What Is a Backup Offer?

A backup offer comes into play after you’ve signed a contract to sell your house.

You’re under contract.  You’ve agreed to sell your house to a specific party.  We call the person (or persons) you sign the contract with the primary buyer.

A backup offer is another contract to sell your house to a different buyer, but only if the primary buyer doesn’t follow through on buying the house.

Should It Be Important to You as the Person Selling a House to Have a Backup Offer? 

Is that a Good Strategy?

The answer, especially if you received multiple offers on your house, is yes, it is in your best interest to accept a backup offer.

As the person selling your house, you want to sell your house.  So, if the primary buyer changes their mind, or they can’t get the financing, or they can’t reach an agreement about repairs, or whatever, having a backup offer as a signed...

If you're gearing up to dive into the world of home buying, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed with where to start. I get it—it's a big decision. The key to a successful and smooth home buying experience often boils down to one crucial factor: finding the right real estate agent. To help you in this journey, I've put together a list of three must-ask questions when considering a realtor.

1. Can I Afford This House in This Area with This Budget?

Let's get down to brass tacks—understanding your financial boundaries is paramount. What kind of house are you after? A detached home, condo, or maybe a townhome? Be specific about the features you're looking for—number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garages, and the like. And when it comes to the area, be clear about your priorities: school zone, city, county, zip code, or perhaps commute time. On the budget front, are we talking about the top end or a preferred area within your loan payments? It's crucial to work with an agent...

FREE WEBINAR 

6 Important Tools in Helping a Loved One with Cognitive Impairment 

During the webinar you’ll learn: 

•   Resources for planning 
•   A tool to help start the conversation with your loved one 
•   A list of important information to share 
•   Two major actions to take before you or your loved one can’t remember anymore 
•   Resources to help you and your loved one 

Noticing signs of cognitive impairment can be a scary and emotional time. This program willhelp ease that tension and provide valuable information to take positive actions. Help yourself and your loved one alleviate some of your struggles during a difficult time.  

Pick an upcoming webinar time here!

 About the Speaker: 

Kelly Vandever is an award-winning speaker, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist...

FREE WEBINAR 

6 Important Tools in Helping a Loved One with Cognitive Impairment 

During the webinar you’ll learn: 

•   Resources for planning 
•   A tool to help start the conversation with your loved one 
•   A list of important information to share 
•   Two major actions to take before you or your loved one can’t remember anymore 
•   Resources to help you and your loved one 

Noticing signs of cognitive impairment can be a scary and emotional time. This program willhelp ease that tension and provide valuable information to take positive actions. Help yourself and your loved one alleviate some of your struggles during a difficult time.  

Pick an upcoming webinar time here!

 About the Speaker: 

Kelly Vandever is an award-winning speaker, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® with Keller Williams North Atlanta, and a daughter who’s been through the diagnosis...

When my dad was diagnosed with cognitive impairment, I felt...

Confused - Overwhelmed - Scared

Are you feeling that way too?

If you have a loved one who’s been diagnosed, there’s help.

Prepare yourself to be insulted.

If you or your loved one is over 50, chances are you’ve collected a few mementos over your lifetime which you have beautifully displayed in your home.

If those items are extremely unique... if they are expressions of deeply held religious or political beliefs...or if you’ve owned them for more than a couple decades, there’s a chance that those items that you love so much, could hurt your ability to sell your house.

I know it’s hard to hear, but when it comes to selling a house, it’s essential that you
depersonalize and genericize your home as much as possible.

Why? Because if people are sending their time looking at your things, they’re not spending time looking at the house.

What’s better is a staged, generic looking house that other people can imagine themselves living in. And the more the home looks like something they’ve seen on HGTV, the better.

Don’t repair everything you think...

I remember the Thanksgiving when dad and I were flipping through photo albums, and he couldn’t remember his mother’s maiden name.

My stepmother had been trying to tell me dad was having problems, but I made excuses. In that moment, forgetting his mother’s maiden name, I could no longer deny it. My dad was having cognitive issues.

Do you have a loved one who’s been diagnosed with cognitive impairment?

Feeling overwhelmed, saddened, stressed?

Trying to figure out what to do?

Here’s some help.

Free Webinar!

6 Important Tools in Helping a Loved One with

Cognitive Impairment

Do You Have a Spouse or a Parent Who’s Been Diagnosed with Cognitive Impairment?

Many of you know me as Kelly Vandever, real estate agent.

But I’m also Jerry Allen’s daughter, and my dad was diagnosed with cognitive impairment in 2017.

If you have a family member who’s been diagnosed with cognitive impairment, maybe you’re feeling like I did. Lost. Overwhelmed. Fearful. Sad.

If you’re just getting started on the journey with your loved one’s cognitive impairment, there’s a lot you need to know.

I’ve recently started sharing my story of what I’m glad I learned and what I’d wished I’d learned when my dad was diagnosed.

I’ve turned that sharing into a webinar to help others navigate their journey.

If you have a family member who’s been diagnosed, please join me for one of my upcoming webinars.

 Check out the upcoming webinar dates!

~Kelly