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February 2nd, 2018 by

When a bidding war starts on a home, it's great news for the seller. Except, of course, when you're the one who's trying to buy the home – in this case, a bidding war can be frustrating and stressful. Hopefully, you're aligned with an experienced real estate agent because a good agent is a reliable source of information and advice who can help navigate you through the process.

However, even the greatest agents can't guarantee victory. There are dozens of reasons why a seller may pick one bid over the others, and it doesn't always come down to who bids the highest. But, there are some things you can do to help make your bids look more attractive to the seller. Here are five tips that might just help you win the bidding war.

#1: Get Pre-Approved by Your Lender

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Tags: buying a home, buying a house, preapproval, bidding on a house, pre-approval, Contingencies, escalation clause
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