Accepting an Offer

The Price Is Not Always Right

At HARBOURDAVIS, we believe the highest price is rarely the whole story. The first offer is a starting point, not the finish line, and a range of terms and conditions can shape the true value of any deal. Our team stands beside you, guiding every proposal with clarity and purpose so you accept the best offer from the right buyer.

Negotiating To Win

Integrity guides every negotiation we lead. We put your interests first at every turn, evaluating each offer with care while keeping the buyer engaged and the deal moving forward. This is what it means to negotiate with purpose.

The Initial Agreement and Deposit

Once you and the buyer reach an agreement, you will both sign the initial contract, or Purchase Agreement, and the buyer will place a deposit into escrow. An escrow, or closing agent, is a title company or attorney serving as the neutral third party that holds, receives, and distributes all funds tied to the sale until closing day.

Requirements vary state to state, but for an agreement to be legally binding, it may call for considerations. Considerations are the buyer's deposits, held in escrow pending the fulfillment of contingencies outlined in the Purchase Agreement.

Strong relationships are built on clear process, and we hold ourselves to a few standards that keep every transaction on track:

• Keep written records of everything. Counter-offers, verbal agreements, and addendums all deserve documentation, signed by both parties. We draft every written record and provide copies so nothing is left to chance.
• Stay on schedule. You and the buyer will follow a timeline for every contingency in the Purchase Agreement. Meeting each deadline keeps the negotiation smooth, protects both parties from breach, and keeps the momentum moving toward closing. We keep you informed and prepared at every step.