Pop the bubbly… you got an offer! 🥂 But now what? If you’re selling your home in Northern Kentucky—whether it’s your first rodeo or you haven’t sold since flip phones were cool—let’s talk about what really happens when that first offer rolls in.

Spoiler alert: it’s not always a confetti cannon moment… but it can be close when you know what to expect!

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💌 STEP 1: REVIEW THE OFFER—IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT PRICE!

Yes, that number at the top is important, but there’s so much more to it:

• 💰 Purchase Price – Of course. But is it full price? Above? Below?
• 🕰️ Closing Date – Can you be out by then?
• 💡 Contingencies – Is the offer contingent on them selling their home first? That matters!
• 🧾 Inspection, Appraisal, & Financing Terms – Are they asking for a bunch of repairs? Are they using a conventional loan or something else?
• 💵 Seller Concessions – Are they asking you to cover any of their costs?

This is where a savvy realtor (👋 hi, it’s me) breaks it all down for you so you understand the whole picture.

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🤝 STEP 2: DECIDE—ACCEPT, REJECT, OR COUNTER

You’ve got three options:

• ✅ Accept it as-is and you’re officially under contract! Woo!
• ❌ Reject it if it’s not even close to what works for you.
• 🔁 Counter it with terms you feel more comfortable with—maybe adjusting the price, timeline, or inspection terms.

Don’t stress. I help sellers in Northern Kentucky navigate this every single day, and we’ll talk through every angle so you can feel confident.

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🔎 STEP 3: BUYER DUE DILIGENCE BEGINS

Once accepted, it’s go time for the buyer. This includes:

• Home inspection 🛠️
• Appraisal 💲
• Final loan approval 🏦

During this time, the ball is mostly in the buyer’s court, but there are ways we’ll keep your side strong—like negotiating any requested repairs or leaning on my network to get quotes fast.

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📦 STEP 4: PREP FOR CLOSING

If all goes well (and we work together, so it usually does 😉), it’s time to start packing! We’ll keep in touch with the title company and buyer’s lender to ensure a smooth path to closing day.

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🎯 THE BIGGEST TIP I CAN GIVE?

Don’t panic and don’t go it alone. Your first offer doesn’t have to be your last, and you’re never stuck. I’ll help you weigh everything—from emotion to numbers—so you walk away feeling like you won.

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🏡 SELLING IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY?

I’m Tamra Minch, your local real estate bestie who breaks it all down and makes the process so much less overwhelming. Whether you’re in Campbell, Boone, or Kenton County, I’ve got the marketing magic and behind-the-scenes systems to make sure your home shines—and sells.