How to make an offer on a private sale property
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Two Easy ways to make an offer
1) Submit an Expression of Interest - not legally binding
Share your price, conditions, and unconditional/settlement dates with the seller - directly or by email, text, or HomeSell’s non-binding Expression of Interest form. If the sellers agree/accept the offer, have your lawyer finalise the Sale & Purchase Agreement.
2) Go straight to your lawyer for a Sale & Purchase Agreement
Ready to submit a formal offer? Prefer not to negotiate directly? Ask your lawyer to prepare and submit a Sale & Purchase Agreement to the seller’s lawyer. The seller can accept, decline, or counter your offer.
Points to note:
1) Check whether the vendor has a partially completed Sale & Purchase Agreement you can use for your formal offer
2) Get legal advice before signing any Sale & Purchase Agreement or written document
3) Sometimes there are multiple interested buyers. In this case, sellers may ask for everyone’s best offer and then choose the one that suits them best. They may also negotiate further with one buyer
4) The offer process can be quick or take time. An offer stays open until it’s accepted, declined, countered, or withdrawn. If you need a reply by a certain time, you can include an expiry date
There’s no one right way to buy or sell - pick the approach that feels best for you. Your lawyer can help at any step.






