Why Some Offers Get Accepted Instantly (And Others Sit in Limbo)
- Michael Belfor
- May 29
- 1 min read

Ever wonder why some buyers seem to glide into escrow while others get ghosted after submitting an offer?
It’s not always the price. It’s not always the down payment. And no — it’s not just luck.
🎯 It’s certainty.
Sellers and listing agents are hungry for smooth, fast deals. If your offer comes in with a shaky approval or vague close date, it gets mentally filed under “maybe.”
But when you submit a fully underwritten file, verified income/assets, and a history of 12-day closings… now we’re talking. That’s the kind of offer that gets people texting, “Let’s go with this one.”
One of our recent buyers won in a multiple-offer situation, even though their offer wasn’t the highest. Why? Because we had the entire package dialed in.
In this market, trust is worth more than an extra $10K on the price.
If you’re gearing up to make an offer — or just want to know what it takes to win right now — I’d be happy to walk you through it.
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