Should I Accept the First Offer on My Sudbury Home? | Realtor’s Honest Advice
Should you accept the first offer on your Sudbury home?
Not always — the first offer can be the best, but it’s important to review price, conditions, and timing. Sudbury realtor Tanya Vanden Berg explains how to decide with confidence.
The first offer often arrives within the first two weeks, when your listing gets the most attention. If your home is priced correctly based on recent sales in New Sudbury, the South End, Garson, or Minnow Lake, the earliest offers can be strong. Many serious buyers watch new listings closely and act fast when they see a good match.
But the first offer isn’t automatically the right one. Tanya reviews every detail with sellers: the offer price, closing date, financing, conditions, deposit strength, and buyer motivation. An offer with a slightly lower price but cleaner conditions can sometimes be better than a higher offer with more risk.
Market conditions also matter. In a slower market, the first offer may be the best you receive for a while. In a hot market, waiting even a day or two might bring competing interest. Tanya uses real-time data to help sellers understand what’s happening in their specific neighbourhood.
Your personal timeline plays a role too. If you’ve already bought another home or have a firm moving date, accepting a strong early offer can reduce stress.
The goal isn’t to accept fast — it’s to accept wisely.
