{"id":7079730,"date":"2026-10-08T05:04:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7079730"},"modified":"2026-10-08T05:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:04:29","slug":"how-to-make-a-counteroffer-when-your-home-is-worth-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7079730","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Counteroffer When Your Home Is Worth More"},"content":{"rendered":"


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How to make a counteroffer as a seller<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no standard formula for making a counteroffer. The right response depends on what the home is worth, the strength of the buyer\u2019s offer, your goals, and how much leverage you have in the current market.<\/p>\n

McMartin says she looks at the offer as a whole rather than focusing on one number. \u201cThere\u2019s really no cookie-cutter way of doing it,\u201d she says. \u201cYou\u2019ve got the market analysis of the property, but you also have the terms and the conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to work through those factors before making your counter.<\/p>\n

1. Review the entire offer before reacting to the price<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t judge an offer by the purchase price alone. A $510,000 offer isn\u2019t necessarily stronger than a $500,000 offer if it comes with more contingencies, substantial seller concessions<\/a>, or other terms that add cost or uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Look at the full offer, including:<\/p>\n