I submitted a purchase offer. What's next?

Now that you've submitted an offer, it's time to wait for that reply.  It will test your patience like nothing else.  The nagging question "What if I don't get the house?" will come up about every other hour.  Rather than having to pace the floor, leverage your Realtor through the negotiation process.

The good news is that your Realtor is acting on your behalf.  Since you signed the offer, your Realtor has contacted the seller's agent to keep up to date on what's happening.  The seller's agent is required to show the offers to the seller as they come in the door, as not to attempt to influence the seller's selection.  Depending on the situation, the response time may be a few days.  Often your agent will know if there are circumstances that may delay a seller's response.  They should offer these details to you before you sign the offer.

Rest assured, you're agent wants to see you succeed in the buying process.  Good agents know that this is more than just a thing that you buy, but it's your HOME!