One of the most important steps you can take as a buyer is being completely honest with your broker about your financial position. Buying land, a home, or any real estate is a major transaction, and your broker’s role is to protect you, set you up for success, and present your offer in the best possible light.
If your purchase depends on selling an asset, borrowing money, waiting on a settlement, or working through another financial step, I need to know that up front. The goal isn’t to judge whether you’re “qualified enough”—it’s to structure your offer in a way that anticipates and safeguards against potential hurdles.
When brokers have all the details, we can write terms and timelines that protect you. For example, if you need extra time for funds to clear, we can build that into your contract rather than scrambling later. But if these circumstances come out after an offer is made, it can raise red flags for a seller. Even if you’re completely capable of closing, those surprises can make you appear like an unqualified buyer—which may cost you credibility, negotiating power, and potentially the property itself.
Remember: your broker is your advocate. By being transparent about your financial position, you give me the tools to protect your interests and negotiate the strongest deal possible.
