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In today's market, it's not uncommon to see homes selling below asking price. But what does that mean if you're a seller who receives a full-priced offer? First of all, congratulations! Having your home sell at full price is still very much a win, even in today's market. Here's why.

The Reality of Today's Market

It's no secret that the real estate market has been slowing down lately. Sales are down and prices have plateaued or begun to dip in many markets across the country. If you're a seller, that means you might have to adjust your expectations when it comes to how much your home will sell for. So when you receive a full-priced offer, it's cause for celebration!

What Does "Full Price" Mean Anyway?

When we say an offer is "full price," what we mean is that the buyer has offered the exact amount that you were asking for the home—no more, no less. In some cases, buyers might even offer slightly below asking price in order to win the negotiation and get the home for less than its full value. But if they offer exactly what you're asking, that's considered a full-priced offer.

Why a Full-Priced Offer is Still a Win

Even though sales are down and prices have flattened in many markets, receiving a full-priced offer is still cause for celebration—and here's why.

For one thing, it means that your home was priced correctly to begin with. pricing your home correctly is crucial to selling it quickly and for top dollar—two things that every seller wants. If your home was properly priced and still received a full-priced offer, that's a good sign that you did everything right when it came to pricing.

It also means that there is at least one buyer out there who sees your home as being worth every penny of its asking price—which is no small feat in today's market! Even if other buyers might be offering less than asking price, the fact that at least one thinks your home is worth its full value says something about its perceived value in the marketplace.

Finally, a full-priced offer gives you more negotiating power if multiple offers come in on your home. If one buyer offers full price and another offers less, you can counter with the lower offer and see if the first buyer will raise their bid to match or exceed it. So even if other offers come in low, having at least one strong full-priced offer gives you some leverage in negotiations.

Selling your home doesn't have to be scary—even in today's market! If you receive a full-priced offer (or even multiple offers), that's cause for celebration because it means you've done something right. Congratulations on receiving such great news—and best of luck as you move forward with the sale of your home!