A lower offer with fewer moving parts: how much is that worth?

[OpenDoorNotes]

Imagine two offers. One is higher but depends on another sale. The other is lower and has a simpler route to completion. Neither buyer has waived inspections or legal checks.

What information would you need before deciding whether the price gap is worth accepting?

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[YieldAndBricks]

The size of the gap, carrying costs if things slip, and evidence of each buyer's position. 'Ready to go' doesn't tell you much on its own.

 

[SecondViewing]

A chain-free buyer can still change their mind or run into financing problems. I'd be careful about giving a discount for certainty that nobody has actually demonstrated.

 

[OpenDoorNotes]

Agreed. A credible timetable would carry more weight than a confident phone call. Which documents or milestones have helped sellers distinguish the two?