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Offer Tool 02

Know which offer really puts you ahead.

Compare two offers in about three minutes. See the real walk away number and the terms that matter before you sign.

For homeowners and For Sale By Owner sellersPrivate. No sign up.
Start comparing
01Net proceedsSee the estimated walk away number.
02Offer termsSpot the conditions that deserve a closer look.
03Decision questionsKnow what to verify before you sign.
04Clarity reportPrint or save the finished comparison.
Step 1

Start with what matters to you.

Use your best estimates. Every number can be changed.

Make the numbers more preciseOhio title, tax, holding cost, and other shared settings
Current calculation sources

Owner policy math uses Ohio rates effective January 1, 2026. The editable $610 title and escrow fee and $75 deed preparation fee follow Great American Title Agency calculator templates.

View 2026 Ohio rate manualView Great American tools
Step 2

Enter the offers side by side.

Start with the five terms most sellers can quickly find.

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Your result

Your Offer Clarity Report.

Your priority: Best overall balance

Best match based on your entries

Offer B is your best overall match.

Here is why the tool reached that conclusion:

  1. It keeps about $733 more than Offer A based on the numbers entered.
  2. It is scheduled to close 9 days sooner than Offer A.
  3. It has the strongest combination of financing, inspection, appraisal protection, and earnest money entered.
Highest estimated netOffer B$77,281
Strongest entered termsOffer BBased on the terms entered
Fastest closingOffer B21 days
Offer A

$250,000 purchase price

Estimated cash to seller$76,548$733 below the highest estimated net
Buyer credit$5,000
Title and closing$3,353
Holding cost$1,350
Estimated close date2026-09-10
FinancingConventional
InspectionStandard
What the tool noticed
  • Conventional financing entered
  • Standard inspection entered
  • No appraisal gap entered
  • $2,500 earnest money entered
Offer BBest Match

$245,000 purchase price

Estimated cash to seller$77,281
Buyer credit$0
Title and closing$3,299
Holding cost$945
Estimated close date2026-09-01
FinancingConventional
InspectionLimited
What the tool noticed
  • Conventional financing entered
  • Limited inspection entered
  • $10,000 appraisal gap entered
  • $5,000 earnest money entered
Highest NetStrongest TermsFastest Close

Best Match reflects the priority and information you entered. It is not a prediction that an offer will close.

A real seller lesson

A higher price can still leave you with less money.

In one real comparison, a lower cash offer produced the stronger result because it included no 3 percent buyer credit and closed faster, reducing holding costs. The Offer Clarity Report applies that same thinking to the numbers and terms you enter.

Before you sign

Five things the price does not tell you.

01

Proof of money

Verify the lender letter, cash documentation, and funds needed beyond the loan.

02

Inspection language

A short inspection is not the same as no repair requests. Read the actual contract wording.

03

Appraisal exposure

Confirm what happens if the appraisal is below the purchase price and how much the buyer must cover.

04

Deadlines and possession

Check earnest money, financing, title, closing, possession, and every deadline that can affect your move.

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Who carries the risk

Review contingencies, remedies, and cancellation rights with qualified Ohio professionals before accepting.

Free human second opinion

Get an Offer Clarity Review.

Send Justin the written offers. He will help you understand the numbers and identify the questions worth asking before you sign. No pressure and no obligation.

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Educational planning tool only.

Estimates depend on the information entered and may not include every cost or contract term. This tool does not predict closing, verify a buyer, interpret a contract, or provide legal, tax, title, lending, appraisal, or financial advice. Review the written offer and final figures with qualified Ohio professionals. Brokerage compensation is negotiable.