Adam Tabaka

Home Buying Process​

Home Buyer Competition Analysis

Success in today’s housing market isn’t just about what you’re offering—it’s about who you’re up against. This video flips your perspective to that of the seller and explores what types of offers they’re seeing in your price range and neighborhood. It’s a valuable watch for serious buyers who want to make informed, strategic offers in competitive markets.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

  • Why understanding the seller’s perspective gives you an edge

  • The breakdown of typical buyers: cash, conventional, FHA, VA, etc.

  • What seller subsidies are and how often they’re used

  • How analyzing local offer trends can improve your strategy

  • When granular data can help you structure a winning offer

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Full Video Transcript

Adam Tabaka (00:00):

Who is your competition and what do they look like? And when I ask that, I’m not talking about demographic information, I’m talking about looking at the process from the perspective of the seller.

(00:12):

For properties similar to those that you’re looking at and the areas you’re looking, at the price points, at which you’re looking, what is the composition of cash buyers conventional, FHA, VA, and other types of financing?

(00:27):

How many sellers of similar type homes have offered a seller subsidy? And what was the average subsidy?

(00:34):

Knowing this type of granular information can help you drill down on the local market in which you’re looking. It can set you up for success and give you a competitive advantage. If you’re looking for a competitive advantage, maybe we should work together.

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