It's September 2021, and we are in a seller's market in every part of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, many homebuyers do not get their offer accepted and become frustrated and feel defeated after submitting so many offers. This article will go over what offers are being accepted today and the strategies and tools used today to get offers accepted. Let's first start with the biggest myth I constantly hear about buying a home. One of the most common myths out there is that I need all-cash, or at least 20% of the purchase price, to get my offer accepted, and 3%-5% down is not good enough to get an offer accepted today. Yes, it is indeed easier to get an offer accepted when you have more money to prove you can afford the purchase, but it is also true that sellers are taking deals with less money for other reasons. Let's first go over why sellers decide to go with someone who has less money than what you can do to stand out. So let's get to it! Sellers don't care as mu...