How to WIN in a multiple offer situation

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As the real estate market heats up, so does the competition. Say "hello" to the multiple offer situation.
To everything, the songwriter says, there is a season. (Turn, turn, turn.) This Spring, the real estate market in many places seems to be thawing out of an extended winter straight into a hot market of activity. For buyers, that means there's a somewhat scary new result: multiple offer situations. And coming out victorious can be a complicated dance. Sellers may be fixated on their bottom lines (and sensibly so), but there are a number of other seller priorities buyers can address in optimizing their offers. Here are some less-obvious strategies for besting the other wanna-be buyers who are vying for 'your' home.

Best ways to WIN out in a multiple offer situation

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