Before You Submit an Offer, Watch This (It Could Save You Thousands)

Episode #702 What’s worse than _losing_ a real estate offer? *Winning one on a “headache” rental property!* Sometimes, the difference between a “good” deal and “bad” one comes down to what’s written in your offer. Many *real estate investors (and even agents) overlook crucial terms,* and these oversights can lead to costly regrets. Today’s guest is breaking down exactly what to include so your next real estate deal doesn’t come back to bite you. Welcome back to the _Real Estate Rookie_ podcast! *Laila Smith* brings 17 years of experience as a Dallas-Fort Worth *real estate agent, mortgage loan officer, and investor.* Over her career, she’s *analyzed many rental properties and written countless offers,* giving her a clear understanding of where deals most often go wrong. In this episode, Laila shares the 10 essential terms she includes in every offer she writes. From *seller-paid closing costs and home warranties to repair deadlines and HOA review rights,* these line items *could save you thousands and a ton of stress!* Episode Show Notes: https://lnk.to/realestaterookieYT Join BiggerPockets for FREE 👇 https://www.biggerpockets.com/signup?utm_source=owned_media 🎉Join us at the BiggerPockets Conference October 2-4 in Orlando. Buy tickets: https://biggerpockets.com/bpcon2026 Buy _The Book on Negotiating Real Estate_ : https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-negotiating-real-estate?utm_source=owned_media Sign Up for the Real Estate Rookie Newsletter: https://www.biggerpockets.com/email-subscribe?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Find an Investor-Friendly Agent in Your Area: http://biggerpockets.com/agentmatch The 6 Basic Elements of Every Real Estate Offer: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/elements-of-real-estate-offer?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Connect with Laila on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laila_dallas_realtor/ Connect with Ashley and Tony: Ashley: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/ashkehr?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none Tony: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/tonyr75?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=none