Episode
Don’t Make an Offer Without Including These 10 Items (Save Thousands)
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- Real Estate Rookie
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- Apr 8, 2026
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Summary
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! In This Episode We Cover 10 terms you should include in every real estate offer you make Why making strong offers is one of the most “underrated” real estate skills Costly expenses you should always ask the seller to pay for How to write a “winning” offer without taking on unnecessary risk Common pitfalls that could cost you thousands on your next real estate deal And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and …