In a competitive market, crafting a winning bid can feel like a balancing act. You want to stand out without overpaying. Walter’s data-driven approach ensures your bids are competitive yet grounded in reality, minimizing the risk of financial strain.
A strategic balance
Winning often requires bidding ahead of the market. This approach means our bid advice is typically higher than the value indicated by our Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). The CMA serves as a reliable and conservative valuation, providing a baseline. Meanwhile, our Winning Bid Estimate projects what it may take to secure the property, factoring in market trends and competitive dynamics.
Overbidding doesn't always mean overpaying
Overbidding is common but doesn’t necessarily mean overpaying:
- Appraised value alignment: In 60% of cases, the appraised value matches or exceeds the purchase price advised by Walter.
- Conservative valuations: Walter’s cautious CMAs ensure bids align with market realities and minimize surprises.
- Clear financial preparation: In 40% of cases, where appraisals are lower than the bid, Walter helps you anticipate and plan for potential gaps.
Bridging the gap
Our data shows that when the appraised value is lower than the winning bid:
- 25% of gaps are under €4,000.
- 50% are under €9,000.
- Only 25% exceed €19,000.
This clarity helps you confidently decide what’s manageable.
Bid smart, secure your home
Walter’s experts combine precise data with personalized strategies to craft bids that work for you. By analyzing comparable properties and market conditions, we ensure your bids are both competitive and realistic. With Walter, you bid smartly, maximizing your chances of success while staying firmly in control of your finances.
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In 2024, Walter helped clients place over 1,000 offers, winning 175 out of the last 500 bids—a success rate of nearly 35%.
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Yes, you can ask Walter for bidding advice as often as needed. Our goal is to help you secure your new home.
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Walter uses a combination of advanced data models and expert insights to determine what a home is truly worth. It’s all about blending numbers and context to give you a value rooted in reality, not guesswork.
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To ensure accurate property comparisons, Walter uses adjusted purchase prices. This means we take the original sale price of a home and update it to reflect current market trends.
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In today’s fast-moving housing market, making a stand-out offer is key to increasing your chances of success. One of the most effective ways to do so is bidding without financing contingencies. A move that’s becoming increasingly common in competitive areas.
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Walter Living is registered in The Netherlands with the address Walter Tech, B.V. Singel 542, 1017AZ, Amsterdam. Our Chamber of Commerce number is 73708585 and our tax ID is NL859636033B01.
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