Before preparing an offer, decide the maximum price you are comfortable offering. I would rather help you establish a clear boundary early than let a negotiation make that decision for you.
For Herndon's single-family homes, condos, townhouses and apartments, the September 2026 sold-to-list price percentage was 99.3%. The median sold price was $755,000. Months of inventory stood at 2.28. The sold-to-list price percentage does not identify the result of any particular negotiation.
The reported sold-to-list price relationship cannot set your personal offer limit. A reasonable offer range should reflect similar completed sales, the home's condition and the financial boundaries you have already established. I would also separate what you initially offer from what you might accept after reviewing a counteroffer.
Review recent sales of similar homes with me and identify differences that matter to the proposed purchase. Write down the maximum price you are comfortable offering before submitting your initial terms. Decide which changes to price, timing or financing requirements would require another careful review rather than an immediate agreement.
