Published by NestEdge Realty. This is a practical guide, not an independent agent ranking or a guarantee of results.
An agent’s claimed offer-acceptance rate needs context before it can help a Westchester buyer choose representation. Ask for the definition, supporting records and explanation of how the experience relates to your search.
Define the numerator and denominator
Does the claim count accepted offers divided by all submitted offers, or buyers who eventually purchased? Does it cover one agent, a team or a brokerage? Ask about the time period and whether withdrawn offers are included. Different definitions can produce very different percentages.
Distinguish acceptance from a completed purchase
An accepted proposal and a closed transaction are different milestones. Ask which stage the statistic describes and what happens after the initial response. Your attorney should explain the legal significance of the steps in your particular purchase.
Look for relevant experience
Examples involving similar properties and budgets are more informative than a general success label. Discuss how the agent evaluated price, financing and seller priorities. An acceptance obtained by taking obligations you would not accept may not represent a useful model for your situation.
Request an understandable process
Ask Matthew Gluck about the evidence behind recommendations and how your limits will be respected. Review the Westchester home-buying guide to prepare questions about the transaction. No acceptance-rate claim can predict a seller’s decision, and a suitable purchase involves more than getting an initial yes.