Pending?! But I Was Just About to Make an Offer!
The Deal That Got Away
(And How to Make Sure You Catch the Next One)
There it goes.
The perfect property. The one you told everyone about. The one you almost had… until someone else swooped in and snagged it with a cash offer.
We’ve all been there—watching a deal roll away while you’re left standing on the curb, clutching paperwork and wondering what went wrong.
Fortunately, missing one opportunity doesn’t mean you’ll miss them all. But if you want to stop chasing deals and start locking them down, it’s time to adjust your strategy.
First, Let’s Talk About Why Deals Slip Through Your Fingers
In this market, hesitation is expensive. While you’re running the numbers or waiting for financing to come through, someone else is already writing an offer.
So what causes good investors to miss great deals?
- ❌ Lack of preparation
- ❌ Unclear buy box or strategy
- ❌ Incomplete funding
- ❌ Poor follow-up
- ❌ Waiting for “perfect” instead of acting on profitable
The good news? Every one of these is fixable.
The Solution: Be Ready Before the Deal Hits Your Inbox
Winning in real estate isn’t about being the fastest talker—it’s about being the most prepared buyer. Here’s how you stay ahead:
✅ Know Your Buy Box
Get clear on what kind of property you’re looking for: price point, location, condition, and return potential. This way, you’ll recognize a good deal immediately—without overanalyzing it to death.
✅ Build Relationships with Wholesalers, Agents, and Local Investors
Deals often go to those who are top-of-mind. Stay connected. Stay visible. Be the person they call before a deal even hits the market.
✅ Get Your Funding in Order
Whether it’s hard money, private money, or a joint venture, your financing should be ready before the deal shows up. That includes having your lender on standby and your documents in hand.
✅ Act Decisively
When a good deal comes along, it won’t wait for your second guess. If it fits your criteria, trust the math—and pull the trigger.
What If You’re Just Getting Started?
Don’t worry. Everyone misses a deal at some point. But the key is to learn from it, get support, and sharpen your skills.
Inside the Real Deal Network, we teach our members how to:
- Spot undervalued properties
- Analyze deals quickly and accurately
- Use creative financing
- Build powerful deal flow pipelines
- And, most importantly, never chase a moving house again 🏃♂️🏠💨
You Don’t Need to Chase Deals—You Just Need to Be Ready for Them
👉 Join us for an Intro to learn how to stop watching deals roll by and start closing them with confidence.
You’ll meet real investors, learn our step-by-step strategies, and discover how to build a deal pipeline that actually works.
Let’s make sure the next one… is yours.
