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Multiple offers: What should we do to prepare for a bidding war?

Published on 2016-06-13 in the Ottawa Citizen

Buying a new home today is one of the most stressful activities that families and individuals face in our fast-paced world where decisions are made instantly and as easily as a click of a mouse or a swipe on your phone.

Sure, looking for homes is generally this simple, too, but once you find the right property and you want to place an offer, then the drama and histrionics start. Be ready for a rough ride: this is when you enter the world of no rules, no regulation, no direction and no fairness, and experience the depths of the dark ages of real estate practice.