# How to Win a Multiple Offer in Coquitlam

> Specific tactics that have worked for Coquitlam buyers in active offer situations.

**Source:** https://soldbycraig.ca/how-to-win-multiple-offer-coquitlam/  
**Author:** Craig Johnston, REALTOR® (BC Licence V99960) · The MACNABS · Royal LePage Elite West  
**Site:** https://soldbycraig.ca

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Buyer · Strategy

## How to actually win a multiple offer situation in Coquitlam.

Specific tactics that have worked for Coquitlam buyers in active offer situations. Most of these require preparation BEFORE you write — not at the moment of decision.

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How to win multiple offer coquitlam?

Specific tactics that have worked for Coquitlam buyers in active offer situations. Most of these require preparation BEFORE you write — not at the moment of decision. **Craig Johnston, Top 1% Team Member — Greater Vancouver REALTORS®** and 47+ year Tri-Cities resident, can walk you through the local context. Free Strategy Call ends with a written one-page plan in 24 hours.

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## The framework.

Pre-arranged unconditional financing

Most multi-offer wins skip the financing subject. To safely do that: get fully underwritten, conditional-loan-commitment-in-hand approval before bidding.

Pre-inspection

Pay for an inspection before submitting offer. Cost: $500-$700. Removes the inspection subject from your offer.

Pre-reviewed strata documents

Get the strata package and review with your REALTOR® before bidding. Removes the strata subject.

Larger deposit

10-15% deposit signals seriousness. Some sellers prioritize this over $5K of additional offer price.

Flexible closing date

Match the seller's preferred close. Some sellers will take a lower offer with the right closing date.

Pre-arranged lawyer + insurance

Have your closing team in place before writing. Eliminates late-stage friction.

Avoid emotional escalation

Set your max before bidding. Multi-offer scenarios trigger competition bias — you may overpay if you don't anchor on your pre-set max.

Use an escalation clause carefully

Auto-bid logic can win without going to your max — but only when the comparable bid is also strong. Confirm with your lawyer.

Time pressure works against buyers

Sellers often run multiple-offer scenarios with deadlines. The pressure favours the seller. Keep your discipline.

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