Strong flips are won before the contract is signed. Your offer needs to account for realistic ARV, a detailed repair scope, financing costs, and a real contingency — not a best-case spreadsheet.
Non-negotiable controls
- Use at least three recent, relevant sold comps for ARV.
- Write a line-item scope before locking the price.
- Budget for permits, carrying costs, selling costs, and a contingency.
- Use milestones and change-order rules with every contractor.
Read the ARV guide before setting your next offer price.