For Sale by Tender
Qualified buyers submit their best written offer by a set deadline. Offers are opened privately, and you choose the one that fits — price and terms.
A tender sale combines competitive tension with complete seller control. Buyers submit sealed, written offers by a published deadline; those offers are opened privately, and you decide which — if any — to accept. There's no obligation to take the highest tender, or any tender, giving you room to weigh price against conditions, financing and closing terms.
The process
How a tender sale works
- 01
Set the tender terms
We agree on the tender package, closing conditions and a firm submission deadline, then prepare the property for market.
- 02
Marketing period
The opportunity is advertised so qualified buyers can review the land, complete due diligence and prepare their written offers.
- 03
Sealed submissions
Buyers submit their best offer in writing by the deadline. Tenders stay confidential — no bidder sees another's price or terms.
- 04
Review and award
We open and review every tender with you. You choose the offer that best fits — with no obligation to accept the highest, or any, tender.
A tender sale may suit you if…
- You want competitive offers without a live, public auction.
- You'd rather weigh price alongside terms, conditions and financing.
- You want the freedom to accept, reject or negotiate any tender.
- A firm deadline suits your timeline better than an open listing.
Not sure which route fits your land?
Talk it through with our licensed REALTOR®. We'll help you weigh auction, MLS®, private treaty and tender against your property, timeline and goals.