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An escalation clause automatically raises your offer above competing bids up to a maximum you set, letting you compete without guessing at the highest number. It can be effective in genuine multiple-offer situations, but it's worth using with an agent's guidance so the cap and increment are set strategically, not guessed at.
An escalation clause automatically raises your offer above competing bids up to a maximum you set, letting you compete without guessing at the highest number. It can be effective in genuine multiple-offer situations, but it's worth using with an agent's guidance so the cap and increment are set strategically, not guessed at.
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