In today’s market, standing out as a buyer is critical. Multi-offer scenarios and bidding wars are not a rare occurrence in the current climate so if you’re buying this fall, you’ll want every advantage, especially when you’ve found the home of your dreams.

When making an offer on a home, it’s important to put your best foot forward, and knowing the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer is key. Here are five tips to success for this important stage in the home buying process.