If the bank approves your offer, then great for you! If they reject the offer however you should look at whether you are happy paying more or whether you feel that the price they are asking is either above market value or unacceptable to you.

If you continue with the transaction the bank or loan company will draw up a contract. It is necessary for you to take a good look at the contract and maybe have your attorney go over it with you, as once you sign it you are liable for what it states.

If you have not done so by the time you accept the banks offer you should have the house inspected by a professional. If you are waiting for an inspection, and already have the contract drawn up you should have an inspection contingency written into the agreement, so that you can pull out of any deal if the result of an inspection produce surprises or faults you are not comfortable with. You should always remember that the bank or Loan Company will always want to sell the Cupertino bank owned house.

You should if possible always consult a realtor or real estate agent before committing to a contract, or indeed making your offer to the Cupertino bank owned house or Loan Company. If you do have a realtor working for you, you should ask him or her to find out from the listing agent the following details about the property, before you come to you conclusion on the offer you will make:

Are there any inspection reports? What repair work has the bank agreed to? Is there a special "as is" form? How long will it take the bank to accept your offer? How do you, or your agent, deliver the offer?