Here are 4 key ways to make you and your offer look great: 

1.  Proof of ability to pay...have evidence of loan approval or cash.  A pre-approval letter from a lender is best.

2.  Earnest Money...put down enough earnest money to make your offer look attractive to the seller.

3.  Offer a realistic price for the property that you think the seller might accept.

4.  Be careful not to include too many terms, conditions and contingencies that might make your offer less desireable to the seller.  Only include those terms, conditions and contingencies that you really need and want.