Financing certainty is the biggest lever after price. A buyer who is already pre-approved and willing to shorten or drop the financing condition looks far less risky to a seller than one who needs 10 business days to confirm a mortgage.
A larger deposit, sometimes offered above the minimum, signals seriousness, and a possession date that matches what the seller actually needs, rather than the date that is most convenient for the buyer, removes a common point of friction in a competitive multiple-offer situation.
Sellers are not only reading the number on the page, they are reading how much risk sits underneath it. Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.