An escalation clause allows you to raise your offer in the event that the seller receives a higher bid. The escalation clause is no guarantee and drafting it can be tricky.Consider a legal review of the provision before submission. Escalation clauses are back. The clause states the price of the buyer, who is willing to pay more than the actual offer. Wondering if anyone has used an escalation clause - successfully or not. If so, what was the difference between offer and cap, and what increments did you use? An escalation clause shows a seller that a buyer is serious about the house, which could help make the buyer's original offer stand out. The seller can only invoke a buyer's escalation clause if there are other offers, in writing, that are higher than the buyer's offer. This is a commitment from the buyer to continue raising their offer if the seller gets another offer for their property.