Off Market Deal Offer

[Lucas Allmon]

Hi all, I'm meeting a seller about an off market deal tomorrow and he is not interested in going through agents. He doesn't like them. Perhaps he's trying to avoid the commission, but that could mean he's not as motivated as he claims he is.  

It could be a good deal, but that makes me a little nervous since I don't really know the process yet.

What would be the best way to make an offer if it comes to that, which still protects me and encourages the seller to do what he needs to do?

Is there an offer example someone can point me to to doing these kinds of things?