PDX Renovations

Author: joseph

  • So You Recently Inherited a House, But Need the Money More?

    It sounds like something out of a storybook. An ailing grandparent dies and leaves the young hero or heroine with a beautiful home that will solve all their problems.  Unfortunately the reality is that a lot of inherited homes are a complications rather than problem-solvers. These are usually properties that need to sell quickly.

    So, here’s how to sell a house fast:

    1)    Clean it. Give the place a good scrubbing top to bottom. Throw out junk. Have an estate sale. Donate reusable items. Open windows and make the whole place sparkle.

    2)    Talk to a realtor. Find someone who can list the house for you and has experience selling houses that aren’t being lived in.

    3)    Make a plan for maintenance. On rare occasions a realtor will take care of lawn mowing and watering, dusting and vacuuming, but most often you’ll need to do it. If you don’t have time, hire someone.

    4)    Consider upgrades. Upgrades are one of the most basic elements for learning how to sell a house fast. If your grandma’s fridge is from the 1960s, it’s probably worth replacing. Same goes for other large appliances. But don’t worry about getting the newest models. Keeping it simple will actually help the process go faster.

    5)    Get it listed! You want to know how to sell a house fast? Get it on the market ASAP.  The longer you have it, the less it will be worth.

    Do you have a piece of property (house, lot, or land) you’d like to sell fast?  Fill out our Sell Fast Form and get a cash offer within one hour of us viewing the property.

  • Do You Know How to Avoid ‘Scammers’ and Still Sell Your Home Fast?

    Selling your home fast can sometimes make you a target for scammers. Scams can take a lot of forms and be pulled by a variety of people. There is no way to protect yourself from every scam artist out there, but here are a few good rules to follow while working to sell your home fast:

    1)    If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Trying to sell your home fast can sometimes feel like a desperate move and that can make you feel vulnerable. However, if a deal is not a scam you’ll feel good about it. It won’t seem too good to be true. It will simply be good.

    2)    Contractor scams. A lot of scams are pulled off by contractors. Most contractors are reputable tradesmen—like our contractors—but some of them are not. Be wary and be wise. Look for a Better Business Bureau rating and make sure whoever you work with has a physical address, not just a website.

    3)    Mortgage scams. A big part of the housing bubble was related to the fact that many lenders engaged in shady lending practices. Of course, it wasn’t lenders who ended up paying the final bill; it was homeowners. Be aware of how much you can really afford and avoid any lenders who want you to go above that.

    Do you have a piece of property (house, lot, or land) you’d like to sell fast?  Fill out our Sell Fast Form and get a cash offer within one hour of us viewing the property.

  • The Best Home Improvement to Sell Your Home Quickly

    There’s a lot of information out there about what kind of updates and remodels will bring you the most bang for your renovation buck, but what about if you are in a hurry? If you are looking to sell a home quickly, a new bathroom or kitchen might not be your best bet. If you are in a hurry, what you need to do is find quality upgrades that can be done quickly.

    1)    Plant flowers and put up a welcome sign. These are the basics of curb appeal.  Some projects to improve your curb appeal are complicated, but consider skipping them and planting some beautiful annuals and putting a nice welcome sign on your door.

    2)    Repaint to trendy neutrals. You may love your aqua blue and teal front room but if you are looking to sell your home quickly, it’s got to go. Repaint to neutrals that will allow lots of different types of buyers to picture their own furniture in your house. Greys are the most popular tones right now.

    3)    Update your fixtures. This is another fairly simple and comparatively cheap option to help your home sell quickly. Very few things date a home faster than bright gold door knobs and light fixtures. Changing those out is easy and will make your home look years younger.

    Do you have a piece of property (house, lot, or land) you’d like to sell fast?  Fill out our Sell Fast Form and get a cash offer within one hour of us viewing the property.