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  • Do You Have Land-Buying Know-How?

    There are few things trickier in real estate than becoming a real estate investor by buying land.  When you buy land you can be poised to make a lot of cash, but if you aren’t careful, you can also stand to lose a lot. So how can you know if you have land-buying know-how? Ask yourself these questions:

     

    • Are you 100% committed to buying an empty lot?  Empty lots can be harder to sell in the future, so if you aren’t committed, you should think twice before jumping in.
    • Are you prepared to pay more up front? Empty lots can sometimes cost more up front because lenders are afraid they won’t make their money back.
    • Have you talked to zoning officials?  When you buy land or buy lots that are undeveloped there are different rules and regulations. Make sure you understand them!
    • What about mineral rights? Depending on the type of property this may or may not be an issue, but if a previous owner has mineral rights to your land you could be in trouble in the future.

    Whether you choose to buy land or buy lot space somewhere you can be successful—just as long as you are savvy about the property before the purchase.

    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.

  • 3 Secrets of Expert Real Estate Stagers

    It’s the oft-forgotten rule to sell a home quickly: you aren’t selling the actual house; you’re selling the idea of the house. Many, many realtors and home owners make the mistake of thinking that prospective buyers are interested in the actual property—and they are on some level—but what they are really looking for in a home is whether or not they can envision themselves and their families there. This is why staging is so important!

    If you want to sell your home quickly, you absolutely have to stage it.  Not sure where to start? We have 3 secrets from the experts to share with you:

    1)    De-clutter.  Get rid of or sell 2/3 of your stuff. This is an absolute must for selling a home quickly.

    2)    Reposition furniture. Don’t be afraid to move the furniture around, but keep in mind that your grouping should do two things: create coziness and provide a feeling of flow through the home.

    3)    Lots of light. Get bright bulbs and open curtains. Lots of light will help your house avoid looking dingy and will definitely help you sell your home quickly.

    Staging doesn’t have to be tricky. Keep it simple, keep it clean, and keep it bright and you’ll be in good shape.

    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 Sell Your House Fast, Even in a Slow Market?

    In the most recent reports on the economy there has been some great news: some areas of the country are experiencing a pick-up in the housing and construction markets. For instance, in Denver houses are typically only on the market for a few days before getting put under contract.  This is great news. However, this isn’t true for all areas of the country. Many, many areas are still experiencing slow real estate markets. But, no matter what the state of the economy, YOU can still sell a house quickly. There are three secrets to the trade:

    1)    To sell a house quickly you need to make the right upgrades. Not just any upgrade will help you sell a home. Make sure the bathrooms and kitchens have been economically updated and all the walls have been painted.

    2)    To sell a house quickly you need to price it competitively. Remember to price your property high enough to leave you lots of bargaining room and to make a profit, but not so high that you scare away potential buyers.

    3)    To sell a house quickly you need to market it aggressively. Listing a house on the MLS or Zillow isn’t enough. Make sure you’re writing attention-grabbing promotional materials and working your contacts.

    You can sell a home quickly, even in slow markets—as long as you know how!

    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.