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  • 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.

  • 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.