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  • Need to Sell Fast? 3 Things to Look for in a Realtor

    Let’s be honest here: not all realtors are created equal. Some of them are savvy, smart, and know exactly how to massage a deal into its sweet spot. And then others, well, they don’t.  If you need to sell your house fast the fact is you need a great realtor.  You can’t wait around for someone who isn’t going to do the job right from the get-go.

    How can you tell a great realtor from a lemon? Look for these three things:

    1)    People skills. Buying and selling real estate is all about connections and the best way to make connections is to have good people skills. Look for a realtor that makes you comfortable and you’ll find that they can help you sell your house fast.

    2)    Good listener. This is probably the most important people skill out there so it deserves its own bullet point. A great realtor is one that listens to everything you say. They don’t send you listings thoughtlessly or brush off your concerns. They really hear you and act accordingly.

    3)    Proven track record. Do some Googling and find out what kind of realtor that person really is. If they are a good one they will have a great website, some recent sales, and some referrals readily available. 

    If you have to sell a house fast, you need a realtor to make it happen. Make sure you have the right one!

    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.

  • 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.