GENERAL FAQ
FAQs about Selling Your Home Fast
Do You Pay Fair Prices for Properties?
Many of the houses we purchase are below market value; we do this so we can resell it at a profit to another homeowner. We are looking to get a fair discount on properties that other buyers usually reject because of issues that come up during home inspections.
However, in our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property, but rather appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time, effort, or expense is required on your part to fix up the property or pay agent fees.
If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your house sold fast, let’s see if we can come to a fair win-win price. Our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you do not have to move forward with the offer we give, but it’s good to know what we’re offering.
How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
Our process is very straightforward. We look at the property’s location, what repairs are needed, its current condition, and the values of recent comparable houses sold in the area.
House values have taken a huge hit in the last five years, and most areas still haven’t seen prices come back up. We consider many pieces of information and come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you, too.
Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your house: There are no fees or commissions when you sell your house with us. We’ll make you an offer, and if it’s a fit, we’ll buy your house, and we’ll often pay for the closing costs, too. There’s no hassle, and no fees.
We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house (if any) and sell it for a profit (we’re taking all of the risk here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not). Once we buy the house from you, the responsibility is ours, and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments, and often with cash in your hand.
How are you different from a real estate agent?
Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them. If there are any, the agent shows the properties to prospective buyers (the average time to sell a property in many markets right now is three to six months) and then takes a percentage of the sale price if they find a buyer.
Often, the agent’s commission is 6% of the sale price of your house (so if it’s a $100,000 house, you’ll pay $6,000 in commissions to an agent). Agents provide a great service for those who can wait three to six months to sell and don’t mind giving up some of that sale price to pay for the commissions. But that’s where we’re different: We’re not agents, we’re home buyers.
Our company actually buys houses; we don’t list houses. Since we’re actually the ones buying the house from you, and we pay with cash; we can decide to buy your house within a couple of days (sometimes the same day).
We make our living by taking the risk of buying a house with our own cash, then repairing it and marketing it ourselves to find a buyer.
Is there any obligation when I submit my info?
There is absolutely zero obligation for you. We’ll look at things once you tell us about your property. Maybe we can set up a call with you to find out a bit more and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us, and we won’t hassle or harass you. It’s 100% your decision, and we’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
Can you sell your home without a realtor?
You can sell your current home without a realtor. You don’t even need real estate agents to be involved in selling a house on the housing market. Some sellers like to have an agent to help them understand the selling process and to list on multiple listing services
How can you buy a new home with bad credit?
Even if you have a bad credit history or a low credit score, there are likely some homes you could qualify for. Our team returns many properties from a distressed state to one where they are ready to serve as a home, rental, or other investment property.
These homes may require a few updates to be worth the purchase price, but they’re a great opportunity for first-time home buyers and others willing to do the work.
How long does it take to buy a home?
Buying a home can take a long time if you insist on a typical real estate transaction. If you want to work with a buyer’s agent, you’ll need to budget time to find one and agree on a real estate commission. You’ll need to prepare your house for walk-throughs and inspections to determine the house value and attract the most buyers.
A home purchase can move more quickly when you’re buying directly from the owner. Check out our homes for sale if you want to buy quickly directly from us.
How long does it take to sell a home?
Selling a home in any real estate market doesn’t take long if you’re working with a motivated buyer who already has the financing available. Our team buys homes in Tacoma in all kinds of conditions.
What does a property management company do?
A property management company manages rental properties on your behalf (for example, by reviewing and accepting tenants, collecting rent, and providing maintenance) in exchange for a share of the profits. These services are meant to provide peace of mind and improve the property’s performance.