Life has a way of throwing curveballs at us and changing our plans unexpectedly. Often sellers find themselves with a home in another part of the country that needs to sell because of a change in job location or to be closer to a family member, or they have inherited property. In addition, as more … Continued
Perhaps your circumstances have changed, and you no longer have the time and money to prep, rehab or even renovate a property to bring the highest returns. Or perhaps you have decided you would like to team up with experts after listing on your own; if this is the case, you are not alone. Owners … Continued
Selling your home is a big decision, and there’s no guidebook to let you sellers know they’re making the right choice by selling now. However, life has a way of evolving, and sometimes we too must make changes to accommodate life, including selling our home to live in a space more suited to our current … Continued
The real estate market has undergone several changes over the past five years that have significantly altered the approach to selling homes because of the changes in what buyers look for and how they look. No longer is it enough to tidy up and stick a for sale sign in the front yard, waiting for … Continued
Exit strategies are necessary for the real estate investment business as a part of your overall strategy to realize the best returns on the investment when you purchase the property. Savvy investors, however, understand that they must maintain a constant vigil over the local market for upcoming changes or trends in real estate requiring an … Continued
Is your dream home on the market? Then, you’d better move fast in the hot Birmingham real estate market like the one we are in now! Sellers are flush with cash buyers’ offers and benefit from selecting among buyers in bidding wars! Often, would-be buyers need to sell their existing homes for the funds before … Continued
How well listing fares on the Birmingham real estate market and how many days on the market depends significantly on your home’s condition and willingness or ability to rectify any glaring issues. You’ll also need to pay for any necessary repairs or replacements, either upfront or through negotiating the cost of the repairs with your … Continued
While there may be nothing wrong with your property, the traditional listing process is long, complicated and can be extremely stressful during the best of times. However, selling your house on the Birmingham market is not always the best method, especially when you’re under the pressures of time, finances or personal circumstances that do not … Continued
Selling your home independently, or FSBO, without the assistance of professional real estate agents, can be overwhelming at best. If you’re like many other home sellers, your immediate thought upon deciding to sell was to call a real estate agent, quickly followed by cringing at the thought of paying their high real estate commissions. Stepping … Continued
It may sound exciting to have inherited real estate. However, quite often, the reality of inheriting real estate from well-meaning loved ones or friends isn’t pleasant, rarely is the property pristine and free of debt. Therefore, it’s beneficial to consult an attorney and accountant experienced in real estate, whether you have inherited the property alone … Continued
When going through a divorce, there are many decisions to be made. Understandably, the goal is to complete the process and bring your settlement to full closure as quickly as possible, including selling a shared house. However, the funds from the sale are often required so that you can each move forward, meaning you’ll need … Continued
There is a shortage of opportunities and high desirability of rent-to-own properties for buyers, making rent-to-own agreements offer a lucrative delayed exit strategy allowing real estate investors to squeeze a few extra dimes out of the returns on the property. In addition, the buyer maintains the property as if it were their own, typically up … Continued
The decision to sell your home is a big one, and the method you select to sell can make the difference in retaining more of the profits for yourself. Given the abysmal statistics, you are wise to bypass the FSBO or for sale by owner route. While real estate agent commissions are offputting, hiring an … Continued
When searching for your investment property, you likely reviewed the numbers. However, these numbers reflected the existing property management’s commitment to their job. If you took on the landlord role and haven’t seen the same results, it may help to figure out where you’re going wrong. So read on as we explore five things that … Continued
Unfortunately for owners of fixer-uppers, when competing in the real estate market, most buyers search online for properties they can move into immediately. As a result, the likelihood is high that they will scroll right by a listing that doesn’t present well. As a result, sellers understand they are up against a severe challenge when … Continued
