Deciding to sell is the first in a long series of decisions ahead when you’re a homeowner. Selling is expensive, time-consuming, and stressful, and if you’re aware of issues with the property or find yourself under time or financial constraints, the stress level can be immense. If you’re a Birmingham homeowner and want to learn … Continued
Not all home sellers fit perfectly into the traditional real estate listing mold, nor do they reasonably fit into the direct sale category. So Mark Buys Houses has found a way to combine the power of working with a highly educated local real estate agent with the market know-how of a local professional investor into … Continued
Whether you overpaid for the property in a bidding war, you’ve fallen behind on mortgage payments, or property values have dipped, being upside-down on your mortgage or owing more than the current market value is a less-than-ideal situation for homeowners. If circumstances force you to sell your house instead of waiting out a market turnaround … Continued
It can be overwhelming to enter the fast-paced real estate market and walk away feeling certain that you made all the best choices when you weigh all of the important factors influencing your decision to sell. With so many decisions ahead, it may be helpful to explore the easiest way to sell your Birmingham house … Continued
You aren’t alone if you are interested in a quick property sale. Perhaps you have a pressing business or personal matters that forced you to move before you sold, which can be doubly costly to wait out, or you have no interest or perhaps don’t have the ability to put in the work, time, and … Continued
Paperwork is among the top challenges of selling a home, especially for those aware of the potential legal and financial issues that can arise from a misstep. Although, as experienced sellers will tell you, it is well worth the effort to understand the paperwork you will need as a seller. This way, you can ensure … Continued
Do you own remote land in Birmingham or the surrounding areas? While keeping land in your portfolio can be a smart move, if it’s not generating any income, the decision to sell it may be in your best interest. Frankly, you may be tired of paying taxes on a piece of dirt that isn’t doing … Continued
As sellers learn about the changes in the ever-evolving world of real estate, more are reaching out to iBuyers as a solution to sell. iBuyers utilize technology to quickly assume properties, making all-cash deals for homes without sellers needing to invest in prepping their house for the sale, dealing with showings or making repairs. However, … Continued
Owing more than your house is worth is not a favorable position if you should need to sell, even more so if you are under pressure to sell quickly for personal or financial reasons. Often already under a great deal of stress, taking on the sale of a house can seem like an overwhelming proposition. … Continued
There are many reasons that sellers consider working with house-buying companies. These companies may be local or nationwide and they pay cash for properties in as-is condition. Perhaps you are facing financial distress or you have a pressing personal matter forcing you to move, such as a job or an ill family member in another … Continued
Suppose you believe you’ve taken every step necessary to market your home to bring the highest possible returns on the sale. In that case, you may need to take another look at your house from the perspective of an unemotionally involved buyer. It can be costly not to review these potential deal breakers waiting just … Continued
If you have been about selling your home directly for cash but you have an existing mortgage, you may wonder how the process works. You can rest assured it’s common for sellers like you to sell their house directly and receive the remainder of the proceeds in cash after the lender has received the payoff … Continued
It’s 2023, and selling a house looks a lot different than it did just a few years ago. With emerging technologies, innovative solutions, and a changed market after COVID-19, home sellers have more options than ever when it’s time to sell a house. In this sellers’ market, with so many people vying for your property, … Continued
Across the board, all sorts of businesses are responding to an ever-evolving marketplace, and real estate is no different; thus, from the dynamics of the inner workings of the real estate market arose the hybrid agent. Hybrid agents like those at Mark Buys Houses are a combination of local professional property investors and local real … Continued
When your mortgage is underwater, the amount you owe on the mortgage loan is more than the property’s current market value. So, of course, it’s best to ride out the changing real estate market and stay in the home for several years to allow equity to build. However, many motivating factors lead homeowners to sell, … Continued
