HomeVestors® Blog | Selling a House

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What is an iBuyer, and should you sell your house to one of them?

Are you wondering, “Should I have one of those iBuyer companies buy my home?”  There are different kinds of companies that buy houses; it’s smart to learn something about each type before you get a cash offer from one of them. How they arrive at your home value can have a big impact on the […]

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What is the cost to sell a house?

If you are considering selling your house, you may wonder how much it’s going to cost to sell it. It may be more than you think. According to Joanne McCoy, a real estate agent in Lincoln, Nebraska, “Depending on the price range of the home, I tell my clients that they need to be ready […]

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Real estate terms defined

Real estate terms and definitions you may encounter when you buy or sell a house  One of the things that may be confusing when dealing with real estate transactions is all the real estate terminology you’ll encounter. Add that unfamiliar vocabulary to all the decisions you have to make, and it can become one of […]

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3 Steps to selling a house to a cash buyer

The process of selling a house the traditional way is complicated and takes a lot of money, work, and time. The good news is that cash home buyers can buy your house without all the hassles that selling the conventional way entails. When you sell your house for cash, there will be no home showings, […]

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How to time your house sale

When is the best time to sell a house?  Is it a good time to sell a house? Knowing the right time to sell can make a huge difference to your success. Timing is essential when you sell your house, as a well-timed sale can be at a price up to 10% more than […]

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How hard is it to sell a house these days?

If you think these troubled times have decreased house sales, you’re right. One of the many things suffering during this crisis is the sale of homes. Real estate brokerage Redfin reports that 150% more houses were taken off the market the last week of March 2020 than in the same week the previous year. […]

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How Do I Sell My House Fast?  

Photo Credit Are you getting ready to put your house on the market and wondering, “How do I sell my house fast?” Well, you’re asking the right question. The longer your house stays on the market, the less chance you have to get your original asking price. Thankfully, there are ways you can speed […]

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You’re Selling Your House Wrong

Photo credit Selling your home isn’t easy. But if your house has been sitting on the market without getting any offers, you’re probably doing something wrong. Make any one of these common house-selling mistakes, and your home isn’t likely to sell anytime soon. Here’s your guide to the warning signs, and how to fix […]

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8 Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home

Photo credit How much does it cost to sell a house? Probably more than you expect. Selling fees can be 10 percent of the sale price of a home, according to Bankrate.com, and can sometimes go much higher. To avoid a case of home-selling sticker shock, watch out for these eight hidden costs of […]

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Dangers of Selling to Amateur Home Investors

Photo credit Homevestors: We are cash home buyers. We buy houses in any condition. As a homeowner, you may find yourself in a position of having to sell your home quickly. Many times in these cases, homeowners will turn to investment companies for help. Unfortunately, when dealing with many investment companies, it’s not uncommon […]

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