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It is our mission at 550-FAST Home Buyers to achieve win-win transactions with every homeowner looking to sell their house quickly. It is our goal to make you a fair cash offer for your property so that you can move on in your life without having to worry about the details and common concerns of selling a property.

“Our fair offer allows you to sell your house ‘as is’ and close on the date of your choice”


What Exactly is a FAIR OFFER?

In order to understand what a fair offer is you must understand the common expenses of a real estate transaction. There is a difference between what price you are offered and what you “take home.” If you are selling your home and are offered 200,000.00 for your house you can be sure that what you clear is considerably less. When we make you an offer it is a NET offer. This way you know what you will be taking home from the closing table.


You Pay NO Realtor Expenses

When you sell a property with a real estate agent, there is a 6% of the sales price that is paid to the buying and selling side agents. So if you were to sell a home for 200,000 that is a 12,000 commission that is paid at the time of closing. Our offers do not include real estate agents so you do NOT have to worry about real estate fees.


You Pay NO Closing Costs

When we buy your house you will not have to pay our closing costs in order for us to enter into an agreement. It is now customary for sellers to pay the closing cost of the buyer as well sellers title insurance and other seller closing costs associated with a conventional real estate transaction. This can be anywhere from 3-4%. So in the example of the 200,000 purchase price this translates to another $6,000.00 to $8,000.00. Our net offers INCLUDE paying for all of the closing costs.


You Make NO Repairs

Once you enter into a real estate contract the next step is to schedule a home inspection. In this home inspection the inspector goes through your house with a fine tooth comb. It is the goal of the inspector to point out any items whether major or minor to the potential buyer. The buyer will then ask the seller to fix these items or walk away altogether. It is not uncommon for the checklist of the home inspector to cost anywhere from 2-10,000 to fix depending upon what he finds. Our offer to you is “AS-IS” so that means you do NOT have to FIX A THING.


You Have NO Long Closing Time Frames

One aspect of selling your property is the closing date. Conventional real estate transactions can take anywhere from 30-60 days to get to the closing table. The reason the long time frame is needed is because your potential buyer is getting financing. During this time you still are responsible for mortgage payments, taxes and insurance. It is also a possibility that the financing could fall through and leave you back where you started. Our offers are CASH so we can close in as little as 7 days if necessary.

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Pros And Cons Of Selling Your Home To A Real Estate Investor

For Sale If you have a home listed for sale, chances are you’ve either noticed the abundance of roadside signs that read, “We Buy Homes Fast!” or have read that we buy and sell houses fast for cash. perhaps you’ve even received an offer to purchase your home from a real estate investor IVSBY +0%. The real estate market has changed dramatically over the last decade and it’s becoming more and more common for a typical home seller to encounter investors. But if you’re like most home sellers, this may be your first experience dealing with investors. So, what are the pros and cons of selling to a real estate investor near you? If you enjoy what you read and have any additional questions on the topic or know someone looking to buy or sell a house of their own, contact us. We buy homes in any conditions, fix them up and flip houses to sell.

Pros of Selling to Real Estate Investors

  • Flexible Payment Options – Investors may offer various payment methods such as certified funds, cash, pre-scheduled cash payments, or perhaps they may even take over the existing mortgage completely. With multiple options available, sellers may find a solution that suits their needs.
  • Cash Offers – Quite often investors are willing to pay cash for a home and with the recent tightening of financial restrictions, coupled with the growing number of complaints about low appraisals, having a cash buyer has become even more appealing.
  • Selling “As Is” – Typically, investors offer to purchase a property “as is,” many times sight unseen. As a seller, that allows you to avoid any costly repairs that would normally be considered your financial responsibility.
  • Fast Closings – There are investors who can close within 7 days. How is that possible? Because the sale of the property is not reliant on approved financing, appraised values, home inspections, or the like; bypassing all of these steps expedites the process considerably.

Cons When Selling to Real Estate Investors

  • Investors Do Not Need a License to Buy – This means as the seller, you know nothing about the person/entity offering to buy your home. Some investors are corporations, but some are individuals who just happen to also be real estate agents. This is cause for concern for many sellers because they question the motive behind the purchase; do they want to buy my home to resell it for more?
  • There are Plenty of Scam Artists Posing as Investors – There’s a risk of fraud in any financial transaction, but it’s especially critical to avoid scams when dealing with your largest asset. To avoid any issues, get the name of the investor and do research online to see who they are, ask for references, look them up with the Better Business Bureau, and ask your listing agent to do some research on your behalf.
  • Homeowners Will Likely Sell Below Market Value – Investors have their own costs to contend with and you can be assured that those costs will be factored into their offered price. Investors are also aware of the power behind their cash offer and the fact that they are taking a risk by purchasing “as is.” They may be relying on your motivation to get out quickly. Whatever the reason, it is unlikely that an investor will pay market value for a home in its peak condition.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zillow/2013/10/29/pros-and-cons-of-selling-your-home-to-a-real-estate-investor

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Is there any risk, obligation or charge?

You have no obligation risk when selling to us. We will (at no charge, fee or commission) present you with a positive solution, agreeable for both of us.

How long may it take to close once I sign the agreement?

The closing date depends upon your unique situation, but in most cases we can close in ten days or less, it is up to you when we close. Just let our team know your date of choice and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Normally it takes the local title company a few weeks to process all of required paperwork. We do our best to work with your unique situation and timeline.

What if there are liens, taxes or judgements that need to be paid before I can sell my house and I'm unable to pay them?

If there are liens or judgements that you are unable to pay, just inform a member of our team in the initial consultation and we will work with you to try and figure out a solution. In many cases these fees can be take out your process at the time of sale.

When you say you pay cash, do you really hand me cash?

All real estate transactions have to be recorded by either the title company or a real estate lawyer. We handle the process from the time you sign the contract to the closing date. You will have the option of picking up your check at the local title company that handled the transaction or we can have the check couriered by a mobile notary to your home, or the title company can wire the funds directly to your account.

How do you calculate your offers?

Our team calculates a fair cash offer based on the market condition of your property (including any repairs that need to be made), and what the comparable properties are selling for in the area. A member of our acquisitions team will be assigned to your file and we will walk through the offer with you prior to sending it.