Author: John Laudenslager

Do you know the pros and cons of selling your own home – FSBO (“for sale by owner”)? Whether buying or selling, deciding to go the for-sale-by-owner route can be a tempting one to consider. Working with a real estate agent can result in higher costs for both the buyer and the seller. You may … Continued

Do you know the pros and cons of selling your own home – FSBO (“for sale by owner”)? Whether buying or selling, deciding to go the for-sale-by-owner route can be a tempting one to consider. Working with a real estate agent can result in higher costs for both the buyer and the seller. You may … Continued

Facing foreclosure on your house? You probably already feel motivated to do something with looming negative consequences. However, there are additional consequences (and one potential benefit) many people do not know about! Read below for 4 things that you probably didn’t know about foreclosure. Foreclosure: 4 Little Known Facts #1: The bank chucks all your … Continued

As home buyers, we have a lot of experience regarding what it takes if someone wants to “Sell My %#&^$*!&~% House Now!!!” People who want to sell their house quickly need to do that for various reasons. We purchased a house from someone last year who needed to sell as soon as possible so she … Continued

In a recent article regarding whether or not to sell your house in a divorce, we briefly discussed negotiating a buyout in a divorce. In order to negotiate a buyout, couples must decide on the valuable consideration of each person’s portion of the house. If couples are not communicating well, which is often the case, … Continued

If I decide to sell my house to an investor, money, of course, is the necessary component of the transaction. There are a lot of dollars at stake, so the process of transferring funds from one party to another must be completed thoroughly and accurately. Settlement Statement – HUD-1 In order to accomplish this, the … Continued

Are you wondering how to sell your home to an investor? I recently read an article on “Why People Sell Their Homes to real estate Investors”. It answered (kind of) whether or not you should trust real estate investors. The quote below provides some context for our commentary. Drive down just about any major road … Continued

Most people who want to sell a House do so quickly. However, there is no way to predict how much time it’ll take to sell your home. Every case is different. This isn’t good news for homeowners who are trying to plan a relocation. Still, there are different factors you can evaluate which will help … Continued

Today we are talking about another aspect of our tips for selling a home during divorce. If you are getting a divorce in the state of Virginia, whether or not you plan to sell the house, the first thing you need to do is decide how to divide your property and assets. What Is Community … Continued

If you own an unoccupied property, you’re probably wondering how to sell an empty house. There are many dangers that come along with owning a vacant house, but luckily for you, we have created… The Quick 6 Step Guide to make the most of your vacant house! Selling a vacant house fast is critical. Liabilities … Continued

Most people think they know what selling a home is all about, but in this article, we’ll discuss 5 home selling myths. It all seems so simple: just list it on an MLS service, put an ad in the newspaper, and watch the buyers come rolling in. In truth, selling can be complicated and stressful. … Continued

So, you’ve decided, “I want to sell my home … what should I do next?” We are here to answer that question! There is a laundry list of things you should do before putting your home on the market and start showing it. Read below to see a list of repairs needed to prepare for … Continued

If you are the type of person who makes decisions quickly – ready fire aim – then you probably wouldn’t have any problem regarding how to sell your Norfolk, Virginia house fast. However, if you are the type who likes to know all their options and gather information in order to ensure the best decision … Continued

As real estate investors, we buy houses for cash.  Although it is part of our business to do so, to us buying your house is more than a real estate transaction. It is an opportunity to assist you in making the best possible decision during a potentially life-changing event. Selling a house isn’t easy. It’s … Continued

When you’re selling your Norfolk, Va.  home to a cash buyer – don’t overlook these details! Let’s be honest, buying a home is a BIG decision.  Above all else, you want to feel happy and secure with your purchase, so there are a lot of things you have to consider.  However, one thing that is … Continued