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Real estate transactions work because each person involved in the transaction is providing something of value to the other. The seller provides a home that the buyer can purchase. The buyer provides cash in exchange. Some buyers bring more to the table than just money, especially cash buyers. Stress-Free Selling Selling your home…

Do you need to sell your house? Do you want to sell it without spending a ton of money or experiencing much stress? Would you prefer a selling process that was simple enough that you didn’t have to use a real estate agent? If your answer was “yes” to any of these questions, selling to…

How much can be made from selling a home is a big deal to sellers. For many, it’s how they fund their next home purchase, whether they’re making a down payment or paying for the whole thing in full (that’s usually only when seriously downsizing or moving to an area with a much lower cost…

The phrase, “time is money” is often used in reference to business operations. It’s applicable to other areas of life too, especially selling your home. Think about it–your home is likely your biggest asset. Selling it quickly so as to not waste time is one of the best things you can do to save money….

You’re preparing to sell your home. As part of your preparations, you’ve researched how to best position your home to sell and what you should expect along the way. Figuring out how long you should expect any part of that process to take can be tricky, especially since there are so many factors outside of…

People sell houses for all sorts of reasons. Some need a different-sized house. Others need to relocate for work. Some are retiring and want to be closer to family or live somewhere warmer. Others simply want a change of scenery. But what about people who sell to cash buyers? For some, the motivation is the…

Homes are such a significant purchase. As the most expensive thing you’ll likely ever purchase, it’s especially important to take care when selling it. You can’t afford to sell your home to just anyone who makes an offer. You need to make sure the buyer is legitimate. This is particularly important when working with a…

How familiar are you with the different options out there for selling your house? Everyone knows about working with a local real estate agent to list your home and sell it on the market. Many are familiar with the seller doing all the legwork themselves, often referred to as FSBO, or for sale by owner….

Everyone knows that the condition a house is in impacts what it sells for. That’s why so many sellers commit to spending thousands of dollars and lots of time on getting their homes fixed up and renovated before putting them on the market. But what if getting your home all fixed up before trying to…

If you have a close loved one who is nearing the end of their life, you may be wondering what happens to their estate when they pass away. The answer to that question will depend on what is in that person’s will (assuming they have one). When it comes to a house, there are a…

Life is full of changes. Some are expected, while others catch us by surprise. Some life changes could mean that you need to sell your home fast. Homes right now are spending an average of 50 days on the market though, and it can take another 30-60 to close a deal. What if you don’t…

It’s easy to get caught up in how much you expect to be offered for your home and how much of a profit you can make. There’s more that goes into profiting from the sale of your home than just how big the offer is though. You have to consider your costs as well. Commissions…

You need to sell your home and you’ve decided you want to sell it to a cash buyer. If you haven’t ever sold to a cash buyer before, you might have a few questions. One such question might be whether or not you need to repair your home to sell it to a cash buyer….

Have you heard people talk about downsizing their homes lately? It’s a common move for retirees, but they aren’t the only ones who can benefit from a real estate downsize. If life’s changes have you wondering if you should downsize, there are a few signs to watch for. When Maintenance Becomes Too Much …

You’d think that selling a house would be pretty straightforward. You just find someone who wants to buy it, they pay you, and that’s the end of it. Selling a house is rarely that straightforward though. In fact, there are some pretty significant issues you could run into, especially if you don’t sell direct-to-buyer. …

There are a few different parts of the home selling process. Some start by preparing their home for sale (though some skip that step). Then it’s time to find a buyer who will make you an offer. Next, you negotiate the details of the sale. Then there’s the closing process. How long it takes to…

What’s your top priority when it comes to selling your house? For many sellers, money is the top priority, specifically the money they make from selling their homes. The size of the offer a buyer makes is only half of the equation when it comes to profiting off of selling your home. Minimizing your costs…

Have you ever considered selling your house for cash before? It’s not the route most sellers go–most sell their homes the traditional way by listing them on the market. As a result, you may not be familiar with what the cash home buying process looks like. In many ways, it follows the basic outline set…

The days when your only option to sell your house was to list it on the market are well and truly over. You can also sell your house to cash buyers, including professional home buying companies like Minnesota Home Guys. Is that ideal for you though? What benefits does that option offer? Less Stress…

Have you ever considered selling your house to a cash buyer before? It might seem like an odd question. Buyers are buyers, right? Well, not exactly. Cash buyers are a bit unique. They already have the funds to purchase a house, so they don’t have to rely on a lender to finance the transaction. So…

Lights are a vital part of your home space and are one of the first things potential buyers will notice. Proper lighting can transform a room, making it feel larger than before. It can change the way you feel – not to mention how your loved ones and friends feel upon visiting. Improve Your…

The passing of a loved one is a huge life change. It impacts virtually every part of life. Your home can be especially affected. In some cases, it may be best to sell your home as-is after a loved one’s passing. That’s a pretty straightforward decision for some people, but not for everyone. So is…

Do you want to sell your home? Have you given much thought to who your ideal buyer is? Buyers can be divided into one of two different categories: traditional buyers who pay with money obtained from a lender and cash buyers who already have the money to pay for your home in their account. While…

Are you planning a big home remodel soon? If you have a big budget for your remodel projects, there are a lot of amazing features and upgrades you can make to have your remodel be special and unforgettable. Here are a few tips on how to spend your big budget on a home remodel. …

Did you know that sellers sometimes have to pay money as a part of selling their homes? That’s right: it’s not just about how much you can get from selling your home. Of course, who your buyer is matters, especially when it comes to closing costs. So what should you know about closing costs when…

You need to sell your home. You don’t just need to sell your home though–you need to sell it fast. If your goal is to sell your house fast, you probably know that not just any buyer will do. You need a buyer who is decisive and can move quickly. Professional home buying companies are…

No one buys a home intending to fall behind on their payments. Life has a way of throwing unexpected changes at those who live it though. For those who have fallen behind on their payments, sometimes the best thing to do is to sell the house. So how do you go about doing that? …

Did you know that selling your house could cost you money? Sure, you may still make a profit from selling your home by the end of it if your home’s value has risen since you bought it and you can get a good offer for it. Wouldn’t it be better if you could save more…

Deciding to sell your house is the first major decision in a line of decisions you’ll make between taking that first step and your home finally being sold. How you intend to sell your house is one of the next decisions that should follow. Different options have their pros and cons, including selling for fast…

Are you trying to sell your home fast and for a great deal? If so, it sounds like a cash home buying company would be the perfect buyer for your home. Cash home buying companies don’t use traditional methods to purchase homes, which makes their processes a lot easier to navigate. Here are a few…

If you’ve ever sold your home before, you’ll know that timing can be tricky when you’re trying to move somewhere else on a budget. Sometimes, homeowners end up needing to jump on a great offer and sell their home to get a great deal, but they still need to live in their home for a…

Have you ever wondered how cash buyers calculate their cash offers for homeowners? Believe it or not, the process is totally personalized for each buyer, so you can always trust that your cash offer will be based on the value of your home, and not just based on unfortunate market trends. Here is how your…

Are you a homeowner looking to sell your house? Before you start forking out the money to repair, clean, stage, and list your house, remember that there is an easier way to get a great deal on your home. You can sell your house as-is without any of those expensive delays when you sell to…

Have you ever considered whether or not selling your house to someone who is paying with a mortgage is the only option? If you’re like most sellers, there’s a good chance that your biggest concern isn’t the buyer’s method of paying, but how much they’re paying. Still, it’s something worth considering. As it turns out,…

So you’ve found a buyer for your home. They’re not just any buyer though. Your buyer is a cash buyer. If you’ve never worked with a cash buyer before, it’s understandable if you think that it doesn’t make a difference how someone’s paying for the house. It does though, and one of the biggest differences…