Here are a few things you can do to make the process move more quickly… Repair What’s Broken — In order to find a buyer as quickly as possible, you’ll need to repair anything that’s broken – including windows, doors, flooring, walls, etc. Clean, Upgrade, & Stage Your Home — Today’s buyers expect your home … Continued
Start a Repayment Plan — Most creditors just want their money back and they would be more than happy to offer some sort of payment plan to homeowners. It might take a while to get back to square zero, but this is definitely an option. Dispute The Lien — Obviously, homeowners shouldn’t do this if … Continued
Ugh. Maybe you can’t list your house on the MLS because it’s in disrepair and you’re probably ALSO worried about getting fined for code violations… Here’s what you should do… Estimate Repair Costs — If you plan to sell the house and can’t afford to make all the repairs yourself, then it will be necessary … Continued
We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Bumble Bee Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get rid of criminally active tenants with an emergency eviction. Because if … Continued
Unfortunately, professional buyers sometimes get a bad rap — here are 4 common myths to watch out for… You Won’t Get a Fair Offer — A lot of sellers are worried that they won’t get a fair price for their home by selling to an investor. And while every industry has scam artists, our company … Continued
The winter season? NOPE 👎⛔️❌ Summer? YEP 🤝🤑😎 Assuming that the house is in tip-top condition (fresh paint job, sparkly clean, great landscaping), then listing your house during the summer, means not only selling it faster, but getting more money for it. As far back as we can track historical data, the price of homes … Continued
Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing for retirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’re going to have to sell a lot of stuff, … Continued
Here are your options… Clean It Yourself — This is definitely the most time-intensive option. But if you love the property and don’t have the budget to pay for cleaning services, then you’ll have to put in some of your own elbow grease. Set aside a weekend to clean up as much as possible, invite … Continued
Whether you have tenants in it or not, here are 5 ways that you can reduce your monthly bills on a property that you own (and estimated monthly savings). Eliminate Mortgage Insurance ($100 – $200/month) — If you have 20% or more equity on your house and good credit, you might be able to cancel … Continued
According to a survey by the National Association of House Buyers, kitchen remodels are the most common type of remodeling, followed by the bathroom, the entire house, and room additions. So you’re definitely not alone in wanting to remodel the kitchen. But how much is it going to cost? And just as importantly, how much … Continued
It’s probably not something you spend a lot of time thinking about, but today’s buyers are actually pretty diligent about NOT buying homes with poor indoor air quality. One study by UL Environment of 1,000 consumers found that 70% of Americans are actively looking for “greener products” for their homes. Buyers are more concerned than … Continued
There are a lot of cool things that can be done with homes today (kitchen islands, efficient power systems and appliances, smart devices for controlling temperature, etc.) to increase value AND make living spaces more comfortable. But here’s a question… Is it best for a homeowner to remodel their current home or move? Well, the … Continued
Often buyers specifically look for houses that are part of a Homeowners’ Association so that their investment is protected, and their property values aren’t negatively impacted by the choices of their neighbors. But sometimes an HOA isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, or their budget just doesn’t allow for everything that needs to … Continued
Unfortunately, water damage is a common problem among homeowners. Many times, you might not even notice it until it’s too late. Then you might even have to deal with mold, structural damage, and other long-term problems. And any house inspection is going to easily find that water damage. So what should you do? Here are … Continued
Obviously, you want to make as much money as possible. No seller wants their potential profit to drown in repairs, upgrades, staging, closing costs, and agent commissions. Unfortunately, it happens quickly. Before you know it, everyone and their dog is making money off the sale of your home. So how much is it REALLY to … Continued
