Frequently Asked Questions
Most people have a few questions so here are some of the more common questions we are asked. Please feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Q:Will you list my house or actually buy it?
A: We aren’t agents and don’t want to list your house. We purchase houses in lansing and will prepare the house to either sell it again or hold it as a rental property.
Q: Are your offers fair?
A: This is a business and we can only do what we do if we make a profit. There are certainly situations in which it makes more sense to list your house with a real estate agent. However, we are able to offer some distinct advantages such as closing quickly, making the sale hassle-free, buying the home as-is, avoiding closing costs, etc. which are appealing to many sellers. It may seem counter intuitive but there are many people looking to sell for whom these conveniences are more important than the bottom line dollar amount. We try to be sensitive to the nuances of your unique situation and tailor our offer to meet your needs. We always look to make arrangements that work well for you.
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Q: How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
A: Great question, and we’re an open book: Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and values of comparable houses sold in the area recently. For much more information on this topic please refer to How it Works.
Q: Do you charge any fees?
A: This sets us apart from the traditional way of selling your house. We’ll make you a free no obligation offer, and if you like it then we’ll buy your house. We will take care of all the costs associated with buying your house and you can walk away from the burden and expense of owning it. No hassle. No fees. We will then repair your house to prepare it to sell at a profit (we will take the risk on whether or notwe can sell it for a profit. Once we buy your house… we take all the responsibility and you get to walk away with cash in your hand).
Q: How do you differ from using a real estate agent?
A: Real estate agents list properties on the multiple listing service (MLS). Other agents represent buyers who may be interested in buying your house and they work with your listing agent to set up showings. The strength of the market, how aggressively you price your house and a number of other factors will dictate how long you have to wait for an offer. If this doesn’t go well it can take many months to sell your house. Once sold, your listing agent and the buyer’s agent then typically each receive 3% of the final sale price for a total of 6% (this is typical for Michigan). If you don’t need your money right away, your house is clean and in good shape and you don’t mind paying a commission then it can make good sense to sell through an agent. We are different because we are not real estate agents. We are home buyers. Because we are the ones who are buying the house and we are using our own cash we can quickly make decisions regarding the offer we can give you. Once again, we take the risk of buying with our own cash and paying for the repairs. Then we have to market the property ourselves to find a buyer. If all that goes well then we ultimately make a profit and can keep buying houses to help other home owners like yourself.
Q: Is there any obligation?
A: There is never any obligation for you. Once you complete the form to tell us a little about your property, we will get to work. We may need to ask a few more questions to gain a better understanding of your situation and then may come to take a look at your house. Then we can make you an offer. We don’t always need to go through all these steps but it is often the best way we can tailor our offer to be most useful to you. At that point, it is your decision. We won’t be pushy and will allow you the time to decide what is right for you.
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