Posted On: August 21, 2007 by Rich

Fair and Responsible Real Estate Investor

As ARMs reset and mortgage companies implode, we receive calls from across the United States of owners desperate to sell. And we are not alone - There is a lot of competition from other investors hoping to serve the needs of this ever expanding pool of customers. While all of our competitors are investors, not all investors are created equal.

We understand that homeowners want to make sure that they get the most money possible when they sell their property. That is only fair. As such, many people who call or email us have also called the 1-800 numbers and We Buy houses signs (pic) that dot every other telephone pole in their neighborhood. When we speak with a homeowner we automatically assume they have already spoken to other investors about selling their home.

Many times we will work out a solution for a homeowner only to be told, "Well this other investor has told me that they will pay me $X and your are offering me $Y".

This is a fair question that needs to be asked, and you as a homeowner should ask this of anyone offering to buy your house.

What we as professionals explain to homeowners is that we base our offers to purchase property on a strict set of guidelines and market indicators. The number that we come to is a fair one that allows the homeowner to be rid of their problem property and us a small percentage of profit. Additionally, and what we feel is one of the most important aspects of our offer, we intend to buy the property and honor our word by closing the deal.
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We have seen many homeowners lulled into a false sense of security by blindly accepting the highest offer they receive from an investor only to find that the person with whom they signed a contract is unable to get the money to purchase the property, or are unable to sell the contract to another investor. That leaves the homeowner in a position where their home is under contract and tied up by an investor who cannot or will not close. This scenario only adds more stress and pressure to the homeowner. We have had occasion where a homeowner rejected our offer for a higher one made by a person who was unable to close and eventually came back to us.

As we continue to work in this volatile housing market we meet homeowners that need to sell as a result of any number of reasons. Each of these individuals, with their own personal circumstances, have come to the conclusion that their life will be better once they are rid of their "problem property". We work with homeowners to understand their situation and needs and craft solutions that end as a win-win.

Be Aware - the market is changing daily and what your property is worth today may be $10 - 20k less months from now.

At the end of the day, you as a homeowner need to make the decision that is best for you. If you would like to discuss your particular circumstances and needs please call or email us today.

"As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth."
John Greenleaf Whittier

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