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Selling to a company like Swift Home Buyers can be an appealing alternative to avoid the hassle of listing on the open market and paying a 5–6% realtor commission. The company specializes in distressed properties and advertises fast closings — sometimes in as little as 10 days. But here’s the trade-off: cash home buyers like…
Brokerless is a national flat fee MLS company that lists your home on the multiple listing service (MLS). When selling for sale by owner (FSBO), getting on the MLS is a critical step that puts your house in front of thousands of potential buyers. The company offers three packages with limited services beyond the MLS…
When a couple owns a house and gets divorced, what happens to the house? And how do you calculate a house buyout in a divorce? A house buyout is a common solution when one spouse wishes to keep the marital home and is willing to compensate the other for any share of the home’s equity.…
Bid4Assets is one of the first online real estate auction sites, with tax foreclosures, sheriff’s sales, and federal forfeiture auctions. Its services are best for homebuyers looking for distressed, tax-defaulted, or non-traditional properties. Even though the company started its site in 1999, there are few online reviews. Of the handful that exist, some reviewers complain…
Selling a home involves more than just setting a price and finding a buyer—you also need to account for the costs to sell a house that will reduce your net proceeds. A seller net sheet is a useful tool that helps homeowners estimate how much money they’ll get for their home after closing costs, realtor…
Hometap is a home equity investment company from Boston that offers non-traditional lending solutions based on your home’s equity. Instead of a typical home equity loan that offers a traditional loan and charges monthly payments with interest, Hometap offers you cash today for a “share price” when your home sells in the future. When you…
