Author: karendossey

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, a lot of people get paid out of the sale of your home. So how much is it REALLY to … Continued

Here’s what to expect… 5-10 Days To Complete Home Inspection — The buyer will want to inspect the home within a couple of weeks after their offer is accepted. They can then make a counter-offer or“re-trade” to try and get a better deal. Counter-Offer After Inspection — Many buyers, after the home inspection, will make … Continued

As you already know, making good home-design decisions is important not just so that YOU can enjoy a beautiful home… but so that your home is easy to sell when the time comes. Unfortunately, the expectations of home buyers are changing all the time. So what are the current trends? And more importantly, what interior … Continued

Here are some of the most common pests that homeowners deal with… – Termites – Mice – Cockroaches – Wasps – Mosquitoes – Rats – Flies – Bedbugs – Ants – Spiders Unfortunately, each of those pests can cause damage to your property over time and even create health risks for anyone living there. But … Continued

Well, a home is only as strong as its foundation. So, it’s important to fix these problems as quickly as possible. Typically, cracks in a slab foundation are the result of freezing water that has expanded in pipes beneath the cement. This can cause leaks and, in worst cases, damage to internal materials like doors, … Continued

Nobody likes a dark, dimly lit space, especially when it could be hiding issues in your home. Sometimes we just don’t want to know. But let’s face it, often many of the major mechanical systems in a home are in these areas, and we just don’t like to go down there where the cobwebs, spiders, … Continued

It can be difficult to let go of a home with sentimental value — maybe you remember your parents sitting at the dinner table, or your kids playing in the backyard, or your family sitting around the fireplace during the holidays. Now you’re thinking of selling… and in some ways, it feels like a betrayal … Continued

This happens wayyy too often. Some contractors think that they can do poor quality work and get away with it. Unfortunately, they usually do get away with it… And sometimes the best thing you can do is fire them before they do more damage to your home. Here are some recommendations for navigating this difficult … Continued

We get it… For better or worse, the first thing that buyers see — before they even walk into your house — is the lawn. And if that yard leaves a bad first impression, it can make potential buyers walk away without a second glance. Fortunately, that’s not how the story has to end. If … Continued

Unfortunately, the smell of a home is a HUGE factor that determines whether buyers will make an offer or not. A home that doesn’t smell right… It doesn’t sell very fast. Maybe you’re dealing with pet odors, mold, or something else… whatever the case, here are some ways to freshen up a home to impress … Continued

You call, then text, then email… but they don’t respond? It can be really frustrating to deal with tenants that don’t communicate about important matters. Here’s some of the advice we’d offer… Try to Contact The Tenant — if you haven’t already, then try to contact your tenant and give them a reasonable amount of … Continued

We totally get it. We’ve helped a lot of people sell their homes in Orlando and many of them struggle with the process because they have an understandable emotional attachment to the property. And we like to help people sell fast for cash, as painlessly as possible. Here’s how we do it… We Will Never … Continued

This can be a difficult conversation to have… especially if you’re worried that the tenants will get upset or become difficult after they are told. But here are some helpful tactics for breaking the news to your tenants. Be Open & Honest — Try to be as open and honest with your tenants as possible … Continued

It’s a homeowner’s nightmare… ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home. You can list a house with termite damage, but many buyers and lenders will ask for treatment and repairs first. But you CAN sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves.  Sage Hill Properties buys homes as-is for cash (we can close in … Continued

You’re not getting many showings. Haven’t found a buyer yet. And it’s starting to get a little frustrating. Well, you’re not alone. In fact, the average amount of time that a property stays on the market is 68 days! Of course, there are some things one can do to make their house sell more quickly. … Continued