Author: karendossey

Are you, as the owner of the property, even allowed to do that? What do you need to know? Well, at Sage Hill Properties, we’ve helped lots of different people in Orlando sell their homes — even people who had tenants in their property. And the real key here is the lease you have with … Continued

Well, it’s no secret that the economy is currently struggling in many areas. And many experts are predicting that the housing market is going to take a dive in the near future as well (which means less money for sellers). 🙁 Of course, there are never any guarantees of what the market is going to … Continued

Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home… …but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination… …whatever the case, it’s now not going to be able to finish repairs on the home, updating all the appliances, cleaning it, and … Continued

Heck… you’re probably thinking of downsizing at this point… It certainly would be easier to keep a smaller home clean and tidy (not to mention the repairs). And what do you need such a big home for anyways? It’s turning out to be more work than it’s worth. We totally understand. At Sage Hill Properties, … Continued

But how do you know you can TRUST the person or company you choose? Here are 4 red flags to watch out for… 1. They Don’t Follow Through — If the professional buyer says they’re going to call tomorrow… and they don’t call, or they say they’re going to show up at a certain time… … Continued

Demand is still incredibly high, with low inventory and a housing shortage across the country. Even with a rise in interest rates, property is still selling at record speed in most areas in many states. The houses that aren’t selling? Well, they’re the usual ones… Even with the high demand, most buyers are not looking … Continued

Inheriting a home is both a blessing and a huge obligation — it requires a lot of work. It will be necessary to create a short-term plan for maintaining the home while the estate settles. This can take six months or more. During this time, it’s also important to talk with the other heirs to … Continued

There are a lot of benefits! Getting a fair cash price, selling as-is, and the process is a whole lot faster than working with an agent and selling on the MLS. But that’s not all. Here are some benefits to working with a cash buyer that maybe you didn’t know about… We’ll Evict Tenants — … Continued

Well, that’s not a bad idea if you do it right and you know what you’re getting into. But you DO need to know what you’re getting into. Here are some pros and cons for sellers in owner-financing deals: PROS… Sell Faster: Sellers who offer owner financing can often sell their home more quickly than … Continued

There are a few things you need to take into consideration before making this decision. Selling your home to a family member can be a great way to keep the property in the family, but it’s not always the best financial (or relational) decision. Here are a few things to think about before selling your … Continued

It is often unexpected and frustrating when you receive notice that your property has a code violation and that, if it’s not fixed, you’re going to receive a fine. We know what this is like. At Sage Hill Properties, we’ve bought a lot of properties in Orlando with code violations and had to deal with … Continued

Coordinating that — and selling the properties as fast as you’d like — can be a real pain. You could sell each property through a real estate agent. But then you’re at the mercy of the housing market. And you’re not going to get as much money going that route if the properties need repairs … Continued

But what exactly do we mean by that? Here’s what we mean: We will buy your home in its CURRENT CONDITION:  – Whether it needs repairs, is outdated, or even if it’s in perfect condition, we will make you an offer. And we don’t expect you to fix anything at all. We will buy your … Continued

But it often isn’t. How does one find the best contractors for the job without breaking the bank? What is the best method of communication with the contractors so everything goes smoothly? How do you find contractors that you can trust? At Sage Hill Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of contractors in Orlando — … Continued

Nothing is quite as frustrating. And there are a lot of different things that might cause that to happen.  The home might not appraise for the purchase price, there could be issues with the title, or the buyer could back out of the sale. What are you going to do? Well, you’re not all out … Continued