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As with every industry, there are *good* cash buyers… and there are *not so good* cash buyers. Do your research before deciding on working with a particular cash buyer. Look the company up on Sunbiz, read recent Google reviews, ask for proof of funds, make sure closing happens at a licensed title company, never pay … Continued

That can feel like the dark pathway of paperwork that never ends… How long will your probate process take? Here are some factors to keep in mind… Size & Complexity of Estate —  If the estate is relatively small, with few assets and beneficiaries, the probate process will probably be fairly quick. However, with an … Continued

That’s a big change. And it can be difficult to navigate all of the nuances involved — health, financial, social… etc. Many families move an aging parent in with them to help in their later years. Sometimes it goes well. Sometimes it doesn’t. So we thought we’d offer some quick advice for those of you … Continued

We get it. At Sage Hill Properties, we buy houses that are struggling to get interest from traditional buyers. We can help you, too! In fact, here are some signs that suggest giving us a call might be a good idea… Needing To Sell Fast — We can help sell your home in as little … Continued

And the costs add up fast. BUT… There’s some really simple stuff you can do to maintain appliances and HVAC systems in your home so that there aren’t big costly repairs to be made (at least, not as often). Here’s what we recommend! Flush Water Heater — Flush the water heater once a year to … Continued

It requires a lot of specialized knowledge and experience that can be difficult to acquire unless you’ve been working at it for years. And at Sage Hill Properties we’ve helped more than one property owner to get out of a bad real estate investment in Orlando. Why? Sometimes the investor just didn’t have the time … Continued

And naturally, we get a LOT of questions. Most homeowners aren’t familiar with selling to professional cash buyers and so they ask a lot of questions upfront — which is good! For people who might be curious but have never got around to asking… we thought we’d take a moment to answer some of the … Continued

But obviously, not all repairs are the same. Some repairs — like painting walls, or fixing doorknobs — can be relatively quick, easy, and inexpensive. Other repairs… well, they might not even be worth it because of how expensive they are… especially if many of these deeper repairs have stacked up. So which repairs are … Continued

A quick, simple sale can make that part of the process easier. Still, there are challenges. So we thought we’d give some advice to homeowners who are going through a divorce. The first thing to determine is who actually owns the house. Talk to your divorce attorney about who has to sign before you list … Continued

You’re not the only one. It happens. Some of the top reasons that people fire their real estate agent include… Bad communication Doesn’t advocate for your interests Doesn’t know the market Bad marketing efforts Don’t get along personally Unethical behavior Whatever the case, the good news is that there are some ways to cut ties … Continued

But unsurprisingly… We also get a lot of questions that seem to be fueled by common myths and misconceptions about selling a property to professional homebuyers. So we thought we’d take a moment to address some of those… Myth 1: Professional Home Buyers Will Always Low-Ball You — A cash offer is usually below full … Continued

Wondering what to fix before listing the home for sale? Obviously, not all repairs are as important as others — so it’s important to set priorities and make the most critical repairs first. If you’re dead-set on selling your home the TRADITIONAL WAY… here are some repairs we recommend starting with… 1st – The most … Continued

It varies from seller to seller. Here’s a direct comparison between those two options to help make a decision about what’s best for you and your family. Selling your home the traditional way: – Repairs and renovations are often made to get top dollar for the home. – It can take months to find a … Continued

We’re then able to either pass off those properties to our community of real estate investors or restore the home ourselves. Either way, the result is the same — the homeowner gets a fair price for their property, in cash, and the homeowner gets to pick the closing date. No strings attached. But one of … Continued