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Cash buyer vs. realtor: how to actually compare the two
Most comparisons of this stack the deck. Here is the arithmetic sellers should be doing, including the costs that never appear in either pitch.
How it worksHow cash home buyers actually work
The category has a reputation problem, much of it earned. Understanding the business model is the fastest way to tell a serious buyer from someone about to waste your time.
Estates & probateSelling an inherited home in New York: the first five steps
Inherited property is where the most expensive mistakes get made, almost always by moving too fast on the wrong thing and too slow on the right one.
Life changesSelling a house during divorce: keeping it from becoming another fight
The house is usually the largest asset and the one with the most feeling attached. The practical goal is to reduce the number of decisions that require agreement.
Financial hardshipAvoiding foreclosure in New York: what to do, in order
We buy houses, and this article will spend most of its length telling you about free help that does not involve selling. That is deliberate.
Condition & repairsWhat "as-is" actually means in a New York home sale
As-is is one of the most misunderstood phrases in residential real estate. It describes who pays for repairs. It does not describe what you are allowed to leave unsaid.
Condition & repairsDo I need to make repairs before selling?
Only the repairs that change what a buyer or a lender will do. Everything else is optional, and much of it is a poor investment.
How it worksHow long does a cash home sale really take?
Less time than a financed sale, and more time than the billboards suggest. In New York, the honest answer is that title and attorney review set the floor.
Local marketWhen is the best time to sell a house in Buffalo?
Seasonality is real in Western New York, more than in most of the country. It also matters far less than the condition of your house and your reason for selling.
ValuationWhat is my home worth? There are four different answers
People ask this as though there is one number. There are several, they legitimately differ, and using the wrong one is how sellers make bad decisions.
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