KEY INSIGHTS TO SELL A HOUSE FAST

So, you’ve decided to sell a property and move on to greener pastures (Alberta joke?!).  Congrats!  But now comes the tricky part:  actually getting that darn house sold!

            The process can seem overwhelming at first.  Especially if the house has been lived in for a long time:  purge, clean, repair, stage, hire an agent …. Then wait for the right buyer to come along, then wait for their bank to approve them—or not—then wait for everyone to process the paperwork, …. 

            In spite of all the headlines, it can still be stressful and slow to sell a house with a traditional real estate agent.  Especially when a property owner has a tight timeline, or just wants out FAST!

            Our first insight is that some agents have qualified buyers just waiting for a good property in their chosen community.  Hire the right person, listen to their advice about pricing, cleaning and staging –and you’re off to the races!  It might require some elbow grease, but the job will get done.

            Our second insight is to sell that property “AS-IS.”  Yes, this is a real thing in real estate.  Leave the mess, leave the repairs, and don’t even bother with cleaning.  There are buyers out there who will happily spend all the time and do all the work, for the right price.  Sometimes saving time and moving on with your life are the bigger priorities!

            Our third insight is that home sellers have options!  Did you know that not every property gets listed publicly?  Some people sell their house to a neighbour, a colleague, an investor or a renovation company.  And some people sell their house to professional home buyers.

            Why would anyone use a professional home buying company?

• They often work with cash buyers. That means a seller can completely bypass the lengthy delays at banks for financing.
• They often work with renovators and builders. That means ugly/problem houses are their favourite houses!  Which means a seller doesn’t need to lift a finger (okay, maybe a couple of fingers when signing the documents at the lawyer’s office).  Hassle be gone!  House be gone!
• These companies have the resources and the time that most homeowners don’t. For anyone that doesn’t have the extra pile of cash for a new roof, or even a paint job, this can be a god-send.  Problem solved!  For anyone who doesn’t have time to fill 3 waste bins with old furniture, knick-knacks and long-expired food, this is incredibly valuable.
• A professional home buyer is also un-emotional about the property. They don’t need the perfect school, or a clean yard, or to keep up with the Jones’ brand new home build.  If the deal works, they can streamline the process and avoid unnecessary delays—because they’ve bought houses a few times, or a few dozen times!  That experience builds efficiency and saves headaches for home sellers.

Surprise, surprise, we are private home buyers!  At https://westerncanadianhomebuyers.ca/ we have been growing our professionalism and improving our home-buying process for years now.  We are not real estate agents – we just buy unwanted houses.  We simply solve problems for people looking for an alternative to the mainstream agent process.  We work with lawyers on both sides (one lawyer for the seller, one for us as the buyer).

            We buy unique, weird, ugly, run-down homes.  We buy houses full of PVC or Asbestos.  BUT, if the deal doesn’t work for the seller, no problem!  We simply move on, and let sellers make their own choices.  No pressure!

            We understand everyone’s story is different, and everyone sells for their own reasons.  No judgement, just fast offers and respectful process.

            Achieve your goal, solve those house problems, and move on quickly.  To learn more, click on the “Get Started” button at https://westerncanadianhomebuyers.ca/.  Whatever you choose, happy home selling!