When I first heard about cash home buyers, I didn’t recognize the benefits.
I perceived the process as some kind of a scam.
I’d had several cash home buyers call me and ask to buy my home before I was even interested in selling it. I later realized that these were large corporations that work as middlemen. They buy homes at a low price and resell them immediately. They also sell leads and harass people. Eventually, when I decided I was ready to sell my house, I looked into cash home buyers more thoroughly. I found a family-owned business that is local to Jacksonville. The company is smaller and offers more personalized service. They’ve been around for nearly two decades and have assisted several hundred homeowners get out from under the responsibility of an unwanted property. They buy properties in as-is condition, taking on those in foreclosure, involved in probate and in a state of disrepair. It was a problem that my home’s roof was older or the electrical panel was outdated. I didn’t need to have the ductwork or the septic tested. I wasn’t required to meet local safety codes, upgrade the HVAC or even spruce up the curb appeal. There was no staging, listings or showings. I was delighted to avoid paying excessive closing fees and realtor commissions. Once I filled out the online contact form, everything happened very quickly. I received an offer within a few hours and scheduled the closing for ten days later. Every step was handled professionally and smoothly. I was kept informed and never had any concerns over the deal falling through.