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6 Tips For Selling a House That Needs Repairs in New England

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 Selling a house that needs repairs can be challenging.Maybe tenants damaged your home, or maybe the house’s age is starting to show and you don’t have the funds to fix it, or maybe you’re an out-of-state owner who just now realized that your property has been damaged by squatters.At Old Harbor Properties, we’ve seen it all.The good news is that you actually have quite a few options if you want to sell your home as-is without repairing it. You can sell to a professional home buyer, focus on high-priority repairs, and/or even work with a real estate agent.It all depends on how much money you have for repairs and how quickly you need to sell. Below we’ll give you 6 tips for selling a fixer-upper.  1. Sell To a Professional Homebuyer The easiest and fastest way to sell a house that needs repairs is by selling to a professional homebuyer in New England.In fact, that’s exactly what we do at Old Harbor Properties. We can make you a fair cash offer on your home, purchase...

7 Signs of a Bad Real Estate Agent in New England

  Obviously, you want to work with a good real estate agent.  One that will be honest and transparent, one that will have your best interest at heart, and one that knows the New England market well.  You don’t want to work with a pushy real estate agent who just wants to make a quick buck.  Unfortunately, those real estate agents do exist.  And to help you avoid working with a bad real estate agent, we’re going to show you 7 red flags to watch out for.  Here they are! Want to skip the real estate agent altogether? At Old Harbor Properties, we buy homes in a New England for a fair cash price. We can even close in as little as two weeks and pay all closing costs! Give us a call at (781) 208-7362 if you want to learn more about our process.  1. Missing Deadlines During your time working with a real estate agent, there will be a lot of deadlines — appraisal deadlines, paperwork deadlines, and negotiation deadlines....

7 Tips For Selling Your Home in New England

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  Want some tips for selling your home in New England? Well, you’ve come to the right place.  Our company — Old Harbor Properties — has been operating in the real estate market in New England for quite some time.  Over that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about how to sell a home efficiently and for top dollar.  In this article, we’re going to give you 7 quick tips for doing just that.  Here they are! 1. Consider Curb Appeal Curb appeal is exactly what it sounds like… it’s the appeal that your home creates from the curb before the potential buyer even walks through the front door.  When they’re driving up to your house and they see it for the first time, are they impressed? Do they immediately think, “This house looks awesome!”? That’s what you want them to think.  Because first impressions matter a lot.  In fact, a well-landscaped home often fetches 5.5% – 12.7% more ...

The Best Time to Sell a House in New England Is…

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  When it comes to selling a house, timing is everything.  It’s entirely possible that you could sell your house in the next 3 months and make a hefty profit because the market was in a good place when you sold. It’s also possible that if you waited until the following year to sell, you could lose money because the market took a downward turn.  These mountains and valleys are a natural part of the real estate market in America.  Because of that, it can feel a little overwhelming.  Should you sell now? Or should you wait to see if the market improves? What time of year is best to sell?  Don’t worry.  We’re going to answer those questions for New England in this article! When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in New England? According to Zillow , the best time to sell a house is between May 1st and May 15th: “Generally, the best time to sell a home to maximize return and minimize ti...

8 Questions To Ask Your Real Estate Agent in New England

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  If you’re going the traditional route, then finding a real estate agent — one that’s good at what they do and one that you can trust — is perhaps the most critical part of the home selling process. After all, the real estate agent is going to do most of the work. They’ll list your home, offer staging advice, show your home, negotiate with buyers, and handle the paperwork — the more adept they are, the better. But how do you know? Here are 8 questions to ask your real estate agent in New England before you hire them.  Note: Want to skip the headache of selling your home the traditional way? How about we buy your home instead for cash? Give us a call at (781) 208-7362 to get your fair cash offer! 1. Are you a full time agent?  You might be surprised to learn that there are over 2 million active real estate agents in the U.S. That’s a lot. But of course not all of those real estate agents are successful — many of them, in...

[EXPLAINED] The Home Buying Process in New England

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  Buying a home in New England? That’s exciting! But it’s probably a little overwhelming, too — what does the home buying process look like? How can you make sure you get a good deal? How do you find a real estate agent you can trust? What can you expect throughout the entire journey? At Old Harbor Properties , we’ve been buying and selling real estate in New England for a long time… and we thought we’d help answer some of those questions. In this guide, we’re going to walk you through the home buying process in New England so you have a better idea of what to expect and how to navigate this exciting but overwhelming time. dive in! By the way, if you want to sell the property where you’re currently living, give us a call at (781) 208-7362 we can make you a fair cash offer, buy as-is, and close in as little as two weeks! Step 1. Find The Right Time The first thing you have to do is determine if it’s the right time...

How to Handle Liens and Tax Problems When Selling Your House in New England

  When you have a lien on your home from tax debt, your increasing penalties and interest are likely adding pressure to your situation.  Because tax debts continue to climb as time passes, taking quick action will save whatever equity remains and remove the dark cloud that lingers over your head. Whatever you do, don’t try to hide the issue or list your home before you’ve devised a strategy to free yourself from your lienholders’ entanglement, as this could lead to further costly delays. Selling your home may be the solution to resolving your problem ; however, the process is already fraught with stress, and the presence of a lien or tax problems will complicate matters. Therefore, you must clear this debt to sell the property and do so in a specified order dependent upon the status of the lienholder, such as primary or secondary mortgages or tax liens that are always primary. In more complicated cases, it’s advisable to work with a professional tax advisor or...