Why He Sold His House To An Investor Instead of Fixing or Listing With An Agent – Seller Testimonial

Today we wanted to share a seller testimonial of working with us, real estate investors, versus listing with an agent or doing the work yourself. We talk with Leo, who helped his brother in law figure out what to do with the house.

If you don’t have a few minutes to watch the video, here’s a few of the highlights.

We never met in person. The whole transaction took place remotely. 

How did Leo find us? His brother in law needed to downsize and had to get rid of his house. Leo talked with his daughter in law and she mentioned Bret, who she used to work with when he was a teacher in Catonsville, Maryland.

What was important to Leo in the process? Speed, repairs and money. There was lots of stuff in the house, some repairs were needed and just a general cleaning out. Those were some of the challenges in getting rid of the house.

We tell folks, if your house is in great condition, by all means go with an agent. What made you decide on going with us? Working with an agent seemed it would take a considerable amount of time. Contractors gave estimates on repairs and how long it would take. Leo did some due diligence on how long it would take and decided it would probably be in his brother in law’s best interest to go with us at Clipper City Home Buyers.

It would be the fastest way to get the job done. We signed in mid-November and closed in December. The attractive part was not having the responsibility of the house anymore, wouldn’t have to pay real estate commission. Didn’t have to spend several months of his time and didn’t know what other things would come up that would add on to the project if he did the work himself.

Remote Closing. We used Black Oak Title in Bel Air and did a remote closing with them.

Did you get paid? “Yes, it was like going through a normal closing of a house. After all the paperwork was signed, they cut the check. Didn’t require a lot of my time.”

How did it feel after everything was done? “It was like a weight was lifted off our shoulders. My brother in law was happy with what he got. I stopped by the house to see how our people fixing it up were doing. They did a better job than I would have done.”

Would you recommend us to anyone else in your situation? “I would. I wouldn’t hesitate to use you guys again in the future.”

If you have a house you’d like to sell fast, give us a call today at 443-218-3133 to see if we’d be a fit for you.

The Top Questions We Get From Home Sellers in Maryland

Professional home buyers have been around for a while, but many sellers may not understand the process. You may not be aware that working with professional buyers like us at Clipper City Home Buyers, can save time, money and stress.

What if my house needs work?

It doesn’t matter! When we look at properties, we know what repairs will be needed and we take on that expense. We do this so that you can walk away with what we’ve offered you and can sell your house as-is.

How long will it be until closing?

The great thing about working with investors like us is that we can typically close very fast, sometimes in as little as a week or two. If you need more time, that’s ok too!

Will I get a fair offer?

Our offer allows us to stay in business while still offering you a fair price that works for you. We take many factors into account with our offers, such as location, the age and condition of the property, and taking any repairs into account. We look at what other homes like yours are selling for and work back from there.

Do I have to pay any closing costs?

Nope! We cover the closing costs. There may be expenses like taxes due or liens on the property, or judgments, and they will be deducted from what you walk away with. Typically, there is no need to be worried about coming up with money towards these things.

Do we charge commissions or fees?

Another nope! When we make you a cash offer, it is the actual amount you’ll receive. There are lots of commissions and fees in a traditional real estate listing that you won’t have to worry about with us.

Give us a call today at 443-218-3133 to see how we can help.

3 Signs You Should Sell Your House As-Is In Baltimore

One of the top reasons for selling your house as-is, is that no matter the condition, you can simply walk away free and clear of the house that no longer suits your life, no matter the reason.

Here’s three signs that it might be time to sell your house as-is in Baltimore.

Finances

If you are facing financial struggles and need to find more affordable permanent housing but need to sell your current house first, this is a sign you should sell your house as-is in Baltimore. The best decision about selling could be by working with a direct buyer like us at Clipper City Home Buyers who will help you compare the costs of listing and what you would earn from a sale on the market, as well as the figure used to get our cash offer. We never charge commissions, and no hidden fees will be there at the closing; our offer is what you get.

Time Crunch

If you’re counting down the days until your house sells, this could be another sign it could be a fit to sell your house as-is. No matter why you need to sell in a hurry, the holding costs as the months pass can become stressful. Selling directly to a professional investor like us at Clipper City Home Buyers can save you time and stress.

Major Repairs

If you’re overwhelmed by the need to do repairs and are nervous about what else an inspection may find, this may be another sign you should sell your house as-is. A direct buyer like us works with a team to quickly assess the property, make an as-is offer, and help relieve you of the burden of the house.

Clipper City Home Buyers has the solution for you if you think selling as-is in Baltimore works for you. We have years of experience in helping homeowners like you.

Give us a call today at 443-218-3133 to see how we can help.

How The Process Works

Step 1 – Tell us about your property – Quick, Easy & Free!

Step 2 – We’ll present you with a fair, written, no-obligation offer.

Step 3 – We’ll inspect the house at no cost to you.

Step 4 – We close at a local reputable title company, cash in your hands, in as little as 7 days.

What’s the timeframe? Once we get your info, we’re usually able to make you a fair cash offer within 24 hours. From there, we can close as quickly as 7 days, or on your schedule.

Selling Your House Can Be A Quick And Simple Process

Clipper City Home Buyers buys houses in and around Baltimore (and other areas too!). Because we pay cash, we’re able to close quickly, or on your schedule. As we’ve mentioned, when you work with us, there are no fees, like there are when you list your house with an agent. What this means to you is you don’t have to worry about extra costs, having to come out of your pocket to sell your house fast, or even getting your house ready for a sale (we’ll buy your house as is). You don’t have to worry about cleaning up or repairing your property. We buy houses in as is condition, no matter how ugly or pretty it is, no matter the location.

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Selling To Clipper City Home Buyers vs. Listing With A Local Maryland Agent

Even in a seller’s market like Baltimore Maryland, it’s wise to look at your options and see what will help you best reach your goals with the sale of your house. While you may be able to get a higher sales price listing with a local agent, that doesn’t mean you’ll make more money in your pocket with less headaches. Check out this breakdown to see your options.

Selling with an AgentSold to Clipper City Home Buyers
Commissions/fees6% on average is paid by you, the sellerNone
Who pays closing costs?2% on average is paid by you, the sellerNone – we pay all costs
Appraisal neededYes, the sale is often subject to appraisalNone – we make cash offers
Average days until soldAbout 91 daysIMMEDIATE cash offer
Number of showingsIt depends1 (just us)
Closing date30-60 days after accepting buyers offerThe date of your choice
Who pays for repairs?Negotiated during your inspection periodNONE – We pay for all repairs

Work the numbers and see which way helps you get there…

When you really work the numbers you start to see the real benefits that each way of selling your Maryland house offers. Sure, here at Clipper City Home Buyers, we won’t be able to offer you full retail value for your house…but we offer other benefits that the traditional house sale route can’t offer, such as….

From offer to close and cash in your hand, in as little as 7 days

You can get rid of the headache of that property fast and avoid paying any more utility payments, tax payments, insurance payments, mortgage payments, etc. If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close, you’ll have to figure in all of the costs of holding onto that property during the listing and closing process.

Don’t worry about paying those pesky closing fees (we’ll take care of those)

Because we are a full-service professional home buyer here in Maryland, we make it easy for you. We’ll pay all those closing costs. What we offer you is what you get (of course, minus any mortgage payoff or any other encumbrances on the property).

So when you add up the time you could save by working with us, the no-hassle experience, and the money you’ll save on commissions, fees, and holding costs while you wait to sell the traditional route…for many homeowners, selling to a professional home buyer is the best option.

Is it right for you?