Question 1

Who is SellThatFloridaHouse.com?

Accepted Answer

SellThatFloridaHouse.com was first formed back in 2005 by Billy Ross. Billy and his team have purchased thousands of homes throughout the state of Florida.

Question 2

I'm not desperate. Why should I sell to you?

Accepted Answer

Most of the sellers we work with are not desperate. They sell for a number of reasons, such as: - Want to move cash to another investment - Tired landlord - Moving out of area - Change in lifestyle - Unstable real estate market  In other words, you do not have to be desperate to sell your house to us. It simply has to make sense for you.

Question 3

Do you pay all cash?

Accepted Answer

YES! We are cash buyers, which means you do not depend on appraisals or today's tighter lending standards for a buyer. This greatly speeds up the process, giving you a fast, easy, no-hassle way to sell your property!

Question 4

Why wouldn't I list the house with a Realtor?

Accepted Answer

You certainly have that option! However, you must compare apples to apples. Listing with a Realtor comes with a number of drawbacks: - Typical 6% real estate commission - this can add up to tens of thousands of dollars - Typical 3% in seller closing costs - Possible 3% contribution to buyer closing costs - Appraisal concerns - Repairs needed to place property on the market - Having to show the property numerous times to prospective buyers - Difficulties in showing a tenant occupied property  When you work with us, you eliminate the above concerns!

Question 5

Can I show this contract to my attorney?

Accepted Answer

YES! We welcome your attorney to review our contract.

Question 6

I saw another house sell for more on my street.

Accepted Answer

That is very possible. However, you need to look at all the factors: - Was the house the same size? Larger homes tend to sell for more. - Was the property in the same condition? A remodeled home will always sell for more than one that needs repairs. - Did it sell on the MLS with a Realtor? That seller paid real estate commission, closing costs, probably spent money to make repairs. - Was the home vacant? A vacant property is easier to sell.  In short, remember to compare apples to apples. While another home might have sold for more, remember to take into account the money that seller spent. Many times, you will be putting the same amount of money in your pocket when you work with us, with a lot less hassle.

Question 7

Do I have to travel for the closing?

Accepted Answer

No. Many of our sellers live outside the state the property is located. We arrange a mobile notary to come to you for all signatures. Easy-peasy!

Question 8

What do you do with the properties you buy?

Accepted Answer

Great question. It really depends on the property. If it is a home that needs very little work, or is already tenant occupied, we might hold the property in our investment portfolio as a rental. If the property needs a considerable amount of repairs, we might fix it up and transfer it to one of our partners, or sell it on the open market.

Question 9

Do I need to make any repairs?

Accepted Answer

No. All of our offers are "as-is" with the right to inspect. The offer you receive will be for the property in its present condition unless stated otherwise.

Question 10

Who performs the closing?

Accepted Answer

We work with professional and reputable State licensed closing agencies that provide top quality service.

Question 11

I am behind in payments / facing foreclosure. What can I do?

Accepted Answer

We can still purchase your property, however we might have to use a different strategy. Call our office, we will be happy to review your situation and discuss all of your options.

Question 12

My home is tenant occupied. What do we do about the tenant?

Accepted Answer

One of the great things about working with us is that we can still close with the current tenant in place. We will need to review the written lease, and make sure the tenant has been making their payments in a somewhat timely manner.

Question 13

My tenant has not been paying. Can you still purchase the home?

Accepted Answer

Many times, yes. Every situation is different. We can come up with a solution most of the time. Call us to discuss!

Question 14

Can you close sooner than the date on the offer?

Accepted Answer

Most of the time, yes. We have closed on homes in as little as 72 hours, but it helps to have a little time. Two week closings are common with us. We can also close later than the contract date if you choose. The decision is always yours.

Question 15

Can you buy my property and rent it back to me?

Accepted Answer

In certain circumstances, yes. Please contact our office to discuss the specific details.

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