We Buy Ugly Houses Blog | Selling a House

Selling a house with code violations

It takes expertise to sell a house with code violations.  Selling a house can be an ordeal, and it becomes even more complicated when code violations come into play. Code violations are somewhat common in older homes and can result in fines that quickly accumulate and even lead to foreclosure. However, when you want […]

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How to find a cash buyer for your house

Should you work with a cash buyer? The process of selling a house can be time consuming and costly, even at the best of times. You may be trying to sell a property that needs repairs or renovations to be attractive to potential buyers or is otherwise un-mortgageable. Or you may be on a […]

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Should You Accept a Cash Offer for Your House?

Data from Attom.com, a real estate statistics firm, demonstrates that 36.1% of all house sales in 2022 were all-cash sales. That’s more than a third of all house sales across the nation. Higher percentages were seen in some areas. For example, according to TheStreet.com, the percentage of all cash houses bought in Augusta, Georgia […]

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A seller’s guide to home-staging costs

What is home staging?  Home staging is an important part of making a house appealing to potential buyers. It involves decluttering, rearranging, and styling the property with furniture and décor. Home staging should make a property look more spacious and inviting, and it should give potential buyers an idea of how the house could […]

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Tips For Selling Your Home In Spring

When is the best time to sell a house?  The spring season is one of the most favorable times to put your home on the market. Thanks to warm weather, long days, and good lighting—not to mention the fresh foliage blooming—it’s an appealing time for prospective buyers to view your property.   But how […]

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The real cost of home repairs

Is it worth it to renovate a house before selling it?  If you’re trying to sell a house that needs repairs, making a few home upgrades can really boost its property value. However, these are not always necessary in order to sell. To determine if it’s worth fixing up, it's important to consider the cost […]

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Downsizing your home for retirement

Retirement: how to know when you’re ready to downsize  Retiring often comes with several lifestyle changes, and one of them is deciding on whether to downsize your home. When you are facing retirement, it’s a great time to consider moving into a smaller house if you weren’t ready to do so earlier.  There are […]

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How to sell a house with water damage

  Selling a house with water damage  When it comes to selling a house, water damage can be an unwelcome surprise. Not only can it cause serious and costly damage to a house, but it also makes the process of putting your property up for sale much more complicated. Real estate agents can often help […]

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A home seller’s guide to foundation issues

Cracks in a house's foundation can affect the integrity of the entire property, so it is important to know the signs of and solutions for any foundation problems before selling. Selling a house with foundation issues  Even the most well-built houses can experience foundation problems. It’s estimated that approximately 1 in 4 houses will develop […]

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A home seller’s guide to relocation

Relocation complicates the process of moving and selling your home. It’s important to know what to expect and what options you have.  How does relocation affect the moving and selling process?  If you’ve moved before, you already know all the hard work it takes just to change neighborhoods. When you relocate, whether it’s to a […]

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