Author: karendossey

Unfortunately, the smell of a home is a HUGE factor that determines whether buyers will make an offer or not. A home that doesn’t smell right… It doesn’t sell very fast. Maybe you’re dealing with pet odors, mold, or something else… whatever the case, here are some ways to freshen up a home to impress … Continued

You call, then text, then email… but they don’t respond? It can be really frustrating to deal with tenants that don’t communicate about important matters. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners through this problem… counseling them on how to talk with their tenants and how to sell their home when tenants aren’t … Continued

We totally get it. We’ve helped a lot of people sell their homes in Naples and many of them struggle with the process because they have an understandable emotional attachment to the property. And we like to help people sell fast for cash, as painlessly as possible. Here’s how we do it… We Will Never … Continued

This can be a difficult conversation to have… especially if you’re worried that the tenants will get upset, become difficult, or lash out after they are told. But we’ve worked with tons of different homeowners in Naples and here are some helpful tactics for breaking the news to your tenants. Be Open & Honest — … Continued

It’s a homeowner’s nightmare… ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home. Unfortunately, you can’t sell your home the traditional way if it has termite damage (not until the termites are killed and the damage is completely fixed). But you CAN sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves.  Hotrod Houses buys homes as-is for … Continued

You’re not getting many showings. Haven’t found a buyer yet. And it’s starting to get a little frustrating. Well, you’re not alone. In fact, the average amount of time that a property stays on the market is 68 days! Of course, there are some things one can do to make their house sell more quickly. … Continued

Are you, as the owner of the property, even allowed to do that? What do you need to know? Well, at Hotrod Houses, we’ve helped lots of different people in Naples sell their homes — even people who had tenants in their property. And the real key here is the lease you have with the … Continued

Well, it’s no secret that the economy is currently struggling in many areas. And many experts are predicting that the housing market is going to take a dive in the near future as well (which means less money for sellers). 🙁 Of course, there are never any guarantees of what the market is going to … Continued

Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home… …but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination… …whatever the case, it’s now not going to be able to finish repairs on the home, updating all the appliances, cleaning it, and … Continued

Heck… you’re probably thinking of downsizing at this point… It certainly would be easier to keep a smaller home clean and tidy (not to mention the repairs). And what do you need such a big home for anyways? It’s turning out to be more work than it’s worth. We totally understand. At Hotrod Houses, we … Continued

But how do you know you can TRUST the person or company you choose? Here are 4 red flags to watch out for… 1. They Don’t Follow Through — If the professional buyer says they’re going to call tomorrow… and they don’t call, or they say they’re going to show up at a certain time… … Continued

In fact, at Hotrod Houses, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners going through a divorce sell their property for a fair cash price — to make that process as quick and easy as possible. Still, there are challenges. So we thought we’d give some advice to homeowners who are going through a divorce. The first … Continued

Demand is still incredibly high, with low inventory and a housing shortage across the country. Even with a rise in interest rates, property is still selling at record speed in most areas in many states. The houses that aren’t selling? Well, they’re the usual ones… Even with the high demand, most buyers are not looking … Continued

Inheriting a home is both a blessing and a huge obligation — it requires a lot of work. It will be necessary to create a short-term plan for maintaining the home while the estate settles. This can take six months or more. During this time, it’s also important to talk with the other heirs to … Continued

Here are some tips for calculating the true value of your home in Naples… Think Like an Appraiser — Appraisers are market experts at determining the value of any given home. Primarily, they consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, total square footage, lot size, age of the property, HVAC system, and overall condition. It’s … Continued