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Or… are you NOT working with one of the best? Obviously, this question matters because a high-quality real estate agent will help get more money for your home (and sell faster) while a low-quality real estate agent will do just the opposite — less money and it’ll take longer to sell. Well, at Hotrod Houses, … Continued

While many trees are beautiful and even desirable, not all trees fall into that category — some fast-growing trees behave more like weeds, with invasive and aggressive roots capable of causing structural damage to your home. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been working in real estate in Naples for quite some time… and we’ve seen a … Continued

…is a great way to benefit from the equity you’ve built and lower your monthly payment. But there are also some drawbacks. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve worked in real estate in Naples for quite some time. And we’ve learned a thing or two about buying, selling, and yes… even refinancing homes. So SHOULD YOU refinance … Continued

But with just a little bit of effort and forethought, anyone can reduce their power bill. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve worked in real estate in Naples for quite some time. And we’ve learned a lot about buying and selling real estate, renovating homes, working with real estate agents, and yes… even lowering the cost of … Continued

Unless you’re a real estate expert, it’s hard to know if the real estate agent you hired to help you sell your home is doing everything they’re supposed to be doing — are they working hard to help you? Or are they just catching a free ride to a commission check? At Hotrod Houses, we’ve … Continued

The good news is that there are a LOT of different types of home loans for many different types of homebuyers. And there will likely be something that works for you, too. Either way, we thought it might be helpful to give you an overview of what factors into whether you’re able to get approved … Continued

To most people — buyers and real estate agents, for instance — your home is just a commodity… it’s a “product” that can make them some money (real estate agent) or fulfill a need (buyers). For YOU, though, it’s probably something more. It’s your home — the place you’ve lived for quite some time, the … Continued

If you’re selling a house for the first time (or heck… even for the second or third time), then you’re probably wondering what paperwork is required to sell your home. That’s a common question we get at Hotrod Houses, where we’ve worked for many years in Naples buying and selling real estate. And since we’ve … Continued

… you are responsible for marketing your home, showing your home, and selling your home. And while all three of those things have challenges, we wanted to take a moment to talk about showing your home. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been buying and selling homes for a long time in Naples — and we’re always … Continued

More importantly, how do you set the sale price for your home to a value that is both appealing to the current market AND to you as the seller? At Hotrod Houses, we’ve bought and sold a lot of properties in Naples — and here’s some advice for setting the initial (remember: it can always … Continued

That’s an exciting time! But it can also be a little overwhelming. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been working in real estate in Naples for quite some time and we thought it might be useful for us to share some of what we’ve learned over the years… …and give you some tips for buying a property … Continued

Wanting to sell your home without a real estate agent? By doing so, you’ll avoid a lot of extra fees — you’ll also have the freedom to do things on your terms – market, show, and sell your home to the right buyer for the right price. A lot of autonomy comes with listing a … Continued

Need help troubleshooting? At Hotrod Houses, we’ve been buying, selling, and fixing properties for quite some time now in Naples. Over that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about troubleshooting HVAC systems. So we thought we’d offer a bit of advice here. And just to be clear, HVAC stands for “heating, ventilation, and air … Continued

Well, at Hotrod Houses, we’ve bought and sold a lot of homes in Naples… which also means that we’ve replaced a LOT of carpet… So we thought we’d take a minute to give you some tips. Here’s what we got! Rent Tools — Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can install a carpet with … Continued

It means fewer fees… And it means more control over when you sell, how you sell, and whom you sell to… But it also comes with its challenges — since you’re not working with a real estate agent, you’ll have to market the home, show the home, negotiate, and deal with all the paperwork. If … Continued