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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

Well, you’re not the first. Believe it or not, we’ve worked with a TON of homeowners experiencing a leaky roof. And fortunately, it’s not the end of the world. Still, the longer it takes to fix the problem, the more water damage it’s going to do… so here are some recommendations for dealing with a … Continued

There are a lot of reasons that might create the need to sell a house fast. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve seen it all — maybe it’s to move for work, maybe to avoid selling costs, maybe a seller is going through a divorce, has health problems, or some other challenging season. Fortunately, you can sell … Continued

Obviously, you want to make as much money as possible. No seller wants their potential profit to drown in repairs, upgrades, staging, closing costs, and agent commissions. Unfortunately, it happens quickly. Before you know it, everyone and their dog is making money off the sale of your home. So how much is it REALLY to … Continued

Well, we’ve helped lots of people in Naples sell their homes… and we consistently monitor the market for changes and shifts. As a home seller, here are some market changes to be aware of… More Digital Buyers — It’s amazing what can now be done online for the sale of a home. Some people even … Continued

We know… it’s frustrating. A lot of effort goes into listing a house with an agent and getting everything ready for selling… but crickets. And now things are back at square one. 🙁 But not all is lost… here are 4 things you can do with a home that won’t sell (even if you think … Continued

A lot of people feel trapped once they’ve bought a home… like they just have to live with a mortgage payment that’s financially unsustainable for them. But that’s not true. In fact, here are 4 different things you can do to lower or get rid of your mortgage payment… Refinance — If you have a … Continued

We’ve helped lots of homeowners from different backgrounds sell their homes. And here are some resources that can help make the process as painless (and as profitable) as possible… Angie’s List — When you sell your home, you’re probably going to need to repair some stuff, update some stuff, and clean some stuff. Angie’s List … Continued

Maybe you’re not even sure what needs to be done to the house before you can sell it. It’s hard enough to sell a fixer-upper when you’re in the same city or state… it’s even more challenging when you’re living in a different area altogether. Fortunately, we’ve worked with lots of sellers who own a … Continued

It’s crazy… …you try to do something generous, something kind, something selfless, and your family doesn’t even OFFER to help with bills (or they do… but they don’t follow through). It’s frustrating… At Hotrod Houses, we’ve worked with TONS of people in exactly your situation. Here’s the advice we usually give. Create a Contractual Agreement … Continued

It seemed like such a good idea at first — you’d own one additional property, manage tenants, and make some extra cash every month.  Why not?  But then it became EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to find trustworthy tenants… repairs got out of hand… and let’s not even get started on the yard work.  It’s frustrating and exhausting… … Continued

Totally understand. Here are some tips! Clean & Fix Important Stuff FIRST — Most sellers have plenty of time to make renovations, updates, clean, and fix items. But if you’re in a bind, then it’s important to prioritize your time to fix and update BIG STUFF first. Focus on functionality first (HVAC system, broken windows, … Continued

Great idea! Professional homebuyers (like us!) can make you a fair cash offer and close in as little as two weeks. But not ALL professional homebuyers are created equal. Here are a few things to watch out for… Reviews — Every legit professional home-buying company will have at least a few negative reviews mixed with … Continued

I know… it’s kind of a pain. So for your own peace of mind, here’s everything you need to know… Documentation Needs To Be In Order — The first thing you’ll need to have is the will. You’ll also need to provide documentation that proves the will is valid (notarization, for example). If there’s no … Continued

Here are a few things you can do to make the process move more quickly… Repair What’s Broken — In order to find a buyer as quickly as possible, you’ll need to repair anything that’s broken – including windows, doors, flooring, walls, etc. Clean, Upgrade, & Stage Your Home — Today’s buyers expect your home … Continued