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As it is, the average time to sell on the MLS is right around 90 days, according to Zillow. And while many people, for various reasons, need to sell faster than that — maybe they need to move because of work or family changes, for instance — doing so can be a bit of a … Continued

Back in the day, YOU may have been the life of the party! “Aint’ slowin’ down ‘til the sun comes up” and all that. Fun times! But, things have changed a bit and life moves on. Now you’ve got responsibilities, a job, a family…kids.  You still like to get your groove on as much as … Continued

Well, that’s awesome. But remember, even the most well-intended promise (from a neighbor or family member, for instance) isn’t a guarantee unless they’ve signed a contract. It’s unfortunate, but at Hotrod Houses, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who counted on someone’s promise to buy their home. But they never did. This wastes the … Continued

At Hotrod Houses, we’ve helped lots of different people in Naples sell their homes in difficult situations. And we wanted to offer a few pieces of advice. Because even though your home is damaged… doesn’t mean you can’t get a decent chunk of money when you sell. Here are a few things to keep in … Continued

While having a yard or a beautiful garden can add a lot of joy and satisfaction to your life, it can also be frustrating if you don’t have the ability to maintain it like you wish you could. And the bigger the yard, the bigger problem it becomes. We get it. We’ve worked with home-sellers … Continued

Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and in good quality, but they also want them to be staged — this means the furniture and appliances match the home, look brand new, and improve the overall aesthetic of the property. To be fair, staged homes DO sell better according … Continued

We get it… Some — not all, but some — real estate agents seem to just be in it for themselves and don’t really care about helping you get top-dollar on your home. They take about 6% commission, and they might not mention closing costs or other fees before it’s too late. So here are … Continued

When trying to sell a home, the last thing anyone wants is a pushy real estate agent who’s either not helping to sell their home at all… or trying to their seller to accept every offer, no matter what it is. Sadly… some real estate agents are just in it for themselves. It can be … Continued

Obviously, it’s really difficult to sell a home the traditional way — with a real estate agent through the MLS — if you have a rodent problem. But that’s not the only problem. Mice, rats, and other rodents also cause property damage when they chew through wood, wiring, and drywall, further lowering the value of … Continued

At Hotrod Houses, we can buy your home as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. In fact, we’ve helped lots of other people in Naples sell their homes fast for cash. And we can help you, too! Give us a call at 717-922-6060 to get your fair cash offer! … Continued

Unfortunately, the longer that plumbing problems stick around, generally speaking, the more damage they’re going to do. For example, a leaky pipe creates mold and a dripping faucet can drive up your water bill and waste hundreds of gallons of water each year. So what are you going to do about it? At Hotrod Houses, … 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

Awesome! But it can be hard to know what to fix, what to upgrade, and what to leave alone. After all, you don’t want to spend more money than you need to get your home ready for buyers. At Hotrod Houses, we’ve helped a lot of homebuyers sell their house fast for a fair price, … Continued

Before 1980, asbestos was commonly used in a lot of different home-building materials. This means, if you have an older home, it’s likely that the ceiling, wall plasters, wallboard, floor, and even ceiling have asbestos in them. On its own, this isn’t a problem. But it BECOMES a problem if those asbestos particles become airborne … Continued

Neighborhoods are like living organisms — they change and adapt with time. Unfortunately, they don’t always change for the better… sometimes they become less desirable. At Hotrod Houses, for instance, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who purchased a home in a great neighborhood… but then that area took a turn for the worst. … Continued