Cash offers for houses are at an all-time high in Georgia.
According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Money talks. Loudly. And cash has increasingly been the language of home buying in metro Atlanta as 53% of purchases last year were made in cash. That's more than double the share of purchases in cash recorded two years […]
What are the exceptions to disclosure laws in Atlanta?
Most states in the U.S. require a seller’s property disclosure form when selling a house. According to RocketMortgage.com, “a Seller’s Disclosure is a legal document that requires sellers to provide previously undisclosed details about the property’s condition that prospective buyers may find unfavorable.” The seller disclosure […]
What is a home appraisal?
A home appraisal, also known as a real estate appraisal or a property appraisal, is an unbiased valuation of a property and all its features. When it comes to selling your house, a home appraisal is always required by Georgia law. But oftentimes, the seller does not necessarily need to […]
What does it mean to sell your house off-market in Atlanta?
Selling off-market, also known as a “pocket sale,” “direct sale,” or “whisper listing,” means you aren’t advertising the sale of your house. Celebrities and high-profile people often do this for privacy reasons, and so do some “ordinary” people. You might not want people to […]
A real estate investor could be the right choice when you sell your Atlanta house.
The process of selling your Atlanta house can be both exciting and daunting. You want to make sure you make the right choice that suits your specific needs and circumstances. One option that has gained popularity in recent years is […]
What contracts are needed for selling a house in Atlanta?
Selling a house is a lot of work, especially when it comes to dealing with the mountain of paperwork and legal documents required for a smooth transaction.
There are a number of contracts and legal documents required to sell a house. Let's learn the unique […]
Old house wiring in Atlanta is a fire hazard and can cause other problems, such as continually blowing fuses because there isn’t enough current for modern living. While a homeowner may overlook old electrical wiring, many potential buyers will walk away from a sale if it has dangerous old house wiring.
Buyers also want modern […]
What is a reverse mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a type of home equity loan designed for seniors aged 62 and older. The homeowner borrows against the equity in their home; instead of the homeowner paying the bank a monthly mortgage payment, the bank pays the homeowner, either in a lump sum or through monthly […]
There are a wide variety of reasons a homeowner might want to sell a house without listing it on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Reasons may include:
You already have a buyer.
Privacy is highly important to you. This is especially true if you are a high-profile individual in your community or a public figure […]
One of the main motivations for selling an Atlanta house without a real estate agent is to save money on real estate agent commissions. When owners sell their houses FSBO (for sale by owner), they don’t have to pay the typical 6% commission to real estate agents. That commission usually runs into the thousands of […]
