| Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What
kinds of homes are you looking for?
A:
I buy all sorts of homes: vacant homes that need
repair, nice family homes,
townhouses, and condos. For the most part I focus on
homes within the
Tampa
Bay area. I do network with other investors from around the country,
though. If you have a home that is outside my
coverage area I will be glad to refer you to one of our
contacts in the area in which you home is located. Just
fill out the
Personal Response Form.
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Q: What do
you do with homes when you buy them?
A:
I specialize in selling nice homes in nice areas with owner
financing or on a rent-to-own basis. From time to time
I will buy a property that is a major "rehab project." With this type of home,
I fix them up to sell
traditionally. I also sell these homes to other
investors to fix and/or rent out.
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Q: I don't have any
equity in my home, can you still buy it?
A:
Yes! In many instances, I can buy your home for what
you owe. I run into lots of homeowners who don't have
much equity in their homes. When you lack equity
because you haven't lived in your home long, or because you
have refinanced in the past, it can make it hard to sell
your home traditionally... you may even have to pay cash out
of your own pocket to cover your realtor's commissions! If you are tired of not getting any calls from your FSBO ads
or showing strangers through your home, maybe
selling to me would be a better option; especially if you
need to move in the near future. Please get in touch
with me and I'll be glad to talk with you about your
situation.
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Q: I am behind on
payments and the bank is threatening to foreclose! I
don't want to have a foreclosure on my credit. What
should I do?
A:
When you start to get behind on your payments, your options
get more and more limited the longer you wait. Don't
delay any further. Call me today at 813-282-3567 so I can
talk about possible solutions. Depending on your
situation, I may be able to help you keep your house or
help you sell it quickly before you lose everything at the
courthouse steps. Foreclosure is a serious matter and
it doesn't usually get better with time. Call me today
or fill out the
Personal Response Form so I can help you lift this weight
off your shoulders right away.
Also, you can get the free "How
to Stop Foreclosure" report.
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Q: I've heard investors
won't give you a fair price. Is that true?
A:
No. The truth is, I am in this business to make a profit,
but I do that by creating win-win situations. If I were out to "steal" people's houses,
I would not buy many
homes. Our solutions are not right for everyone, but
if your house is vacant, torn up by tenants, or needs to be
sold quickly due to financial distress, I am certainly a
viable option.
If you want an all-cash sale,
I will probably
need to get a discount on your property, but if you can
agree to be a little bit patient for your money, I
can often agree on your full asking price!
Generally, I try to buy houses at reasonable prices and
I make my money by adding value to the home.
This value might come from fix-up and repairs, attractive
financing, or simply appreciation of the property over time.
I won't know if I can buy your property
until I take a look at it, but if you would like one or
more reasonable offers this week, it doesn't hurt to give me
a call. When you call me, there is no obligation,
commission or fees.
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Q: Won't I make more
money by selling through a realtor?
A:
Maybe, maybe not. Though listing your home with a realtor may
be a great option in certain instances, some folks overlook
the Realtor's commission that must be paid with the sale of
a house. For example, if you have a house that you listed
with a Realtor for $159,000 and sold for $150,000, the
average commission (7%) that you would pay between the
buyer's agent and listing agent is $10,500 (150,000 x 7%).
Wow, that's a lot of money lost--You net just $139,500 and
don't forget about closing costs!
Of course with me, there are no commissions or
fees. If the house is vacant, don't forget to add in
the extra expense of paying the mortgage for 6 months while
you wait for the realtor to sell your home.
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Q: Will you pay me
a finder's fee if I refer a friend who needs to sell their
home?
A:
Yes, I pay a finders fee for any property that you refer to
me and I end up buying. Please see my
Finders Fee page for details.
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Q: I have a question
that is not answered on this page. What should I do?
A:
Please call for a fast reply
with your question and I will help you directly.
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If you are thinking of selling your house
and want to learn more without risk,
you can always call me directly at (813) 282-3567
Sell Your Tampa Bay House
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