Usually things slow down as summer draws to an end. But the last few weeks our phones have been ringing off the hook! Why are people looking for an Amarillo Home Buyer? And do you REALLY need a realtor?
- The Real Estate market for ‘fixer uppers’ is still slow. The market in Amarillo is better now than it has been since 2008. Nice, pretty houses are selling. If you have a house that needs work however, it is a completely different story! The market is flooded with foreclosures. These are distressed properties that are priced at a discount. This is your competition if you have a house that needs work. This segment of the market is very slow.
- People are tired of using Realtors. The best Realtor in the world can’t guarantee that your house will sell. Most Realtors do a good job. It just takes them several months to get your house sold. Sometimes it is because they are not marketing the property correctly or following up on showings. Other times it has nothing to do with the Realtor. When you use a Realtor you can count on multiple showings. Some people don’t want to keep their house neat and clean at all times. Many Realtors will want you to make repairs before they take on the listing. For some people this is just not an option.
- People can’t afford their property. Many people have no idea just how expensive it can be to own a home. First you have your house payment, then property taxes (which will be due in January), and then you have insurance. These are the big three. But don’t forget about maintenance! It just flat out costs a lot of money to keep a house up and running. Things break and need to be repaired. All of these things add up.
When I get calls from people looking for an Amarillo Home Buyer, I know what they are thinking… They think I am just trying to steal their home. But that’s just not the case. I do the combined job of both a Realtor and a General Contractor. But the big difference is that I am not a Realtor, I am a buyer, and they are a not! I buy the house, they list it and hope for a buyer. When you compare my offer with what you would actually walk away with if you were to use a Realtor, you will see that I am actually a pretty aggressive buyer! Especially if your home needs some work.
So if you need to sell your house fast to an Amarillo Home Buyer, give me a call at 806-359-7653. Or visit me online at Amarillo Home Buyer