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Get An All Cash Offer On Your House! | Mitchell Property Group | 806-359-7653

Wednesday, February 1st, 2017

Do you need to sell your house quick fast and in a hurry? If so let us make you an all cash offer. We can close in a few days if you need us to. Do you have a house that needs a lot of work? We can buy it from you in as is condition. Do you have a nice house in a nice neighborhood and you aren’t in a hurry to sell? We can list it for you!

The bottom line is that if you have a house to sell we can help. We buy houses and we also list houses. We can even list your house and give you a written cash offer that you can decide to take at any time. Give us a call and let us help. We would love to give you some free information. No strings attached. We have been helping people buy and sell houses for over 15 years. We are easy to work with and we can give you as many references as you want. Call us today at 806-359-7653We Buy Amarillo Houses

Should I rent out my personal home? | Mitchell Property Group

Wednesday, July 13th, 2016

So you are buying a bigger house. Should you sell your old house or rent it out? I get this question a lot. The answer is simple. Sell it! Never rent it unless you absolutely have to. Renters will decrease the value of your home. They will not take care of it like you did. Pretty soon you will get tired of being a landlord and decide to sell it. But now it’s not your homestead so if you make a profit you will have to pay taxes. If you would have sold it while it was your homestead there is a very good chance you would not pay tax on the profit. And you will either have to make repairs to get it back in good condition or sell it at a discount. I see this all the time! If you want to be a landlord sell your house and then go buy a rent house. But never rent out your personal home. Just take my word on this!
If you need to sell your house call us today at 806-359-7653 or visit us online at Sell My House.

Give your Realtor a break! | We Buy Amarillo Houses 806-359-7653

Monday, October 19th, 2015

I just got a call from an angry seller. He said he had listed his house with a Realtor who was doing a terrible job. They had received a contract on their house. The contract stated that it was an as is sale but during the inspection period the new buyer discovered that the roof had hail damage. This meant that the house was not insurable. According to the contract the buyer could now either renegotiate or back out. The seller believed all of this was his Realtor’s fault! He believed that she should have convinced the buyers to go ahead and buy the house because it was an as is sale. He said he would rather just sell it to me and not tell his Realtor. This really upset me. You see, I’m married to a Realtor and I know how hard the good ones work. I asked for the address and pulled it up on the MLS. As it turned out this particular agent was doing a wonderful job marketing his property. And she had given him great advice on how to price it. I informed him that I would never go behind his agents back and buy his house. Besides being unethical, it is illegal. I also told him to just file an insurance claim and fix the dang roof!
I see this type of thing all the time. Many times Realtors get blamed for things that are out of their control. If a house is overpriced or in terrible condition the best Realtor in the world can’t sell it. In my opinion this is what a good Realtor will do. They will advise you on the proper list price. They will advise you on any repairs that need to be made before you put the house on the market. They will market the house aggressively. They will advise you when you should lower your price. They help you through the negotiation process and most importantly they help get the deal closed. But they are not miracle workers so give them a break!
I have to admit that I have seen some agents who do a very bad job and that is a completely different story. If you have a bad agent you have some real problems. Once your listing agreement expires call me. Until the listing agreement expires they will be owed a commission if the house sells.
If you have a house that you need to sell call me! We will happily cooperate with your agent if the house is listed. We work with Realtors every day so it is not a problem. You can visit us online at Sell My House or call us at 806-359-7653.

Mitchell Property Group | Do You Need Help With Real Estate?

Thursday, September 3rd, 2015

Wade and Emmy Mitchell, Mitchell Property Group

How can we help you? Do you have a Real Estate problem that you need help with? Maybe you don’t need to sell but you have a different kind of problem? Here are some common questions that we get:
1. Who is a good real estate attorney?
2. Do I need to probate this will or is there another way that is cheaper?
3. How to I write a contract to sell my house to my friend?
4. Should I sell my house or rent it out?
5. Should I make improvements or sell my house as is?
6. How do I sell my house on my own?
7. Should I sell my house to an investor or list with a Realtor?
We don’t mind helping you with any question that you may have. We have been in business for a long time and we have seen all sorts of unusual situations. If we don’t know that answer we probably know of someone who does! Give us a call at 806-359-7653 or visit us online at Mitchell Property Group

 

We’ve Been Buying Houses For 15 Years! Thank You Amarillo!

Wednesday, April 29th, 2015

15 Years ago we started buying and selling houses in Amarillo.  The first few houses we bought were such a struggle.  It was hard to find houses to buy.  It was even harder to find the financing to get them bought.  And since we did most of the work ourselves, the remodel process was brutal.  At that time I was working 60 hours per week in a job that I hated.  Emmy was pregnant with Carson.  I would get off of work at 8:00 at night and we would go work until midnight or later.  It would take us months to finish each house.  To be honest, we had no clue what we were doing.  We made so many mistakes.  In 2003 Emmy got her Real Estate License.  For the next three years she ran the business while I worked.  It was very discouraging at times because it seemed like we were not making much progress.  What made it even more difficult was that we had two toddlers.  Finally in May of 2006 I was able to quit my job and start doing Real Estate full time.  We soon found out that being in business for yourself is not as glamorous as people think.  There have been many challenges and setbacks that we have faced in the last 9 years.  I never will forget when the financing crises of 2008 hit.  At that time we had 15 houses on the market.  It is only by the grace of God that we were able to survive!

In the last 15 years we have bought and sold hundreds of houses.  We have met some amazing people along the way.  Every year I stop what I am doing and write a ‘Happy Anniversary’ blog.  We will never stop being thankful!  If you have a house that you need to sell call us at 806-359-7653 or visit us online at We Buy Amarillo Houses.

Wade and Emmy Mitchell Mitchell Property Group Amarillo TX

Wade and Emmy Mitchell
Mitchell Property Group
Amarillo TX

Are Vacant Houses Safe? | We Buy Amarillo Houses

Monday, March 2nd, 2015

It was Thanksgiving night in a nice neighborhood in Southwest Amarillo. We were about halfway through an extensive remodel when someone kicked in the back door and vandalized our house. They knocked out most of the windows including a large picture window in the front of the house. They knocked holes in the sheetrock. The bathroom plumbing was all exposed because we had gutted the bathroom. They shoved old rags and debris down the toilet drain lines. Then they went outside and turned on the water meeter and flooded the house. Luckily our foreman drove by the next morning and turned off the water. Otherwise it would have gone unnoticed until Monday. The damage totaled over $10,000.

The crazy thing is that this has happened to us many times over the years. It can happen in good and bad neighborhoods. Sometimes the damage can be much worse. Thank goodness our insurance policy covers vacant houses. Unfortunately most homeowner policies do not. The only thing worse than vandals is squatters. We have had many people squat in our houses over the years!

If you have a house that is vacant you should call and make sure your insurance policy covers vandalism. The best thing to do is sell it, rent it, list it, or move into it. Bad things happen when houses sit vacant too long.

If you have a house that you need to sell call us at 806-359-7653 or visit us online at We Buy Amarillanother broken windowo Houses

Think Only Stupid People Sell to Investors? Think Again! | We Buy Amarillo Houses

Monday, February 2nd, 2015

I hear this a lot. “Only an idiot would sell to an investor!” Or “Why would anyone leave all that money on the table?”
I was eating lunch with my wife on a Friday at Abuelos. It is her favorite place to eat and it’s close to our office so we try to go as much as possible. My phone rang and I immediately hit silence. I noticed it was a Realtor I have worked with over the years. After lunch I called her back. This is the scoop she gave me. Her house was in a nice part of town. She had lived there for 15 years. It was not in terrible condition but it was not updated. She had found a great deal on a new home that required her to act fast. She wanted me to come give her an offer.
When I met with her to look at the house it was just as she had described. It was dated. It needed paint, flooring, and updating in the kitchen in bathrooms. It also had an older sewer line. I asked her why she didn’t just list it herself. She said “Oh honey, on a house like this it never works out like you think!” Now keep in mind that this is a very seasoned successful agent. Why would SHE sell to an investor. Because she is smart!
First of all she needed to sell fast. If she listed the house she knew it would take a few months to get closed under the best of circumstances. She also knew that homeowners would hire an inspector who would pick her house apart. It happens all the time. She knew from experience that by the time she paid a Realtor commission to the selling agent, made lender required repairs, and paid closing cost that she would end up right back at the same price that I was offering her. Besides I offered to pay ALL closing costs. In other words, she would NET the same either way but my offer was faster and much easier. Smart sellers and agents focus on the NET price, not the contract price.
The following Friday I met her at the title company and we closed. She walked out with a check and I took my wife to Jason’s Deli. It’s right next door to the title company.
There are many times when someone has a house that doesn’t need work and they have plenty of time to sell it. In those cases they should use a good Realtor. I recommend giving my wife a call. She is a great agent! But when the house needs work and time is of the essence do what the smart Realtors do… Call me!
Call 806-359-7653 or visit me online at We Buy Amarillo HousesWe Buy Amarillo Houses.

Merry Christmas From Mitchell Property Group!

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014

Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. The housing market slows down so it allows me to take time off to spend with my family which is my favorite thing to do! Throughout the year we get a lot of calls from people who need to sell their house. We see a lot of families facing some very hard times during the holidays. Every year we choose a few families who we can help. We believe it is very important to always give to those who are in need. As much as we like to buy houses we like playing Santa Clause even better. This year we were able to help three families. One family received a car load of groceries and clothes for their four kids. Another family received a new gas stove, clothes, and groceries. The last family received clothes, groceries, and a Wal-Mart gift card. Each family had a different situations but every one of them needed help.
At this point you may think that I am bragging but I am not. I am just very thankful that the Lord has blessed our business enough this year so that we could help these families. I want to challenge you to give back this Christmas. If you can’t give money then give of your time. If you have never done this type of thing you will be in for a treat. I promise that you will end up being the one who receives the biggest blessing.
Merry Christmas from all of us at Mitchell Property Group. Remember that Jesus is the true reason for Christmas. Without Him we would all be lost.

If you have a house that you need to sell give us a call at 806-359-7653 or visit us at We Buy Amarillo Houses

Should I Sell My House or Rent It? | Sell My House Amarillo

Wednesday, September 10th, 2014

First let me start out by saying that I think everyone should own a rent house.  There are a lot of headaches but the long-term benefits are great.  But what about renting out your personal home?  Is that a good idea?

Here is a classic scenario.  A young couple wants to sell their starter home and move into a bigger house.  Their house is in great condition and they have built up some equity over the years.  They owe $80,000 and the house is worth around $100,000.  They rent their cute little house out  for $1000 per month and that covers their payment of $800 and leaves them $200 left over each month.  Everyone is happy.

Fast forward three years down the road and the picture is not so bright.  They have gone through four tenants in a three year time period.  Two had to be evicted.  Their house has been destroyed multiple times.  They have spent nights and weekends painting and making repairs every time the tenant moved out.  They had to replace a sewer line and an air conditioner condenser.  In other words, they are broke and tired.  So they decide to sell.

The problem is that now their house is no longer worth $100,000.  Now it is worth about $75,000.  So they will have to either completely remodel the house or sell it for a loss.  Neither of which they are excited about doing.

It is usually a terrible decision to make your personal home into a rental.  It is much better to sell it while it is in good condition.  If you have lived there for over two years (one year for fist time home owners) you will not owe any taxes on your gain.  This in and of itself is reason enough to not convert your home to a rental.

If you want to get into the rent business find a house that is best suited for those purposes.  When you have a chance to sell your personal home, take the money and run!

If you have a house that you are thinking of selling give me a call at 806-359-7653 or visit me online at We Buy Amarillo Houses.

We Buy Old Amarillo Houses | Call 806-359-7653

Thursday, March 6th, 2014

085Do you have a house that you need to sell in Amarillo, Canyon, or Bushland? Does your house need a lot of work? Do you need to sell fast? If so give us a call! We buy Amarillo houses every month from people just like you. We buy as is which means that you don’t have to make any costly repairs. We pay all of the closing costs and we can close in just a few days if you need us to. It is a very simple process. Just give us a call and we will ask you a few questions about your house. Often times we can give you an idea of what we could give for your house before we ever come out. If it looks like we can work together we will set up a time to come out and look at your house. If you like our offer we will draw up a contract and set a closing date. On the day of closing you will just go sign and pick up your money. It’s that simple.

 

So if you have a nice pretty house and you don’t mind waiting for it to sell then call a Realtor. But if you need to sell a fixer-upper house give us a call to day at 359-7653 or visit us online at We Buy Amarillo Houses

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