FAQs

As a seller you have options.  But those can be reduced due to timing, property and market conditions, or simply your own financial or personal situation.  Whatever the case may be, some sellers find themselves in a position where a “traditional” sale just will not work.

A traditional real estate sale looks something like this: you clean and repair the property, list with an agent for 6% of the sales price, hold open houses (often for nosy neighbors) and plan for showings during dinnertime, wait for offers week after week and even month after month, adjust your price, accept an offer that requires you contribute to the buyer’s loan and make additional repairs, hope that they will still be able to get their financing, coordinate your move amidst repeated delays in closing… you get the idea.

In some instances either you don’t have time to wait and ride the sales roller coaster, or you simply want the convenience of being done with the sale Now! That’s where we come in and save you time while providing the convenience of a fast transaction. You won’t have to complete any repairs or clean the house, you won’t have to interrupt your life for a showing during dinner with your family, no more waiting, wondering, or delays. Bottom line, you know exactly what you’ll receive in cash, and when… so you can move on with your life!

No, we simply buy houses.

When needed we do work with real estate agents (Realtors®) – some really great ones. And that implies that there are some really bad ones out there that only see one solution to your problem, and it’s the one that makes them 6%. Any option outside that must be illegal!

But we work with agents that specialize in service and putting their client first. They also think outside the box and are experienced enough to know that in some cases a creative solution is exactly what’s needed to create a win-win situation for each party to a transaction. So they are more concerned with the final outcome being right, than everything fitting some traditional mold.

So if an agent is needed, or if we determine that it is best you work with a high quality agent (often using a Flat Fee Listing, which saves you money), we will certainly only work with and refer the best in town.

We can close in as little as 3 days, but that is only when everything checks out and there are no constraints involved. But obvious items often exist that will push that timeframe out an additional week or more, depending on the results of our inspections and research.

In any real estate purchase the property’s condition has to be assessed, the title has to be researched for liens and judgments, and specifics to your property have to be carefully considered to determine how they may affect proposed occupancy, code compliance, and the property value.

We make the best possible assessment of these items when we meet to complete the paperwork, but of course there are some items that cannot be seen or anticipated until you start digging in and checking everything out.

We work to communicate throughout the entire process so that you know exactly what to expect.

In order to close very quickly, provide adequate room for additional repairs, market fluctuation, and buyer preferences, and also of course allow for a modest profit, we certainly have to buy at a significant discount to pay you cash for your property. 5-10% or even 20% off the as-is value will not make sense for us in many cases, but there are quite a few variables to consider, so each property is different.

By providing us as much detail as possible you allow us to best determine the maximum we are able to pay you in cash immediately. Click on sellNow to get started, or call us at any time at 972-293-4339.

When we make an offer to buy on terms, it means we are looking to keep your existing financing in place and simply take over your monthly payments, along with all maintenance and headaches. You walk away and simply monitor the escrow company to ensure all payments are being properly disbursed on time.

Bank financing is expensive, and it takes a large amount of time and effort to obtain. So when we leave your financing in place it allows us to pay you more for your property.

If you have no mortgage on your property, then you’ll receive the payment from the escrow company each month as agreed.

Keep in mind, we’re investors, we will not be moving in the property, but we do work with a lot of great families that for one reason or another are not able to jump through all the ridiculous bank hoops required to get a loan these days. But they have good jobs, make their payments on time, and dream of homeownership. They just need a legitimate shot at achieving their goals and making a better life for their future.

We screen each applicant very thoroughly to ensure we’re working with high-quality, hard working individuals that are committed to doing what it takes to be homeowners, and we also place them with a mortgage broker that will assess their ability to get a loan in the near future.

But at the end of the day, rest assured that our company and Partners will make sure that a purchase on terms is truly a win-win for each party involved, and we don’t realize our profits until both you and the end buyer have your needs met.

We get this one on occasion, and it is typically because we cannot make the numbers work to meet our buying criteria. Some properties are outside the target areas of DFW we concentrate in, while others are outside the price ranges we have deemed viable for those areas. Doing business outside our expertise is not good for us or for you. In those cases we always work to provide alternative solutions and other options that may better serve your needs.

In some cases we may also decide that we do not want to work with a seller… and only because they are unpleasant (i.e. jerks). We treat each seller the way we want to be treated, with respect. If you are unreasonably demanding, and generally unhappy with all of God’s creation, we choose not to work with you. And we will not likely take the time to go into much detail, we’ll just thank you and wish you the best.

However, if this does not describe you, and you still have not heard back from us, don’t hesitate to Contact Us at any time. We do get busy and backed up evaluating lots of properties, so a friendly reminder is certainly appreciated.

Like any business at the end of the day we are here to make a modest profit. We are family owned and operated and we take pride in what we have built and continue to grow to provide for our family, support our teams, and to better the  communities we improve properties in throughout Dallas – Fort Worth. And what compels us most is making a difference in the lives of the people we get to serve each and every day.

As homeowners we’ve been through the ups and downs of owning property – making improvements to increase value, then seeing all that equity disappear when the market changes due to circumstances well beyond our control. We know firsthand that anyone can get behind on payments when a disaster occurs and all your reserves have been exhausted. We also know how well loan modifications don’t work and that banks can and will foreclose while still reviewing you for that modification.

So we can relate to the challenges you may be facing, and we’re committed to help you find solutions when you have been told none exist. And that can make all the difference for you and your family. And that’s better than any profit we’ll ever earn!

We do have Homes For Sale but they go very quickly. In fact, we typically have a list of families that want the next property we have ready where financing is included.

Keep in mind that we help people that are working hard to help themselves. So no, we won’t put you in a property for no money down. And yes, we want to see that you are gainfully employed and handle your bills responsibly each month. But medical collections and unique circumstances (like being a sole proprietor that doesn’t have W-2 income) will not keep you from qualifying for one of our houses.

Ideally we want you to come in with 5-10% down, and with that we’re able to be as flexible as possible to find you exactly what you want and make sure the terms are easily achievable – we want you to be a homeowner!

We focus on good neighborhoods throughout DFW where there are plenty of willing buyers and sellers. We will also consider properties more off the beaten path, but we have to factor lower demand into our numbers and timing. But if you are willing to be flexible and realistic, together we can come up with lots of great solutions.

Complete our form if you’re ready to sellNow, or check out our Homes For Sale if you’d like to see what opportunities are available. You can also Contact Us if you need more specific assistance.

If you have contacted us about selling your property and we are not able to make you an offer that meets your needs, we typically recommend that you take a few key actions to ensure that you can obtain the very best offer possible from a retail buyer (someone that will be moving into the property).

First, check out our Resources page, and if nothing else go create a FREE Postlets ad that will syndicate to a number of major real estate websites, and also give you the code you need to cut and paste a great looking ad to Craigslist.

Remember, you only need one buyer, but the key is to get in front of as many potential buyers as possible, make a good first impression (great photos), and then make it very easy for them to access and see the property at any time convenient to them. Then it comes down to how much they love your house, and whether your pricing is realistic.

If you’re not sure on pricing then consider working with the right agent, we recommend one that will provide a high-quality Flat Fee Listing. These will save you money… but keep in mind you get what you pay for. Don’t select flat fee services simply on price. Look at the features each includes, and watch out for the “add on” services that should be standard. Some will not offer basic items you need like a sign in the yard, a lockbox, and a showing service.

We are biased, but we recommend Flat Fee Concierge. You can learn more about them on our Partners page. They provide exceptional features for a very reasonable price, which includes consultation on staging, regular analysis of new competition and price changes, and they actually meet with you to take professional photos, put the sign in the yard, the agent lockbox on the door, and set you up for the showing service you need. It’s truly a superior service!