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Costs of Selling Your Raleigh House With an Agent vs. to an Investor

05/20/2021

The decision to sell your home is a big one. Now that you’re ready to sell, you must consider the method you select to sell your home. While most homeowners first thought is to call a local real estate agent, why not consider the alternative of selling to a professional investor, like those at Wake … Continued

Costs of Holding Onto An Inherited House in Raleigh

05/06/2021

By Mike Otranto

So, you have inherited a house in Raleigh, while this may sound exciting, many times this can be a huge hassle. Remember that you have inherited expenses along with the house. Well-intentioned loved ones all too often leave their property in their will to beneficiaries that are already struggling to afford their monthly bills. Often, … Continued

Costs to Expect With an FSBO Listing in Raleigh

04/29/2021

By Mike Otranto

While selling your house on your own will save you in real estate commissions, much of the costs you will absorb, such as marketing, are included in the commission. These savings come at a high price for most sellers, and we’ll discuss the costs you can expect with an FSBO listing in Raleigh. Screening Calls … Continued

5 Reasons You Should Sell Your Multi-Family Property to Wake County Home Buyers in Raleigh

04/29/2021

By Mike Otranto

Whether you have inherited the property and do not want it or the headaches of running a multi-family property have made you realize you do not enjoy the landlord’s job, you have a small pool of buyers. If there are issues with the property, such as serious repairs or troublesome tenants, buyers will grow even … Continued

What You Need to Know About Disclosures When Selling Your Home in Raleigh

04/22/2021

By Mike Otranto

Home sellers in the state of North Carolina have a lot of obligations with regard to disclosure. The main obligation is the disclosure as to the condition of the property and any defects present. Read on to learn what you need to know about disclosures when selling your home in Raleigh. North Carolina Residential Property … Continued

How to Sell a House With Unpermitted Work in Raleigh

04/15/2021

By Mike Otranto

Suppose you have been considering making alterations to your home. In that case, the bottom line is to make sure the work is permitted if required by law to avoid the consequences, which are much more complicated than pulling the permit initially. Keep in mind that local ordinances will vary from city to city (E.g. … Continued

Behind the Numbers – How We Develop Our Offers When Buying Houses in Raleigh

04/01/2021

By Mike Otranto

When you work with a professional buyer to sell your home, helping you realize the most money from your sale is an important factor, a bonus of working with us is that you move on with the plans for your future, knowing the exact date you can rely on for the closing. We will look … Continued

What Raleigh Home Sellers Should Know About the Current Real Estate Market

03/18/2021

By Mike Otranto

As Wake County residents, we have seen different market cycles since the year 2000. we experienced a recession in the early 2000s, a strong market in the mid-2000s, and then another crash in the late 2000s. The real estate market in Raleigh as of late has been much different than in the last two decades. … Continued

What You Need to Know About Inheriting Real Estate in Raleigh

02/25/2021

By Mike Otranto

Inherited real estate can be a huge burden. There are large responsibilities that fall upon the shoulders of the heirs. This is especially true when the property has outstanding loans, liens, and judgments, and is in a state of disrepair. If the deceased did not leave a will, this will complicate things further. If you … Continued

5 Reasons Why it is Better to Work With a Professional Home Buyer in Raleigh vs. an iBuyer

02/19/2021

By Mike Otranto

If you’ve decided to sell your house directly instead of listing the traditional way, you still have a choice to make. Should you sell to a local home buyer or to an iBuyer? iBuyers work on a volume basis which prevents them from giving individualized attention to their sellers. Like many companies, they can experience … Continued