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What Happens When Multiple Heirs Want to Sell a House?

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Things can get complicated quickly when you inherit a house — especially when multiple heirs are involved. I’ve been buying houses in New Orleans area for over 20 years, and this is something we see all the time. One person wants to sell immediately.Another wants to keep the property.Someone else lives out of town and … Continued

Why Selling As-Is Is Becoming More Popular in New Orleans

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If you’ve been paying attention to the market lately, you’ve probably noticed something: More and more homeowners are choosing to sell their houses as-is. No repairs.No updates.No dealing with contractors. Just a straightforward sale. So, what’s changed? Why is this becoming more common — especially here in New Orleans? I’ve been buying houses in this … Continued

How to Sell a House on a Busy Street in New Orleans

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When you have a house you need to sell and it’s on a busy street, it raises concerns. No if, ands or buts about it. If you have a house on a busy street, I am sure you have asked yourself… Is this going to make it harder to sell my house? Short answer? Yes… … Continued

What Documents Do You Need to Sell a House?

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If you’re thinking about selling your house, one of the questions that comes up pretty quickly is: What paperwork do I actually need? Where is the deed? Where is my mortgage payoff? Most people assume it’s a long, complicated list. In reality, it’s not as bad as you think. In some cases, you don’t need … Continued

What Makes a House “As-Is” for a Cash Buyer?

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If you’ve been thinking about selling your house as-is, you’ve probably wondered: What actually makes a property “as-is” ready? Do you need to clean it up first?Fix a few things?Get it inspected? Short answer? No. Long answer? It depends on who you’re selling to — and what expectations you have going into it. I’ve been … Continued

How Flood Zones Affect Home Sales in New Orleans

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If you own property in New Orleans, you’ve probably heard this question before: “What flood zone is it in?” And if you’re thinking about selling, you’re going to hear it a lot more. Flood zones play a big role in real estate here. Not just in how a house is marketed, but in how buyers … Continued

The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home to a Cash Buyer

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If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’ve probably come across the option of selling to a cash buyer. Cash buyers have been around for a while and have created their own niche in the real estate market. For some homeowners, it’s the perfect solution. For others, it may not be the best fit. The … Continued

How to Sell a Home in Poor Condition (Without Repairs)

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If you own a house that needs work, you’ve probably asked yourself this question: Do I really need to fix all of this before I sell? Short answer? No. You can absolutely sell a house in poor condition without making repairs. Long answer? It depends on how you choose to sell and what your expectations … Continued

How to Avoid Scams When Selling Your Home for Cash

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If you’ve ever searched online for ways to sell your house fast, you’ve probably seen a lot of companies advertising “We Buy Houses for Cash.” Some of those companies are legitimate. Some of them are not. These aren’t the same scams as in the Nigerian prince who needs you to send them $1000 and they will … Continued