Author: paulaayson

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

How to Sell a House With Squatters or Tenants That Won’t Move Out

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Selling a house is already a complicated process. Selling a house when tenants won’t move out (usually referred to as squatters) can make things even more stressful. This is something I see fairly often across the New Orleans metro area. Sometimes the tenant has been there for years. Sometimes they’re behind on rent. Sometimes the … Continued

Can You Sell a House in New Orleans That Has an Unfinished Renovation?

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Short answer? Yes. You can absolutely sell a house that has an unfinished renovation. Long answer? It depends on who you’re trying to sell it to — and how far along that renovation actually is. Unfinished projects are more common than most people think. People start with good intentions. Then life happens. Contractor disappears.Budget runs … Continued