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September 9, 2020
Sold Her Home For Cash In McLean, Virginia
Janice owned a property in McLean, Virginia. The property was in good shape, but hadn’t been renovated in awhile. She saw a commercial for 4 Brothers Buy Houses and decided to contact us. After a brief negotiation, we were able to go under contract in April and close in May. She got the money she wanted.
This is the story of Janice, from McLean, Virginia. Janice owned a second home in McLean that she wasn’t really using for anything much except storage. She saw a commercial for 4 Brothers Buy Houses and decided she was interested in selling her property for cash. We were able to come to an agreement with Janice after a brief negotiation and provide her with the financial value she felt her home was worth. Here is how she was able to go from a phone call to closing in just a few months.
Janice Owned A Second Home She Was Using For Storage
Like quite a few homeowners, Janice owned a second property that she wasn’t really using much. The property wasn’t being rented out or generating any secondary form of income. In fact, Janice was primarily using it for storage. Even though the property wasn’t being used much, it was still in a very desirable area in Virginia. Janice saw a 4 Brothers Buy Houses commercial one day and decided she wanted to sell.
The Home Hadn’t Been Renovated In Years
The property hadn’t been renovated in years, but it was still in relatively good condition. Janice knew that the property could be sold for a good price on the open market, but she wasn’t interested in going through the lengthy traditional sale process. She wanted to get the money that her home was worth quickly. She knew that by working with 4 Brothers Buy Houses, she could do just that.
We Went From First Contact To Closing In Just A Few Months
One of the biggest draws to selling to 4 Brothers Buy Houses is how quickly you can go from a phone call to under contract, and then from being under contract to closing. Janice was able to go under contract in April and then go to closing in May. The speed of the transaction is really what made her interested in selling to us.
You can sell your property in just a few months, just like Janice did. She went to closing in just a month. Call 4 Brothers Buy Houses, and we’d be happy to talk to you about your home and how you can sell it for cash too. We’ll provide you with a free, no obligation quote. You don’t have to worry about any expensive renovations or repairs. Give us a call today, and we’ll get to work on helping you sell your home. You don’t have to hire a real estate agent or worry about going through a lengthy sale process. You won’t have to showcase your home to dozens of interested buyers. When you work with us, you can sell your home in just a few short months. In this transaction, everyone wins.
September 9, 2020
How You Can Use Instagram To Sell Your Home
More people than ever are using social media in order to sell their homes. Instagram can be a tremendous asset. By engaging with hashtags, utilizing Instagram Stories, and posting quality content, you can attract interested buyers. The key is to post about things that your target audience enjoys, in addition to photos and information about your home.
With the social media boom of the last decade, tens of millions of people across the country are using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter everyday. Instagram has become especially popular as a photo sharing service. But Instagram isn’t just for kids sharing photos of parties. It has increasingly become a platform for shopping for clothes, vehicles, and yes, even houses. Real estate agents and even homeowners themselves have begun using Instagram to reach out to prospective buyers and give interested parties a closer look at their property. Here is how you can use Instagram to help you make a sale.
Don’t Only Post About Your Home
The first rule to having a successful Instagram account is not to be too one dimensional. Your goal may be to sell your property, but to do that, you’ll need to build an audience. And your audience wants diversified content. So that means you may want to add some photos of your community. Add in some pictures of nearby amenities and attractions. Talk some about the nearby schools. Highlight your home, but make sure that you are also talking about the other reasons why someone may want to move into your neighborhood.
Use Hashtags And Stories Effectively
In order to reach your audience, you need to know what they are talking about. Do some research and find out what your target buyers are interested in. Then you can start being active in those hashtags in order to help build your following. You’ll also want to use Instagram Stories effectively. Instagram Stories are short posts that only stay active for 24 hours. These posts are a great way to post short videos and engage with your followers on a more personal level.
Engage With Other Accounts
This one is key. It is good practice to engage with other accounts and to like and share their posts through your stories. Engaging with other accounts encourages them to do the same with your posts. And the more engagement your posts get, the more likely they are to get seen by prospective buyers. You can start by engaging with other local community pages, but you may also want to look at engaging with general real estate pages as well.
Instagram can be a good tool for helping homeowners sell their property. But it can be difficult to learn how to use, especially if you aren’t familiar with social media to begin with. If you don’t want to learn how to use Instagram, you can call 4 Brothers Buy Houses. Our team will help you to sell your property for cash so that you can get the money that you deserve, when you want it. You can avoid the traditional lengthy sale process. When you work with 4 Brothers Buy Houses, you can sell your property in as little as a month. Give us a call today!
September 9, 2020
What New Parents Are Looking For In A Home
Young millennials are becoming dominant players on the housing market. What does that mean for sellers? Well, millennials with kids typically want more rooms, and larger backyards. Millennials with kids are also paying close attention to the local school districts and nearby amenities. These families often want to get into a home quickly and may be willing to make a deal to get the home they want.
With millennials coming into the housing market in increasingly large numbers, it is important for sellers to understand the demographic and what they are looking for. When it comes to millennials with kids, figuring out their wants and needs is a little bit easier. Millennials with children aren’t as worried about the latest style trend. Instead, they are focused on things such as the number of bedrooms in the home and the quality of the schools in the area. Here is what you need to know about what types of homes millennials with children are interested in.
More Bedrooms
Millennials with kids typically aren’t looking for a one bedroom. These buyers are interested in properties with two or more bedrooms, so that they can make sure that their children get their own room to grow up in. If your property has more than one bedroom, you could be at an advantage for selling to millennial homebuyers.
A Bigger Backyard
A big backyard is a big draw because children can play outside. This could also be a space where pets may be living as well. Make sure to showcase your backyard in your online listing. You’ll also want to make sure that your outdoor furniture is clean and that the space isn’t cluttered.
A Focus On Local Schools
You really can’t always control which kinds of schools are around your property. But if you do have good schools around your home, this is something that you should really highlight. Young millennial parents are very concerned about local schools and they will be willing to pay more in order to buy a home that is in a school district with a strong academic reputation. Make sure that you know which schools are located around your property so that you know how to showcase them in your listing.
More Storage Space
Having kids means more toys and trinkets. And those things add up over time. Millennials are looking for a home with extra storage space, like garages and closets, where they can store these things for the long haul. Having extra storage space is definitely a selling point in today’s housing market.
You don’t have to worry about the housing trends of young millennials in order to sell your home. You can sell your property for cash and get the value that you feel you deserve, and do it on your timeline. Once you contact us, we’ll begin the process. You’ll get a free, no obligation quote. If you decide to move forward, we can complete the transaction in as little as a month. That way, you can get your money and move on without the need to complete any costly repairs or renovations. Give us a call today if you are looking to sell your home.
September 9, 2020
How To Get Your Listing Noticed
How can you get your online home listing noticed? The same way that you would do so in the real world—with curb appeal. A great way to get eyes on your listing is to start with photos of the front yard, and then to move to interior photos of a renovated kitchen or bathroom.
If you are trying to get your online home listing noticed, you need to be creative. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, less people are looking at homes in person. Listing online is the popular move right now. The good news is that your property can still stand out, even if you decide to list it online. You just need to figure out how to attract the attention of prospective buyers. Here is what you can do in order to make sure that people are interested in checking out your property.
Curb Appeal Is Still Key
Curb appeal–how your property looks from the curb–is absolutely critical. If people don’t like how your property looks from the road in real life, they are going to keep driving by. The same thing applies online. If people don’t like how your property looks from the outside, they are going to keep on swiping. You need to make sure that your front yard’s grass has been cut, and that the exterior furniture is clean and uncluttered.
Show Off Renovated Spaces
Buyers love renovated spaces, such as kitchens and bathrooms. If you have renovated either of those rooms recently, they need to have a prominent placement in your listing. Let buyers know in the description that you’ve renovated your bathroom or kitchen, and make sure to show off those new stainless steel countertops.
Do You Have A Home Office?
Because of the COVID-19 crisis, more people are working from home than ever. That means that home offices are extremely valuable. One of the best ways to get your listing noticed is to have a home office. Since most homes don’t–this is an extra amenity that can get your property the added attention that you need in order to make a sale.
Have A 3D Online Tour
Several online platforms allow you to upload a 3D tour of your property, which allows prospective buyers to get a feel for how it is to be inside of your home. This can be a great way to showcase smaller spaces like closets and hallways in your home as well, which often don’t get a lot of love in traditional listing photos.
Not interested in listing your property online? Don’t want to work on taking all of those photos? If you don’t want to go through that process, you can call our team at 4 Brothers Buy Houses. We’ll purchase your property for cash, and you don’t have to even think about an online listing. After you call us, we will stop by your property for an evaluation and give you a free, no obligation quote. Avoid the frustration of the traditional home sales process and get the value that you deserve. Give us a call today.
September 9, 2020
What You Need To Know About Housing Supply Going Forward
There is a housing crunch, with fewer homes than expected hitting the market during the COVID-19 crisis. The shortage is being driven by low-interest rates which increase buyer power, and older couples holding onto their homes while young millennials enter the market looking to buy. Further stimulus could increase the power of buyers even more going forward.
The COVID-19 crisis has changed lives all across the country, right down to the way that homes are bought and sold. In the early days of the crisis, many analysts believed that housing prices would drop precipitously, similar to what happened in the 2008 financial crisis. Instead, housing prices have remained strong. While they have dropped somewhat in major cities, they have risen considerably in suburbs across the US. This result has been driven by low-interest rates, older couples who are remaining in their homes, and young families who are looking to move out of the city and into the suburbs.
Low-Interest Rates Are Shifting The Balance Of Power To Buyers
With the crisis raging, central banks around the world have lowered interest rates. The situation in the US is no different. Low interest rates have made mortgages much cheaper than they have been in recent decades, which makes it easier for first time homebuyers to take the leap. Interest rates are expected to be relatively low for the foreseeable future, especially with the real economy struggling with high unemployment and slower growth. Young homebuyers are expected to continue to take advantage of this, which brings us to our next point.
Older Homeowners Have Less Interest In Selling
Older couples have less interest in leaving their home than ever. The COVID-19 crisis is especially dangerous for the older generation, which is leading them to be less inclined to sell. Millennials are looking to move out of dense cities and to buy in the suburbs. But since there is lower supply because older generations aren’t moving out, prices are increasing. Until the COVID-19 crisis lets up, analysts expect older couples to have less interest in selling. And these families typically have retirement savings and other forms of income to be able to weather the storm even if the economy continues to struggle.
There Has Been Less Home Construction In Recent Years
In the years following the 2008 financial crisis, there has been less home construction. That just increases the supply pressure in the housing market and serves to drive housing prices in the suburbs up even more.
If you are looking to sell your property without the hassle of having to worry about the state of the market, then you are in luck. You can contact our team at 4 Brothers Buy Houses. We can walk you through the process of selling your home for cash, on your timeline. You don’t have to worry about hiring a real estate agent, listing your property on the MLS, or handling any expensive and lengthy renovations. You can sell when you want, and get the money that you deserve. We can come by your property at any time and give you a free, no-obligation quote. Contact us today, and we can get to work.
August 1, 2020
Common Home Hazards To Look Out For
Accidents in the home are more prevalent than commonly assumed. In fact, home accidents cause nearly 20,000 deaths in the United States each year. Annually, about 20 million medical visits are also the direct result of a home accident. Researchers estimate that home accidents cost over $200 billion each year. These accidents for the most part, are avoidable. You can take action in order to make your home a safer place for your family and friends. Here are a few of the hazards that you need to look out for.
Make Sure Staircases Are Well-Lit
The most common home accident, and the leading case of death in this environment, is falling. Falls often occur on or around stairs. Children and the elderly are especially susceptible here. Falls can cause broken bones and fractures that can decrease quality of life for the elderly. For instance, a hip fracture after a fall may require surgery or long term care needs. Mobility can be severely impacted. You can avoid this by making sure that your staircases have good lighting at all times. Make sure that handrails are in place and maintained. The same should be done for the steps themselves.
Place Smoke Detectors Around The House And Test Them Regularly
Everyone knows the importance of having smoke detectors around the house to alert you in the event of a fire. Making sure these smoke detectors have the proper batteries is also key. What many people don’t realize is that you also need to have a carbon monoxide detector in your home. Carbon monoxide can’t be detected through smell, which makes it extremely dangerous if you aren’t careful. Getting your heaters inspected on a regular basis can lower the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, but it is important to make sure you have a battery powered carbon monoxide detector in your home as well.
Keep Your Kitchen Safe
Kitchens present a significant risk to children, particularly stoves, pans, and knives. You want to make sure that you don’t use the front burners if children are around, so they can’t reach up and grab a handle. You’ll also want to make sure that dishwashers are locked so that children can’t pick up hot or sharp prongs or knives.
If you aren’t interested in making the necessary repairs to your home, you can still sell your property. Call 4 Brothers Buy Houses. We’ll purchase your property as is for the value that you deserve. You don’t have to worry about fixing your property up or having expense maintenance done. We’ll stop by and provide you with a free, no obligation quote. Contact us today and we can get started on the process. You don’t have to bother with a traditional showcase or real estate agent. Sell your property on your own terms.
July 31, 2020
Will COVID-19 Affect When You Can Sell Your Home?
Selling a home has always been a fairly difficult process. In the midst of a global pandemic, it is even harder. You have to worry about safety precautions and whether prospective buyers will want to handle the process in-person or online. You also have to think about what a local outbreak could mean for your sales prospects. After all, if your community has to go into lockdown again at some point in the future, that could mean no homes are getting bought and sold. Here is what you need to know about how COVID-19 could change your timeline for selling your house.
COVID-19 Has Changed The Way Homes Are Bought And Sold
The biggest change is how so many processes have been moved online. Many showcases are now virtual. But in some cases, prospective buyers are still coming to a property to see it in person. Often, they are signing statements that they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms and that they have not been in contact with anyone who does either. But this still comes with risk, and you have to determine how much risk you are comfortable with when it comes to selling your property.
An Outbreak In Your Town Could Make A Traditional Sale Impossible
If you are more comfortable with in-person showings, you should be aware that an outbreak could make a traditional sale impossible. If your town becomes a COVID-19 hotspot, you might not be able to conduct in-person showings at all. Are you prepared to wait it out? Do you have to sell immediately? If you need to sell right away, it might be better to call a company such as 4 Brothers Buy Houses and sell your property for cash.
Your Sale Timeline May Change Based On Events Outside Your Control
The biggest thing you need to realize is that COVID-19 has moved events outside of your control. In the past, selling a home was frustrating or tedious, but you knew how the process would play out, for the most part. Now, your county or state government may mandate a lockdown, or institute new regulatory changes on how homes are bought and sold. Navigating this process can be expensive and time-consuming. Some homeowners may want to wait for more favorable conditions. Others may decide they want to try to have a traditional sale despite the virus. Some may want to sell as quickly as they can to a company that will purchase their property for cash.
Trying to sell your home during the COVID-19 crisis? Don’t fret. You can call 4 Brothers Buy Houses and sell your property on your own timeline. We’ll come to your property and provide you with a free, no obligation quote. We’ll purchase your home for cash and give you the value that you deserve for your property. If you don’t want to have to worry if the COVID-19 crisis will prevent you from selling on your timeline, then call us today. We’d be happy to buy your property so that you can move on.
July 30, 2020
Keeping Your Home Organized Is Key To Finding A Buyer
You may think that selling a home is all about the property’s age, latest renovation, square footage, and surrounding schools and amenities. While all of those things matter, they aren’t the only thing that you need to worry about. If your property isn’t neat and organized, you are going to struggle to find a buyer. Some homeowners don’t feel it is necessary to take the time to declutter their property or to remove unnecessary items before showcasing the home to prospective buyers. Here’s why you need to take organization seriously.
Clutter Can Ruin Your Curb Appeal
Curb appeal matters because you need to attract prospective buyers who may ride by in your neighborhood. If a potential buyer doesn’t like what your property looks like from the street, they aren’t going to go park and walk inside for your open house or showcase. Old lawn furniture, trash in the yard, uncut grass or shrubs that haven’t been trimmed can all damage your curb appeal. You want to minimize the clutter outside, so get rid of the tools or whatever else you may have left outside that doesn’t fit the aesthetic.
Prospective Buyers Don’t Want To See A Disorganized Property
You can’t forget about the inside of your property either. Once you have prospective buyers inside for an open house, you want to make sure that they see a home that feels warm and inviting. When you visit a home with piles of clothes laying around, unfinished food sitting out in the open, or trash that hasn’t been taken out, you aren’t going to be as interested as a property where the interior is organized and neat.
Get Your Organization Done Early
Organizing your property and cleaning everything up takes time. This isn’t something that you want to be handling last minute. Make sure that you get your organization done early on so that you don’t have to worry about it the day of. You want to be focused on selling your property’s positive attributes, not scrambling to clean your laundry and wipe down the kitchen. Get your organization done days in advance so that you aren’t running around right before your prospective buyers show up.
Organizing your property is a lot of work. It can take time, money, effort, and resources. If you want to sell your property but don’t want to take the time to get everything inside organized, you are in luck. 4 Brothers Buy Houses will purchase your home as is for cash. We’ll come back and evaluate your property and give you a free, no obligation quote. You can sell your property and get cash immediately. Get what you deserve for your home–call us today and we can get the process started.
July 29, 2020
Why You Should Invest In Your Outdoor Living Space
Thinking about improving your home’s outdoor space? Enhancing your outdoor spaces can improve your home’s property value. But that isn’t the only benefit to a comfortable outdoor living space. You can also provide another space for your family to entertain guests. And when you spend more time outdoors, you can improve both your physical and mental health. Here’s why you may want to work on improving your outdoor space so that you can start spending more time outdoors.
Outdoor Spaces Are Great For Family Time And Entertaining Guests
In the summer months, you don’t want to be cooped up indoors all time. After a long, cold winter, you want to be able to enjoy the summer sun alongside your family and friends. Improving your outdoor space–whether it is a patio, a deck, or just your backyard–can be a great way to bring everyone together for a great time. Improving this space will allow you to throw any kind of event, from a barbeque to a birthday party.
Improving Your Outdoor Spaces Can Increase Your Property’s Value
This is the big one that everyone knows about. Improving your outdoor space can have a dramatic positive effect on your property’s value. This effect can easily be worth thousands of dollars. Improving the aesthetic of your outdoor spaces means making sure the grass is cut and the trees and shrubs are trimmed. You want to make sure that you’ve decluttered the space and removed any furniture that doesn’t fit. You might want to think about hiring a landscaping company to make sure that you have the right flowers and colors to match the exterior look of your home as well.
Being Outdoors Can Improve Your Physical And Mental Health
It’s no secret that getting sunlight can improve your vitamin D levels. And getting sun is also associated with increased levels of happiness. That means being outdoors can improve both your physical and your mental health. That is a great reason to focus on enhancing your outdoor space. Spending more time outdoors in the spring and summer months is a good way to start feeling better.
If you aren’t interested in investing in your outdoor living space, then you can contact our 4 Brothers Buy Houses team. We can talk to you about the process of selling your home for cash. You don’t have to spend money on improving your landscaping or patio. You don’t have to go big on the curb appeal. We’ll send somebody to your home and give you a free, no obligation quote. You can take the process on at your own pace. Contact 4 Brothers Buy Houses today, and get what you deserve for your home.
July 28, 2020
From Contract To Closing In Just 14 Days
A homeowner living in Silver Spring, Maryland decided it was time to sell his property. The property had been in his family for a long time–and when his mother passed, he inherited it. The property was never updated or renovated, and doing so would have come at significant costs. So how did this homeowner sell his property for cash, and go from contract to closing in just two weeks? He called 4 Brothers Buy Houses. Here is his story.
Inherited The Home 10 Years Ago
Just like many other families, our homeowner inherited his property from his mother. His mother passed about a decade ago, and she left him the home. In many families, inheriting a property brings a number of questions, especially if siblings are inheriting the property together. One sibling may want to sell, while another may want to renovate, and another may want to stay and live in the property. In this case, our homeowner knew he wanted to sell, but wasn’t really sure where to start.
The Home Was Never Occupied Or Updated
Since the property was never renovated, it was in need of repairs and maintenance that our homeowner didn’t want to pay for. Without any renovation, it was going to be difficult for the property to sell on the open market. Older homes that have not been renovated often struggle to find interested buyers, especially among the younger millennial generation that is now buying their own properties. Our homeowner decided to call 4 Brothers Buy Houses in order to make sure he could sell on his own terms.
4 Brothers Buy Houses Closed 14 Days After Signing
4 Brothers Buy Houses evaluated the property and put in an offer on June 3rd. The offer was accepted on June 4th, and closing was complete by June 18th. Our homeowner had officially sold his property just 2 short weeks after going under contract with 4 Brothers Buy Houses. After 10 years of owning the property his mother had left him, he finally had the cash he wanted, and he got the value he felt he deserved from the home.
If you want to sell your property quickly, then you can contact our team at 4 Brothers Buy Houses. We’ll be happy to walk you through the process of how you can sell your home for cash. You won’t have to go through the traditional showcasing, and you don’t need to spend money on expensive renovations or repairs. We can stop by your property and give you a free, no obligation quote. That way, you can sell your property at your own pace, on your own timeline. Give us a call today, and we can get started.
