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Now is a great time to sell your house!  Demand is still incredibly high, with low inventory and a housing shortage across the country. Even with a rise in interest rates, property is still selling at record speed in most areas in many states.  The houses that aren’t selling? Well, they’re the usual ones…  Even … Continued

Did you inherit a property?   Inheriting a home is both a blessing and a huge obligation — it requires a lot of work.   It will be necessary to create a short-term plan for maintaining the home while the estate settles. This can take six months or more.   During this time, it’s also important to talk … Continued

Thinking of selling your house to a professional homebuyer?   There are a lot of benefits!  Getting a fair cash price, selling as-is, and the process is a whole lot faster than working with an agent and selling on the MLS.   But that’s not all.   Here are some benefits to working with a cash buyer that … Continued

Thinking of doing owner financing to sell your home?   Well, that’s not a bad idea if you do it right and you know what you’re getting into.  But you DO need to know what you’re getting into.   Here are some pros and cons for sellers in owner-financing deals:  PROS…  Sell Faster: Sellers who offer owner … Continued

Thinking of selling your house to a family member?  There are a few things you need to take into consideration before making this decision. Selling your home to a family member can be a great way to keep the property in the family, but it’s not always the best financial (or relational) decision.  Here are … Continued

Trying to off-load multiple properties in Wilmington?  Coordinating that — and selling the properties as fast as you’d like — can be a real pain.   You could sell each property through a real estate agent. But then you’re at the mercy of the housing market. And you’re not going to get as much money going … Continued

Getting a lot of maintenance requests from your tenants?   We get it.   Those requests get overwhelming… fast.   At High Sierra Properties, we’ve been working in the real estate market here in Wilmington for quite some time. So we know a thing or two when it comes to dealing with maintenance requests from your tenants.   Here … Continued

Working with contractors to repair your home should be easy.   But it often isn’t.   How does one find the best contractors for the job without breaking the bank?   What is the best method of communication with the contractors so everything goes smoothly?   How do you find contractors that you can trust?   At High Sierra Properties, … Continued

At High Sierra Properties, we talk a lot about how we can buy your home “as is”…  But what exactly do we mean by that?   Here’s what we mean:   We will buy your home in its CURRENT CONDITION:    – Whether it needs repairs, is outdated, or even if it’s in perfect condition, we will make … Continued

Did the purchase of your home fall through?   Nothing is quite as frustrating.   And there are a lot of different things that might cause that to happen.    The home might not appraise for the purchase price, there could be issues with the title, or the buyer could back out of the sale.   What are you … Continued

Selling a house is stressful 😬  Packing, cleaning, repairing, moving, staging, showing, negotiating, inspecting…  Those are just SOME of the verbs associated with selling a property.   It’s a lot of work.   And you might not know exactly what to expect.   So we thought we’d help. Here are some of the highest stress points of selling … Continued

Thinking of selling your house but worried it won’t pass the inspection?   When selling the traditional way, on the MLS, passing the home inspection is very important.   It’s one of the many contingencies that are typically included in a real estate purchase contract.  If problems are found during the inspection, the buyer can then choose … Continued

Is it a good time to sell your house?   At High Sierra Properties, if there’s one thing we’ve learned from buying houses in Wilmington, it’s that there are TONS of factors to consider when buying or selling a home.   It’s only natural that sellers want to sell at the best possible time (to get the … Continued

Thinking of selling your home?   Here are 8 questions that every homeowner needs to ask themselves before selling…  1. What is your reason for selling?  Are you looking to move out of state? Need to downsize or upsize? Wanting to invest in a new property?   2. How much is the home worth?   You might want … Continued

Thinking of selling your home to a professional cash buyer?   At High Sierra Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners just like you in Wilmington sell their property fast, as-is, and for a fair cash price.   It’s been great!  BUT…  We also understand that our service isn’t for every homeowner.  So we thought we’d take … Continued

Did your homebuyer recently back out of the contract?   Few things are as frustrating as that — it leaves you (the seller) in a financially and personally precarious position.   Here’s how you can recover!  First of all, remember that a home purchase is a legally binding contract. So, if a buyer backs out without a … Continued

Considering selling your home to a professional cash buyer?   As with every industry, there are *good* cash buyers… and there are *not so good* cash buyers.   Do your research before deciding on working with a particular cash buyer.   Check reviews. Call and ask questions. And ask for referrals.   At High Sierra Properties, we’ve been buying … Continued

Going through the probate process?   That can feel like the dark pathway of paperwork that never ends…  In fact, the American Bar Association places the average probate process (from start to finish) to last six to nine months. In rare cases, though, it can last as long as two years.  Other times, it can be … Continued

Are you in the process of moving your elderly parents in with you?   That’s a big change. And it can be difficult to navigate all of the nuances involved — health, financial, social… etc.   At High Sierra Properties, we’ve seen many sons and daughters move in with their parents to help them in their later … Continued

As we’ve talked about before, repairing a home can cost TONS of money… Often, upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.  BUT… There’s some really simple stuff you can do to maintain appliances and HVAC systems in your home so that there aren’t big costly repairs to be made (at least, not as often). Here’s … Continued

Selling your home but struggling to find a buyer? We get it. At High Sierra Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners sell their homes quickly for a fair cash price… homeowners who were previously struggling to get interest from traditional buyers. We can help you, too! In fact, here are some signs that suggest … Continued

Making repairs to a property is expensive and time-consuming.  But obviously, not all repairs are the same.  Some repairs — like painting walls, or fixing doorknobs — can be relatively quick, easy, and inexpensive.  Other repairs… well, they might not even be worth it because of how expensive they are… especially if many of these … Continued

At High Sierra Properties, we’ve been buying homes for cash for a while in Wilmington.  And naturally, we get a LOT of questions.  Most homeowners aren’t familiar with selling to professional cash buyers and so they ask a lot of questions up front — which is good! For people who might be curious but have … Continued

Real estate investing is hard.  It requires a lot of specialized knowledge and experience that can be difficult to acquire unless you’ve been working at it for years.  And at High Sierra Properties we’ve helped more than one property owner to get out of a bad real estate investment in Wilmington. Why?  Sometimes the investor … Continued

Selling a home during a divorce is not an easy task.  In fact, at High Sierra Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners going through a divorce sell their property for a fair cash price — to make that process as quick and easy as possible.  Still, there are challenges.  So we thought we’d give … Continued

Have a dust mite allergy?  Symptoms include… Sneezing Coughing Runny nose Stuffy nose Watery eyes Itchy eyes Itchy throat Itchy skin Chest pain We’ve seen a lot of properties in our time buying and selling real estate in Wilmington… and virtually all of them have dust mites (it’s just a matter of how many). So … Continued

Don’t want to continue working with your real estate agent?  You’re not the only one. It happens. Some of the top reasons that people fire their real estate agent include… Bad communication Doesn’t advocate for your interests Doesn’t know the market Bad marketing efforts Don’t get along personally Unethical behavior Whatever the case, the good … Continued

Selling your house?  Wondering what to fix before listing the home for sale?  Obviously, not all repairs are as important as others — so it’s important to set priorities and make the most critical repairs first.  If you’re dead-set on selling your home the TRADITIONAL WAY… here are some repairs we recommend starting with… 1st … Continued

At High Sierra Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners in Wilmington sell their homes easily, fast, and for a fair cash price.  But unsurprisingly… We also get a lot of questions that seem to be fueled by common myths and misconceptions about selling a property to professional homebuyers.  So we thought we’d take a … Continued

Want to sell a house with a cracked foundation? You might be worried that you won’t be able to sell… but the good news is that you CAN (so long as the cracked foundation is disclosed to the buyer and they agree to purchase it “as is”). But… just how bad is the damage? That … Continued

Trying to decide whether it’s better to sell your home the traditional way — through a real estate agent on the MLS — or to a professional cash buyer?  It varies from seller to seller. Here’s a direct comparison between those two options to help make a decision about what’s best for you and your … Continued

At High Sierra Properties, we buy properties as-is for cash in Wilmington.  We can even close in as little as two weeks — the seller picks the closing date and we pay all closing costs! And we’ve helped TONS of people in Wilmington to get a fast and fair offer for their homes. Primarily, we … Continued

Selling your home in Wilmington? Obviously, selling a home comes with a lot of challenges — some of which are always there… and some of which are created by making mistakes.  In fact, here are some of the most common mistakes to avoid as a home seller… 1. Getting too emotional. This is a tough … Continued

You might not know it, but a whopping 13.4 million Americans are behind on their mortgage or rent payments right now, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And there are a lot of reasons for that.  Maybe the property is abandoned, maybe the homeowner simply can’t afford the high mortgage or rent costs, or perhaps … Continued

At High Sierra Properties, we buy homes for cash in Wilmington. We’re then able to either pass off those properties to our community of real estate investors or restore the home ourselves.  Either way, the result is the same — the homeowner gets a fair price for their property, in cash, and the homeowner gets … Continued

Did your home appraisal come in for less than the agreed-upon price?  Talk about a headache! Nothing can throw a wrench in a seller’s plans quite like an appraisal coming in too low — most traditional buyers use loans from banks… which means they won’t be allowed to finance a property for any price that’s … Continued

Thinking of moving to another state?  That’s awesome! But obviously, moving can be quite expensive.  And at High Sierra Properties, we’ve helped a lot of people sell their homes quickly for a fair cash price in order to move in a timely manner.  Here are some simple moving tips we always give our clients for … Continued

We’re a team of real estate investors in Wilmington.  We help homeowners sell quickly, for a fair cash price, and we even pay all closing costs — sound cool?  You can give us a call at (910) 507-1150 🙂 One question we get a lot from sellers is “Why should I sell to you instead … Continued

Have you listed your house on the MLS but seem to be struggling to get people interested? We know.  It’s frustrating.  This could be happening for a lot of different reasons.  Maybe it’s because the house is priced too high.  Or you’ve been sitting on the house for a long time and nobody wants to … Continued

Dealing with obnoxiously high property taxes in Wilmington? Want to lower them?  Well, at High Sierra Properties, we’ve been real estate investing in Wilmington for quite some time now. And we’ve learned a thing or two about lowering property taxes.  So we thought we’d share some tips! Request Your Property Tax Card — The first … Continued

We’ve bought a lot of homes in Wilmington over the last few years.  In fact, it’s sort of our thing.  We make offers to homeowners who want to sell fast and as-is for a fair cash price… without the headaches of listing on the MLS or going through a real estate agent.  Obviously, this process … Continued

Need to hit a very specific closing date on the sale of your home in Wilmington?  At High Sierra Properties, we can’t tell you how many people we’ve met who’ve had to eat double mortgage payments while they waited for the property to sell in the old neighborhood after moving…  … or people who’ve sold … Continued

Having a rental property can be a great way to create passive income, build equity, and invest in your long-term wealth.  But how do you prepare a property to be a rental?  At High Sierra Properties, we’ve spent quite a long time investing in real estate in Wilmington… so we thought we’d drop by with … Continued