We Buy Ugly Houses Review: Pros and Cons for Home Sellers

We Buy Ugly Houses is a brand that many have heard of. As part of the HomeVestors Inc. franchise corporation, they are a national real estate investment franchise that purchases “ugly” homes. They then either flip them for a profit, keep them as a rental property, or wholesales the contract…

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What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

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What does contingent mean in real estate? This is a question that can be very confusing, due to the fact contingencies can come in many different forms. I’ll discuss each in this article. Contingent MLS Listing Status What does contingent mean in regards to the MLS listing status? It means…

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Your Guide to Offerpad: Reviews, Pros, Cons, & Fees

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iBuyers have grown to be a large segment in the real estate transaction market. One prominent iBuyer company, Offerpad, promises homeowners the opportunity to sell their home quickly and easily. However, this convenience may come at a cost with service fees sometimes running as high as 10% (far more than…

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What is Earnest Money and How Much is Enough?

When purchasing a home, not only is there a buyer and seller executing a contract, there is also a monetary consideration called earnest money that binds the agreement. How earnest money is handled can differ from state to state. For the purposes of this article we’ll discuss the norm in…

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How to use the ListingSpark referral program

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The ListingSpark Referral program is a great way to earn rewards simply by telling your friends about ListingSpark. Today, we’re excited to let you know that the referral program has been upgraded! You can now access your Referrals details directly from your ListingSpark Dashboard. Read the step-by-step instructions to learn how to earn…

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How Long Does It Take To Sell a House?

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How long does it take to sell a house? Great question, complicated answer with a lot of variables. Are you selling as a For Sale By Owner? Listing the home with a Realtor on the MLS? Are you selling to an investor or an iBuyer? Is the buyer paying cash…

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How To Sell Your House Fast

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How do I sell my home fast? At ListingSpark, we hear this question all the time. It’s a great question, but can come with a complicated answer. A better question might be, if I want to sell my home fast, what is the trade-off? Or better yet, how do I…

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ListingSpark June Real Estate Market Update

Given our position as a technology-centric real estate company based here in Texas, we’ve been asked to share some of our insights, and some of our market data.  April was brutal. No other word to describe it.  In May, we felt the effects of the stay at home orders and…

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Top Discount Brokers in San Antonio, TX

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When searching for discount brokers in San Antonio, you may notice a lot of options at your disposal. It can be a challenge to understand what’s important to look for when finding the right company or Realtor to sell your house in a “non-traditional” way. In this article we’ll help…

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