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Financing for your next real estate investment deal
ListingSpark works to help our investor clients get their next deal funded. There are plenty of creative ways to do this, from all cash to zero down. Here we will explore what we’ve seen work best for our clients, and point you to some of our favorite ways to find…
Read MoreOpendoor Reviews: What you Need to Know in 2022
Originating in 2015, Opendoor promised to simplify the home selling process by giving sellers an all-cash offer for their home within 24 hours. One of the pioneers of the real estate iBuyer model, Opendoor guarantees to help home-sellers “skip the hassle of listing, showings, and months of uncertainty.” However, this…
Read MoreTop Discount Brokers in Houston, TX
When searching for discount brokers in Houston, 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 you…
Read MorePaperwork 101: Paperwork for Selling a House Without a Realtor
Selling your house without a realtor, a method known as For Sale By Owner (FSBO), can be a financially rewarding route for homeowners. The only requirements are a hands-on approach and a willingness to leap into the uncharted waters of real estate transactions with nothing but your own strategy and…
Read MoreHow to Get Free MLS Comps Using ListingSpark’s Comparative Market Analysis
Finding Real Estate Comps Free with ListingSpark’s Market Compare Tool Before we get started, let’s first start with learning more about what exactly “comps are”, and why it’s important they come directly from the MLS instead of other third party sites. Accessing free real estate comps is crucial as it…
Read More5 For Sale By Owner Tips to Know
Many homeowners begin their home-selling journey as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO), seeking to save on commission fees. To aid these sellers, here are five essential tips every FSBO seller should know. There’s a surprising amount of misinformation prevalent in the FSBO world. So here we’re going to dig…
Read MoreSelling a home as-is: What you need to know in 2025
In Texas, there are a few things you need to know about selling your home as-is. Depending on your situation, as is sales may or may not be the best option for you. In this blog post, we’ll go over the pros and cons of selling as-is in Texas. We’ll…
Read MoreTech Roundup: The Best Real Estate Software for Investors
For any real estate investment, efficiency is king. A significant aspect of efficiency is managing your budget and costs. Inefficient expenses range from relying on a conventional listing agent to spending too much on holding costs. To stay competitive, savvy investors are constantly on the hunt for the latest tools…
Read MoreHow to Sell a House by Owner in Texas: 4 Steps To Get Right
The traditional way of selling homes (hiring real estate agents) is slowly giving way to a more profitable option: selling by owner, also known as FSBO (For Sale By Owner). This do-it-yourself model has been gaining traction, especially in states like Texas. Homeowners with a clear understanding of how to…
Read MoreDo You Need Property Value Analysis Software?
There’s an old saying in real estate: You make your money when you buy, not when you sell. But buying and selling are so strategically interwoven that you can only make good decisions on buying, holding, or selling with accurate and timely property value information. Well-researched insights are the key…
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