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Downsizing Your Sacramento House – 5 Reasons It’s A Great Choice!

March 4, 2020

Looking to downsize your home in Davis, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, or any of the surrounding areas? Downsizing can be a great next step in your life and we have a few ways it can make a positive impact listed below! As the years go by, what we need in a house will likely change. … Continued

What Should You Do With an Inherited Property in Sacramento?

February 5, 2020

By Laurel Sagen

Inheriting a home can be a mixed blessing — one that stirs up both gratitude and uncertainty. While it may feel like a generous and heartfelt gift from a loved one who passed, it also comes with a set of emotional, legal, and financial responsibilities that many people aren’t fully prepared for. You might be … Continued

Can A House Be Sold While In Probate In Sacramento California?

October 21, 2019

By Laurel Sagen

The answer to the often-asked question “Can a house be sold while it is in probate in Sacramento California?” is “Yes.” But you must adhere carefully to your state’s pertinent rules and regulations. The probate court will monitor every step and all aspects of the sale, and if you’re the executor, you, too, must monitor … Continued

What Can Go Wrong When You Inherit a House in California

October 14, 2019

By Laurel Sagen

If you’ve suddenly inherited a house, you may not be prepared for the questions and issues that can arise. And if you make the wrong decisions, you will likely encounter financial, emotional, and family problems before long. Forewarned is forearmed, they say, so here’s some of what can go wrong when you inherit a house … Continued

Do You Need To Prepare Your House to Sell To A Direct Buyer In Sacramento?

March 29, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

Different kinds of sales avenues, while similar in many ways, still require different kinds of marketing and variations in preparation for sale. So do you need to prepare your house to sell to a direct buyer in Sacramento? Yes, you do – sometimes, but not always. Many direct buyers will often buy a house as-is, … Continued

Benefits of Selling Directly To An Investor in Sacramento

March 22, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

In general, going the traditional route to sell your house – that is, using a real estate agent, going through multiple showings, and waiting for a buyer to secure financing – will often get you a higher sale price. But it takes much longer, and you lose a good chunk of money to fees and … Continued

Listing vs. a Direct Sale to a Real Estate Investor in Sacramento

March 15, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

If you want to sell your house, should you list it with an agent, or should you sell directly to a real estate investor? The best answer is . . . it depends. Everyone’s situation is unique, and that’s what determines the best option. So let’s look at some of the pros and cons of listing vs. … Continued

Direct Sale a House vs. FSBO vs. An Agent – Laurel Buys Houses

March 12, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

There is more than one way to sell your Sacramento house! So many people get wrapped up in the idea of listing, that they don’t explore all of the ways a home can be sold. Many people miss out on saving time and/or money by using the only solution they know how. There are many … Continued

Selling Your House: How To Stand Out In A Buyers Market in Sacramento

March 5, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

Standing out in a buyers market can be a challenge when there is so much competition to be had. Are you thinking about selling your house in Sacramento? If so, we’ve come up with some great ways to help your home to stand out from the rest. No matter what the market is like, with the … Continued

5 Things To Fix Before You List Your House in Sacramento

February 26, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

Are you thinking about listing your Sacramento house? If so, you will likely be making some fixes and upgrades to the home in order to get it listing-ready. But not all repairs are created equal. You don;t want to make expensive repairs that offer little to no return. In this blog, we have put together our … Continued