Laurel’s Sacramento Real Estate Blog

5 Ways To Avoid Foreclosure In Sacramento

March 18, 2020

There is freedom from foreclosure, and we want to help you find that! If foreclosure has been looming over you, the best way to avoid it is to face it. Take a deep breath and center yourself. You will get through it. It’s important for you to open the letters your lender is sending you … Continued

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

March 4, 2020

By Laurel Sagen

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

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

5 Renovations to Avoid When Flipping a House in Sacramento

February 19, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

Many people jump into flipping a house with great intentions, only to find themselves buried in renovation work. Often times, one project will lead to another costing you time and money. If you are flipping a house for the first time, you should be aware of these 5 renovations to avoid. Flipping a House in … Continued

5 Signs of a Great Real Estate Agent in Sacramento, California

February 19, 2018

By Laurel Sagen

There are lots of agents out there. They all say they want to work for you and will do “whatever it takes!” But how do you know when you’ve found the right one? What should you look for in a Realtor? We have put together our Top 5 signs of a great real estate agent! … Continued