Sell your house as is in Lockhart, Florida
As a relatively new city, Lockhart is a congested residential area with the majority of houses having been constructed in the last 50 years. Many owners of the older houses are choosing to sell their house as is and upgrade to a new house in another area. The stats below can give your a good reason why this is happening.
The city of Lockhart is an interesting paradox in the sunshine state of Florida. The south part has experienced enough crime compared to its moderate north that one would think that they are 2 distinct cities. In the last 10 years, Orange County tax dollars have not been been heavily invested in Lockhart which is evident by the lack of recreational facilities and level of education. The overall downward trend of this city has had a substantial effect on the number of elderly retirees who have chosen to move elsewhere.
Though conditions are less than desirable in south Lockhart, the house flipping industry is there to help bring a balance. The before and after photos above show what is possible through a bathroom remodeling. But before a homeowner takes this kind of work on himself it should be said that inexperience and lack of finances could minimize the result. That is why many homeowners prefer to sell their house as is and leave the remodeling up to the buyer.
The tiles in the first photo were placed on the floor as a method of planning but the process is actually more involved. First the concrete ground has to be made flat and free of bumps. Next the mortar is evenly spread using a trowel. On top of the mortar a corrugated plastic membrane called Ditra is placed which is shown below.
After more mortar is spread over the Ditra membrane the tiles are carefully placed. The purpose of inserting the plastic membrane between the floor and tiles is to lessen the chance of the tiles cracking if the foundation of the house shifts. After about 24 hours the last step is to smear grout between the tiles. Cleaning up residual grout can be done with a damp sponge.
If a homeowner wanted to pay a remodeler to do a job like this the price could be around $8,000. However, looking at how the plumbing was changed to accommodate the shower there’s a good chance that the cost could be even higher.
To get a better picture about why selling a house “as is” can be a popular option in Lockhart, Florida we just have to be mindful of a sad statistic about the city’s declining socio-economic level.
About 23% of the children of Lockhart live below the poverty line
The truth is since many house sellers don’t have the money for repairs, fix and flip companies are a necessity. For families that aren’t planning to sell their house, a sudden medical emergency or job loss could prompt them to do so. Fast cash would allow them to move into an apartment for a while to get back on their feet as opposed to going homeless.
Our role in family stability
From our end, the fix and flip business is not an easy one. Not only are we trying to accurately price rehabilitation costs, we are talking with homeowners that are in the valley of decision. After all of the typical hassle that we go through in this industry, the joy comes when a customer speaks his mind after the sale is over. Most are grateful and they’ll say things like, “You saved us” or “I’m so glad all of that is behind me now”.
One important trait about us is that if we say we can buy your house for a certain price we will stand by what we said. We don’t try to come back to the bargaining table a few days before closing and try to get a lower price. And the bonus about working through us is that we are problem solvers. Not every home and property can fluidly go through new ownership. For example, many mobile homes aren’t married to the ground that they rest on. Multiple trips to the Division of Motor Vehicles are necessary before a purchase is made. We will assess each challenge that’s associated with your property and use our background to get the sale done as painlessly as possible.
Here is a checklist to help you understand if you should sell your house as is to a fix and flip operation or go though a regular real estate agent. If one or more scenarios fit your situation you should seriously consider calling us.
You don’t have money for repairs and remodeling.
Your house is in preforeclosure status.
Your house is in probate status.
You haven’t paid taxes on the house for an extended period of time.
You need cash ASAP.
You live out of state and can’t afford the upkeep and taxes.
You want debt collectors to stop calling you.
A medical emergency has or will put you in debt.