Will you be listing my house on the MLS or actually buying it?

Great question. We’re not agents, and we don’t list houses. We are professional home buyers: We buy houses in Wichita and the surrounding areas in Kansas that meet our purchasing criteria. From there we may repair the house and resell it to another home owner or keep it as a rental ourselves.

Do you pay fair prices for properties?

Many of the houses we purchase are below market value (we do this so we can resell it at a profit to another homeowner). We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. However, in our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property but rather appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time or effort or expense is required on your part of fix up the property or pay agent fees. If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your house sold fast… let’s see if we can come to a fair win-win price. (Besides, our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you do not have to move forward with the offer we give… but it’s good to know what we’re offering!)

How do you determine the price to offer on my house?

Great question, and we’re an open book: Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the values of comparable houses sold in the area recently. As you know, house values have taken a huge hit in the last 5 years and most areas still haven’t seen prices come back up. We take many pieces of information into consideration… and come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you too.

Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?

This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your house: There are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house us. We’ll make you an offer, and if it’s a fit then we’ll buy your house (and we’ll often pay for the closing costs too!). No hassle. No fees. We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house (if any) and sell it for a profit (we’re taking all of the risks here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not, once we buy the house from you… the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments… and often with cash in your hand).

How are you different from a real estate agent?

Real estate agents or realtors list properties and hope that someone will buy them. The agent shows the properties to prospective buyers if there are any (the average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months) and then take a percentage of the sale price if they find a buyer. Oftentimes, the agent’s commission is 3-6% of the sale price of your house (so if it’s a $100,000 house, you’ll pay between $3,000 – $6,000 in commissions to an agent). Agents provide a great service for those that can wait 6-12 months to sell and who don’t mind giving up some of that sale price to pay for the commissions. But that’s where we’re different: We’re not agents, we’re home buyers. Our company actually buys houses. We don’t list houses. Since we’re actually the one buying the house from you, and we pay with all cash… we can make a decision to buy your house within a couple days (sometimes the same day). Again, we make our living by taking the risk to buy the house with our own cash, repair the house, and market it ourselves to find a buyer (which is the hard part in this market).

Is there any obligation when I submit my info?

There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us… and we won’t hassle you, won’t harass you… it’s 100% your decision and we’ll let you decide what’s right for you.

3 Steps To Selling Your Property Via A Rent To Own Agreement In Wichita

Selling your property via a rent to own agreement is an excellent way to easily get the price you want for your Wichita house. The process is simple and you’ll likely be able to find a buyer right away, even your current tenant! Learn more about how to set it up in our latest post!

There are many reasons why homeowners in Wichita are choosing to sell their properties via a rent to own agreement. If the cash isn’t needed right away, there are many financial benefits to selling your house in this manner. Below, we outline 7 steps to sell your property via a rent to own agreement in Wichita!

Step #1 – Find The Right Tenants

When entering into a rent to own agreement with a potential buyer, you’ll want to make sure it is someone you know and trust. If you would like to ultimately sell the house, you don’t want to have to worry about the deal not going through when the lease period is up. You are delaying the receipt of your funds in order to get the price you want, make sure you are working with someone who is worth it! If you have a great, long-term tenant, they are the first place you might want to look when trying to find the right people to move in.

Step #2 – Run The Numbers

As a seller, you are sacrificing immediate cash for a long term gain, so you will want to make sure it’s worth it. How much will you need upfront as a deposit? What about an option fee? You’ll need to figure out what you’ll need to charge in rent each month in order to make it worth it for you. You’ll need to determine which costs will be passed on to your tenants and which costs you will still need to manage. As you will still technically be the owner of the house during the lease period, you’ll ultimately be responsible for taxes and insurance. Make sure the monthly rent you are changing can cover these amounts!

With a rent to own agreement, the sale price is typically locked in at the time of purchase. However, in some cases, a tenant will agree to purchase at the market value at the time of the actual sale. While you run the risk of your home value dropping, you might also be able to get a higher price when all is said and done. If your tenant agrees to this, it is something you will want to consider!

Step #3 – Agree On Terms

There are many things a buyer and seller must agree to before executing their rent to own agreement. Before the buyer and seller sign on the dotted line, make sure to have an attorney look things over. Even the smallest mistake in your contract could have a huge impact on your ability to sell on the terms you had planned on.

A few of the financial details you will want to cover include:

Will there be a down payment?
How much will the rent be each month?
How much if anything, will go toward the buyers down payment?
How long before a purchase is required?
Who will be responsible for taxes, maintenance?
What happens with a default?

Spelling everything out as clearly as possible from the get-go will save you from any disagreement and frustration during the lease process and when it’s time to officially sell. When handled correctly, a rent to own agreement is a great way for a homeowner to sell their house in Wichita.

Contact our team today to learn more about selling your property via a rent to own agreement in Wichita! 316-854-1050

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