For those who need to know how to sell a distressed property in Belton, we’ll cover the options you have available. Traditional listings for this type of property are not suggested as they don’t attract most buyers, take far too long, and are too costly for most owners of a distressed property.
Professional Buyers
There are always two sides to everything and this holds true when considering how to sell a distressed property. Let’s explore using the service of a professional cash buyer when you’re selling. Due to the nature of cash sales, you’ll benefit time-wise because of the ability to perform extremely quick closings.
Additionally, the sale is as-is and there won’t be any downtime waiting for the right buyer. Nor will you be required to make the investment of your precious time and money in repairs. Another advantage is you’re not carrying any legal risk, as with selling on your own and since most professional buyers pay all of the closing costs, you’ll save even more.
Do-It-Yourself
Selling a distressed property on your own may sound appealing because you’re in charge. Additionally, you won’t be responsible for an agent or auctioneer fees, which can negatively impact your bottom line on the sale. If you’re knowledgeable on marketing and all of the legalities involved, while you may need to invest a great deal of time, you can save money by handling everything yourself.
Professional Auctioneers
Property auctions rarely imitate art, where fantastic prices are realized in movies and on television. Avoiding the headaches of showing your property is one of the favorable aspects of auctions. Additionally, these properties close within 30 to 40 days and sell as-is, so you won’t need to continue to pour time and money into repairs and upkeep of your property
While there are advantages to using a professional auctioneer, keep in mind the usual fee for their service is a rather high 10 percent of the final purchase price. Should the bidder be responsible for the auctioneer’s fee, lower bids overall are incentivized. Otherwise, you’ll be responsible for their fee, absorbing additional costs.
Due to the nature of auctions, the outcome isn’t guaranteed, you may be up against the issue of low attendance. There is also the innate competition when a high volume of properties is up for auction at the same time, leading to lower bids.
No matter which you choose, make educated decisions by taking the time to understand all of your options.
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