Category: sellers

What Makes a Qualified Buyer?

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When you want to sell your home fast, not every buyer will do. If you accept an offer, for instance, from someone who has yet to be approved for a loan — your offer is more likely to fall through during escrow. You can protect yourself and streamline the process by choosing to work with … Continued

Does My Home Insurance Cover Natural Disasters?

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One of the best ways to maintain value in your home is by making sure there isn’t any major damage. This includes water damage and mold, broken roof tiles, compromised siding, and foundation issues. But what happens if a major storm rips through your neighborhood? Does home insurance cover natural disasters? Well, it depends. Your … Continued

What to Ask a Realtor Before You Hire Them

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Hiring a real estate agent to help you sell your home is a big step. With the right Realtor, you can sell your home quickly to a reliable buyer. If you choose the wrong person, you could get ignored and your house might stay on the market. Do you know what to ask a Realtor? … Continued

Can’t Sell Your Home? Go from Carpet to Hardwood

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You’ve had your home on the market for weeks and there are no bites. You might need to consider making a change. Could going from carpet to hardwood make a difference? Maybe. Even though carpeting is cozy beneath your feet, it collects more allergens and is harder to clean. If you haven’t installed new carpet … Continued

Why an Open House Might Hurt Your Home Sale

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Once upon a time, the best way to sell your home was an open house. It was understood that if you planned to sell your house, you needed to allow a parade of strangers into the property. Thankfully, that may no longer be the case. In fact, if you rely on open houses to sell … Continued

What is a Mortgage Pre-Approval?

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In a seller’s market, you increase your chances of landing a dream home if you have pre-approved financing in place. This tells sellers that you’re serious about buying. They will also feel more confident about escrow closing on time. But what exactly is mortgage pre-approval? And how long does it take? Read on to learn … Continued

Our Top Posts About Home Sales in Sacramento

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Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, navigating the real estate market alone can be a challenge. Luckily, California Family Homebuyers is here to help. We know the best way to sell a house because, well, we do it all the time. We buy homes in all sorts of conditions and then turn around and … Continued