It’s a tough time to sell a house. Hoping to stand out from the crowd, sellers are advertising "Owner Will Finance!" Accepting payments over time provides buyers an alternative to bank financing. Of course sellers don’t want to trade a house that won’t sell for a buyer that won’t pay. Before you agree to "Be the Bank" read these 7 Tips For Safe Seller Financing! … [Read more...] about Safe Seller Financing Tips
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Avoid Three Seller Financing Mistakes
Would you rather have $97,000 to sell your $100,000 note or only $80,000? The difference in usually comes down to the big three. Here’s the three biggest mistakes note sellers make and how to avoid flushing money down the drain. Mistake #1 – Failing to Check Credit The payer’s credit report lets you know how timely they have paid bills in the past. This is a good indicator of … [Read more...] about Avoid Three Seller Financing Mistakes
5 Reasons Owners Offer Seller Financing
Why would a seller allow a buyer to make payments over time for the purchase of property? Wouldn't the seller rather get paid now and require the buyer to obtain a bank loan? Here are 5 reasons property owners offer seller financing: 1. Reduced Marketing Times What is the first thing a real estate agent does when property is not moving and has been on the market for 60 to … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Owners Offer Seller Financing
What is Seller Financing?
When a seller allows a buyer to make payments over time for the purchase of property, it is known as owner financing or seller financing. This private financing by the seller can take the place of a bank loan or be in addition to a conventional mortgage. The payment amount, interest rate, and other terms are agreed upon between the buyer and seller. The amount financed by the … [Read more...] about What is Seller Financing?
Sell Property Fast With Owner Financing
When a property isn’t selling most real estate agents are quick to suggest a reduction to the sales price. It is common to see the tag line “Price Reduced” added to for sale signs, listings and ads. Rather than just reducing price... consider offering owner financing to sell a property quickly! In today’s real estate market obtaining a mortgage can be a large stumbling block … [Read more...] about Sell Property Fast With Owner Financing