When I sold my house in Jacksonville, Florida, it was not in the best shape.
Although I tried to keep up with maintenance and repairs, there was simply too much to deal with.
The house was built in the late 1800’s, and the age caused some major problems. There was no insulation in the walls, no conventional ductwork and the windows leaked air. Cooling the living space in the summer and heating it in the winter was just about impossible. I relied on a combination of window air conditioners, portable air conditioners and electric baseboard heaters. The cost of running those appliances was astronomical and the house was rarely comfortable. Plus, the electrical system was severely outdated. I had one plug in each room. I couldn’t run the washing machine at the same time as the microwave. I constantly tripped breakers and worried about an electrical fire. The house needed a new roof, new appliances and a complete renovation. Not only was I unwilling to invest such a huge amount of time, I didn’t want to live with the disruption and mess of a bunch of contractors swarming my home. However, I wasn’t sure how to go about selling the house. A bank wasn’t going to supply a loan to a potential buyer. The property didn’t meet local safety codes and wouldn’t pass a home inspection. I did some research and came across cash home buyers. I had seen various billboards advertising their services but had never taken the idea seriously. When I looked into the possibility, I learned that the process is very safe, straightforward and speedy. I had an offer the same day I submitted an online contact form. I worked with a cash buyer that is local to Jacksonville and has built a reliable reputation.
