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Green Leaf House Buyers, Columbus, OH (2026)

07/28/2022

Being a landlord isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be...

It seemed like such a good idea at first — you’d own one additional property, manage tenants, and make some extra cash every month.

Why not?

But then it became EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to find trustworthy tenants... repairs got out of hand... and let’s not even get started on the yard work.

It’s frustrating and exhausting...

Fortunately, you are NOT out of options. Here are some things to consider...

Interview ALL Potential Tenants — If you want to keep your property, fix it up, and rent it out, we highly recommend creating an interview process to vet ALL potential tenants. Don’t take people at face value and don’t say “yes” out of desperation. Require proof of good credit and at least one good letter of recommendation.

Hire a Property Management Company — If you don’t want to manage the property yourself but you still want to own it and potentially make a little money every month, consider hiring a trustworthy property management company. The downside is that doing this will cut into your monthly profit. The upside is that a good property management company will handle repairs, finding tenants, and lots of other things.

Sell To a Professional Home-Buyer — Maybe you’re all together ready to quit being a landlord; we totally understand. If that’s the case, give us a call (614) 324-7256. We buy houses fast
for cash (we can close within just a few weeks) and we can even evict your tenants for you if you want to avoid doing that. Let’s chat!

07/26/2022

Have to relocate for work and in a bind to sell your house quickly?

Totally understand. Here are some tips!

Clean & Fix Important Stuff FIRST — Most sellers have plenty of time to make renovations, updates, clean, and fix items. But if you’re in a bind, then you need to prioritize your time to fix and update BIG STUFF first. Focus on functionality first (HVAC system, broken windows, plumbing, etc) and then focus on fixing or updating appliances or features (flooring, paint, counters, etc). This will ensure that you get the most important stuff done upfront.

Get Started ASAP — The sooner you start on fixing or updating your home, the better. This is not the time to procrastinate. So start packing, cleaning, and fixing right away. This will make your move smoother and less stressful.

Offer an Enticing Price — It’s no secret that buyers love a good deal. And the better the deal, the faster you’re going to sell your house on the MLS. The biggest downside to going this route is that you’ll get less than you want for your house AND you might not sell quickly (it’s always a bit of a gamble).

Work With a Professional Home-Buyer — But what if you don’t have time to make repairs to your house? What if you don’t even have time to clean it? What if you have to sell within just a couple of weeks before relocating for work? Well, our company specializes in buying properties from sellers like yourself, paying cash, and closing in as little as 2 weeks.

Give us a call if you want to get a fair cash offer on your home! (614) 324-7256

07/21/2022

Own a bigger property than you need? Struggling to keep up with the maintenance?

Heck... you’re probably thinking of downsizing at this point...

It certainly would be easier to keep a smaller home clean and tidy (not to mention the repairs).
And what do you need such a big home for anyways? It’s turning out to be more work than it’s
worth.

We totally understand.

At Green Leaf House Buyers, we help homeowners in Columbus sell their properties fast for cash, which removes the hassle of finding a real estate agent, listing on the MLS, and just HOPING that someone will buy.

You can call us at (614) 324-7256 if you want to learn more.

Either way, here are some important steps for getting ready to downsize...

1. Have a Garage Sale — Why not make some money from all that extra stuff you have to get
rid of anyway? You don’t necessarily have to move everything out to your garage either.
You could just allow people to walk through your home and make offers on whatever they like.

2. Consider How Much Space You’ll Have — You’re going to have less space when you downsize, which means you’re going to get need of enough stuff so that you’re new home isn’t crowded. Think in terms of how many rooms you’ll have to determine what you should keep and what you should get rid of.

3. Invite Family To Help — If you have family members or friends that are willing to help you sell
or move your stuff, definitely reach out to them. That will make downsizing much easier and
more enjoyable.

07/19/2022

Were you planning to fix up your house just perfectly before selling?

Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home.....but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination.....whatever the case, you’re not going to be able to finish repairs on the home, updating all the appliances, cleaning it, and getting it in tip-top shape for the MLS.

We’ve seen it happen a million times. And we totally understand — It’s just more than you can handle.

At Green Leaf House Buyers, we help homeowners in Columbus sell their homes for cash, as-is, in as little as a couple of weeks.

You’d be SHOCKED at how many people decide to go this route.
Because unfortunately, to sell on the MLS and get top price for your home, you’re going to have to clean everything, fix everything, and update everything — that’s just the market today.

But by going through us, you can sell your in just a couple of weeks, for a fair cash offer, and without making any updates or repairs. We’ll take your house as-is.

If you’re interested in learning more, give us a call at (614) 324-7256.
We’re happy to answer any questions you might have. :)

06/30/2022

Were you planning to sell your house before the Carona Virus outbreak?

Well, it’s no secret that the U.S. economy is currently grinding to a halt. And many experts are predicting that the housing market is going to take a dive here in the next month as well (which
means less money for sellers). :(

Of course, there are never any guarantees of what the market is going to do. But if you’re nervous about selling your home, we totally understand.

Do NOT Make a Decision Based On Fear — It’s never good to make a rash decision based on fear of what the market may or may not do. Historically, people who try to predict the market
based on their own fear and anxiety end up making mistakes. So take a deep breath :)

Educate Yourself — It’s easier than ever to do your own research online and figure out what’s the best course of action for you and your family. Take advantage of that fact!

What Goes Down Must Come Up — If you’re not in a hurry to sell your home, then you might consider either trying to finish your pending sale within the next month or just waiting to see
what happens. The housing market will always fluctuate and there will always be another good time to sell in the future. So if you can wait it out, then you might consider doing so.

You Can Still Sell To a Professional Home Buyer — If you want to sell your property quickly for cash, the good news is that a potential market downturn doesn’t have to stop you. At Green Leaf House Buyers, for example, we buy properties as-is for cash in every kind of market. Give us a call at (614) 324-7256 if you’re interested in learning more about this.

06/28/2022

Want to sell a house that has a tenant in it? Are you, as the owner of the property, even allowed to do that?
What do you need to know?

Well, at Green Leaf, we’ve helped lots of different people in Columbus sell their homes — even people who had tenants in their property.

And the real key here is the lease you have with the tenant must be honored. So depending on the kind of lease you have, there can be a few different outcomes...

Give One Month’s Notice — If you just have a month-to-month lease with your tenant, then you usually just have to provide one month’s notice before they need to be out of the home. Then
you can sell the property as normal. But this will only benefit you if the property is already in good shape to sell on the MLS (clean, updated, and nothing broken).

Sell As An Investment Property — If you have a lease with the tenant that has several months or years left on it, the good news is that you can usually still sell the property, but the lease must
be honored. This means that you’d probably want to sell it as an investment property since the tenants will get to remain in the home. Again, though, this is contingent on the home being in
good shape when you sell it.

Sell To a Professional Homebuyer — Regardless of what kind of lease you have, you can almost always sell to a professional home buyer like ourselves. We can pay cash, buy your property as-is AND deal with your tenants. And if you think your house is in bad shape... I promise you we’ve seen worse ;) Give us a call at (614) 324-7256 if you want to get your fair cash offer.

06/23/2022

Have you listed a house on the MLS and... well, things aren’t moving as quickly as you hoped they would?

You’re not getting many showings. You haven’t found a buyer yet. And it’s starting to get a little frustrating.

Well you’re not alone. In fact, the average amount of time that a property stays on the market is 68 days!

Of course, there are some things you can do to make your house sell more quickly. You can...

Make Repairs — A house with broken appliances, flooring, windows, etc... is going to take even longer to sell or might not sell at all on the MLS. You’ll definitely want to make repairs if you’re home needs it.

Stage Your Home — Staging a home typically helps the property sell faster AND for more money. So you might consider hiring a professional home stager to decorate and organize your
home.

Update Your Home — In today’s market, an outdated home is a home that will take a long time to sell. Buyers typically expect updated appliances, counters, flooring, lighting, etc.

But if you’re thinking to yourself, “That’s too much hassle! I just want this property sold!” then give us a call at (614) 324-7256 — we can make you a fair cash offer and close in just a couple of weeks :)

06/21/2022

OUT-OF-STATE HOMEOWNERS: Are you considering selling a property that you haven’t seen for a while?

Maybe you’re not even sure what needs to be done to the house before you can sell it.
It’s hard enough to sell a fixer-upper when you’re in the same city or state... it’s even more challenging when you’re living in a different area altogether.

Fortunately, we’ve worked with lots of sellers who own a home in Columbus and we’ve learned a thing or two about out-of-state transactions.

Here’s what we recommend...

Pay Someone You Trust To Take Pictures — Before you can make a smart decision about what to do with the house, you need to get a lay of the land. Does the house have damage? What needs fixing? What needs updating? What needs cleaning? The only way to answer those questions is to pay someone you trust to visit the house and take as many pictures as possible.
Ideally, ask someone who you trust AND who has some experience with evaluating homes.

Get Everything Fixed and Cleaned — The hard truth is that today’s buyers demand clean, updated, completely functional homes. Before you can hire an agent and list on the MLS, you’re
going to need to fix anything that’s broken, make the home sparkly clean, update old appliances, and maybe even hire a professional home stager.

OR Sell To a Professional Homebuyer — You might be thinking to yourself, “Geez. This property is more work than it’s worth.” If that’s you, then consider working with a professional homebuyer
like ourselves. We can make you a fair cash offer within just 48 hours and we can close on your home within just 2 weeks... and we’ll buy your home AS-IS. Give us a call if you want to learn
more — we’re here to help :) (614) 324-7256

06/16/2022

Dealing with termites? 😬

It’s a homeowner’s nightmare... ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home.

Unfortunately, you can’t sell your home the traditional way if it has termite damage (not until the termites are killed and the damage is completely fixed).

But you CAN sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves who buy homes as-is for cash (we can even close within a couple of weeks). If you’re interested in getting a no-pressure fair cash offer on your home, give us a call at (614) 324-7256.

If you still want to go the traditional route, then the first step is to hire local pest control to get rid of the termites. Depending on how serious the damage is and how many termites your property has, this can cost anywhere from $500 to $2,500 — just call pest control to get a quote.

Once you’ve got rid of the termites, it’s time to fix the damage. You basically have two options when it comes to fixing termite damage…

1. Replace the damaged wood with brand new wood.
2. Add pieces of new wood to the damaged wood as support (beware that this might cause your house to not pass inspection, though).

The first option is your best bet for not running into more problems down the road. How much it costs will depend heavily on how much wood you have to replace. Feel free to give us a call if you’re wondering what the best next steps are for your situations (614) 324-7256!

06/14/2022

Have terrible tenants that you need to get rid of?

Oh boy... 😬

I know, I know. It seems like a nightmare. How do you get rid of bad tenants (legally)? And how do you it get rid of them as soon as possible so they stop destroying your property?

Well, since we’re in the real estate business, we’ve helped A LOT of people evict tenants. Here’s the process...

1. Understand The Laws — Before you evict your tenants, you need to understand your city and state laws for doing so. A quick Google search, calling a lawyer, or glancing at the lease will
give you a lot of information.

2. Have a Documented Reason For Eviction — Make sure you document the exact reason that you’re evicting the tenant and that you have PROOF of your claim. Highlight what specific
agreement they broke in the lease.

3. Try to Reason With Your Tenants — Before serving an eviction notice, try to reason with your tenants one last time. But also remember that it’s bad business to try and reason with someone
who isn’t paying rent or is being dishonest. If someone doesn’t honor the terms you set, it’s probably time to move toward an eviction.

4. Give a Formal Notice of Eviction — You’ll need to provide a formal eviction notice to the tenant. This should make clear WHY they are getting evicted, when, and what they can do to
avoid eviction.

5. Prepare for the Court Hearing — Make sure to file your eviction with the courts and prepare for the court hearing appropriately with lease agreements, bounced checks, communication
records, or any other pertinent documents. Or if this sounds too intense, you could hire an attorney to do the fighting for you. So long as the court sides with you, the tenant will be forced
to leave the property within a certain period of time.

There you have it!

Or, if this sounds like too much of a headache, give us a call and we’ll make you a fair cash offer on the property — even if it has bad tenants inside! (614) 324-7256

06/09/2022

Wondering what you need to fix up before selling your home? 🏠

Well, before you pick up the hammer, here are 5 renovations that RARELY give you a healthy return on your investment. Beware...

1. Plumbing Or HVAC — Buyers only really care about what they can see, so unnecessarily upgrading to PEX when you have functional plumbing or upgrading an HVAC unit that has been serviced and already works is probably going to cost you more money than it’s worth.

2. Bathrooms — According to Bankrate, most sellers who update their bathrooms only make back about half of what they spend. We’d recommend deep-cleaning instead and only replacing what absolutely must be replaced. It’s never a bad idea to recaulk and install a new shower curtain.

3. New Windows, Carpet, & Floors — Before you go replacing something, ask yourself, “Can I just clean it or polish it instead?” Usually, you can. Good thing, too. Because new floors usually cost more than they’re worth, new windows are silly unless your current windows are single pane or the seals have failed, and most buyers will put their own carpet in anyways.

4. Knocking Down Walls — You might reconsider knocking that wall down. It’s often less important to have a big living room or master bedroom and more important (for re-sale value, at least) to have multiple bedrooms.

5. Replacing a Bathtub With a Gorgeous Walk-In Shower — It’s extremely unlikely that this will make you money. Extravagant renovations rarely pay off (many buyers prefer functional and clean over extravagant). Plus, if any potential buyers have kids, then they probably would have preferred the bathtub, anyways.

Instead of spending time and money on the above renovations, try a fresh paint job, professional photos, a mowed lawn, and a sparkly clean interior — you’ll be shocked at what those things can do.

Or if this whole thing is too much hassle, give us a call at (614) 324-7256 we buy properties for cash, as is.

06/07/2022

Want to pay less in bills toward your property this month... and next month?

Whether you have tenants in it or not, here are 5 ways that you can reduce your monthly bills on a property that you own (and estimated monthly savings).

Refinance ($100+ per/month) — Refinancing your loan is one of the best ways to save. If you really want lower monthly payments and don’t care about paying more to interest over the life of the loan, then you can refinance to a longer-term loan. Or, if you have good credit, you can refinance to get a better interest rate.

Eliminate Mortgage Insurance ($100 - $200/month) — If you have 20% or more equity on your house and good credit, you might be able to cancel your mortgage insurance. It’s definitely
worth asking your lender if that would be an option for you.

Rent Out Part Of Your Home ($300+/month) — Looking to downsize? Why not rent out some of that extra space instead? In today’s world, you can even rent out a bedroom to digital nomads, students, or seasonal visitors.

Try Out An App Like Truebill ($100/year) — If you don’t have tenants who are paying for monthly services, you might consider using Truebill, which is an app that can negotiate with your house’s service providers to decrease your annual bills by $100 or more per year.

Programmable Thermostat (10%-30% of energy bill) — Purchasing a programmable thermostat can help you save on energy bills every month so you’re not running the heat or AC when you don’t need to be.

Or if the house you own is more hassle than all this is worth and you’d rather sell it for cash, give us a call at (614) 324-7256 and we’ll make you a fair offer within the next 48 hours.

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