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04/17/2024

Are contractors botching the work on your home?

This happens wayyy too often.

Some contractors think that they can do poor quality work and get away with it.

Unfortunately, they usually do get away with it…

And sometimes the best thing you can do is fire them before they do more damage to your home.

Here are some recommendations for navigating this difficult and unfortunate situation…

Check Your Contract — Most homeowners don’t know it, but a lot of times there are contractual penalties for firing a contractor before the work is done or the bill is paid. That’s why it’s extremely important to read the contract and understand the ramifications of cancelling the contract. Ideally, you’ll want to find some way that the contractor has broken their part of the agreement, which justifies them being fired without penalty.

Get Adequate Documentation — Before firing the contractor, make sure to document everything. Take pictures and videos before and after the work they’ve done. Record conversations if necessary. And take notes on all relevant information that will help you if it goes to court.

Consider Mediation — If things get ugly, you might consider hiring a mediation company to help you and the contractor come to an agreement outside of court.

If all of that sounds like too much hassle… did you know you can sell your house WITHOUT fixing it up first? At Pecan Properties, we’ll buy your house as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. Give us a call at 210-939-1182 to get your fair cash offer!

04/16/2024

Have you been getting mail, calls, and/or text messages about selling your home?

If you didn’t have any plans to sell your house, then this can be a little bit confusing — why are people contacting you about this? What is their motivation?

Well, this is actually more common than you might think.

Real estate investors pull big lists of addresses and send mail to people who they think might be interested in selling. This doesn’t, of course, mean that you’re obligated to sell to any of these investors (and don’t let them make you think otherwise).

But if you are interested in selling your house fast for cash to an investor who’s reached out to you, then vet their company to make sure they operate with integrity…

Give Them a Call — Call them and ask them questions about their process. Do they seem honest and straightforward or are they just trying to pressure you?

Google Their Business — What do you find when you Google their business? Look at the reviews!

Do They Follow Through? — When the investor schedules a meeting with you, do they show up on time? Do they do what they say they’re going to do? These are good indicators of how easy the investor will be to work with.

At Pecan Properties, we’ve been working for quite some time in the San Antonio area… and we hold ourselves to very high standards. We’re happy to answer any questions you have about our process for selling your home fast for cash (we can close in as little as two weeks) — just give us a call at 210-939-1182!

04/16/2024

Thinking of selling your home to a professional cash buyer?

At Pecan Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners just like you in San Antonio sell their property fast, as-is, and for a fair cash price.

It’s been great!

BUT…

We also understand that our service isn’t for every home owner.

So we thought we’d take a moment to share the pros and cons of working with a professional home buyer.

Here they are!

PROS

You can sell your home “as-is” — The biggest advantage of working with a professional home buyer is that you can sell your property in its current condition. You don’t have to make any repairs or renovations whatsoever, saving time and money on the front end.

Sell your house in weeks — When you work with a professional home buyer, the sale process is typically much faster than if you were to list your home on the open market. We can usually close on a property in as little as two weeks!

CONS

You might not get “top dollar” — Since you’ll be selling your home as-is in just a couple of weeks, that means we’ll be taking care of all repairs and improvements to get the property back up to its market value. So you won’t get as much money for it as you would if you made all of those repairs and renovations yourself.

You can’t control who buys your home — We work with a lot of different cash buyers and you won’t have control over who buys your home. But that’s not much different than working with a real estate agent. At least you won’t have to deal with strangers coming into your home or being present during showings!

Hope that helps!

If you want to learn more or get a fair cash offer on your home, give us a call at 210-939-1182! We’re happy to explain our process to you!

04/12/2024

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 altogether ready to quit being a landlord; we totally understand. If that’s the case, give us a call 210-939-1182. 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!

04/11/2024

Did someone make you a cash offer on your home?

Did it seem too low? Or maybe it seemed too good to be true?

Whatever the case, when professional homebuyers make offers, they don’t always disclose WHY their offer is what it is… or even if it’s actually “fair” or not.

And you’re not a real estate expert — so how are you supposed to know whether their offer is worth taking?

Well, at Pecan Properties, we’ve been making people ACTUALLY fair cash offers in San Antonio for quite some time now.

And here’s some advice for how you can protect yourself and make sure that you’re profiting as much as possible on the sale of your home!

Ask Them To Explain The Math — This is the easiest way to determine if the buyer’s offer is good or not. Ask them to explain their comps. If they’re trustworthy, then they won’t have a problem with doing this. But it’s definitely a red flag if they avoid the question.

Negotiate — Professional buyers are used to negotiating with home sellers, so don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and discuss the price with them. Remember, until you sign a contract, the power is in your hands.

Understand Their Process — Typically, the benefits of selling to a professional home buyer are that being able to sell quickly and with fewer expenses than usual. But the buyer wants to make money on their end as well, so keep that in mind when they make their offer; it’s going to be a touch below market value. It’s a trade-off.

If you want to learn more about this process and if you’re wondering if selling quickly for cash in San Antonio is right for you, give us a call at 210-939-1182! We’d love to chat with you. :)

04/11/2024

Are your home’s appliances breaking down?

Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll.

And eventually, even refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and heating elements need to be replaced.

Unfortunately, appliances aren’t cheap.

To replace all appliances in your home, you’d be looking at well over $10,000. Even just a few quickly adds up to $2,000 or $3,000.

So what should you do?

Well, we’ve worked with a lot of home sellers in your position, and here are a few recommendations…

Replace The Most Important Appliances First — Start by replacing the most important appliances, like refrigeration, oven, and washers and dryers, for example. Then, over time, you can move on to replacing AC, heating, and other less important appliances.

Fix What You Can — If the appliances are really old, then it’s likely that they’ll need to be replaced… but not necessarily. It’s worth hiring an expert to take a look. They’ll be able to tell you whether or not the appliance can be fixed… or if it needs to be replaced. Fixing is almost always cheaper than replacing.

Sell To a Professional Homebuyer — If things are breaking faster than you can afford to fix them, we’d understand if you just want to sell the home (especially if you have a lot of equity). At Pecan Properties, we buy houses as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. If that interests you, give us a call at 210-939-1182 to learn more!

04/09/2024

Want to hire a property management company to manage one or several of your properties?

At Pecan Properties, we’ve been working in real estate for many years in San Antonio and we’ve worked with quite a few property management companies.

And it can be a great experience!

Or a horrible experience…

And so we thought we’d stop by and offer some tips for hiring your first property managers. Here you go!

Online Reviews — The first thing to do is check online reviews and testimonials. How long has the company been operating in [market_city]. How are their online reviews? Do they have good case studies and a good reputation? If they don’t, look elsewhere.

Vacancy Rates — If the property management company being considered is bad at finding tenants, then that’s going to hurt the bank account. So it’s important to ask about their average vacancy rates so you know what to expect before signing a contract.

Communication — How is the property management company at communicating and being honest? Multiple conversations with them are recommended before deciding to enter a working relationship. And expect nothing less than openness and honesty in these conversations. It should also be easy to get a hold of the property manager. If there’s any hint of shadiness, then Steer. Clear.

Cost — How much is it going to cost for the property management services? Ask this question early and make sure the answer is clear and direct. If there’s any attempt to dodge the question or if the cost seems really high, it’s probably best to look elsewhere.

Hope that helps!

And if you want to sell your house fast for cash (rather than going through the traditional headache of a process), give us a call at 210-939-1182. We can make you a fair cash offer in 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks!

04/09/2024

Trying to sell a home that is really outdated?

Time moves fast… the housing market and buyer expectations are no exception. Every year, buyers expect to purchase a home with the latest and greatest updates.

But naturally, you haven’t had time to keep up with all of those upgrades to your home… you were busy doing other things.

Still, now that you want to sell, it’s a struggle to get as much attention as you’d like… and it’s really a struggle to get the desired price.

Here are some ideas to help…

Update The Main Stuff — When it comes to getting as much money as possible for a home, not all updates are equal. If you want to spend money and time updating the home, then start with the kitchen and bathrooms, then appliances, and give the home a fresh paint job. This will cost you a pretty penny, but will make the home far easier to sell at a hefty price-point.

Rent The Home — Tenants are usually less picky about the home they’re moving into than buyers are. Since they don’t own the home, they’re willing to look past outdated features. The downside is that tenants might not treat the home with as much respect as it deserves. But this is certainly an option if you have the energy and know-how to manage tenants.

Sell To a Professional Homebuyer — If you just want to sell your house fast and you have a lot of equity, then consider selling to a professional homebuyer like ourselves at Pecan Properties. We’ll buy your house as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. Give us a call at 210-939-1182 to get your offer!

04/08/2024

When you’re buying a home, how can you tell if you got a good deal or not?

Real estate agents might say it’s a good deal…

The seller might say it’s a good deal…

But is there a way that you can run the numbers for yourself?

Well, at Pecan Properties, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in San Antonio for a long time now… and we’re pretty darn familiar with the market here.

In fact, the success of our business requires that we always run the numbers on properties to make sure that we’re staying profitable.

Want to know how we do it so you can do it, too?

Here’s the gist!

Determine Fair Sales Price — The easiest way to determine the market value of a home is to look at the sales price of other similar properties in the neighborhood that have sold within the last 3 to 6 months. The more recently they’ve sold and the more similar they are (in quality, square footage, location, and number of beds/baths), the more accurate their sales price will be for determining another property’s real value.

Deduct Cost of Repairs, Updates, Etc. — If the property you’re buying needs a lot of repairs or updates, then it’s important to deduct those costs from the fair sales price you came up with.

Consider Agent Commissions — Also consider agent commissions and closing costs. These will make a big difference in whether you get a good deal or not.

Hope that helps!

If you have a house that you want to sell fast, give us a call at 210-939-1182. We can make you a fair cash offer, purchase your home as-is, and close in as little as two weeks!

04/08/2024

Have you considered improving your home’s air quality?

It’s probably not something you spend a lot of time thinking about, but today’s buyers are actually pretty diligent about NOT buying homes with poor indoor air quality.

One study by UL Environment of 1,000 consumers found that 70% of Americans are actively looking for “greener products” for their home.

Buyers are more concerned than ever about issues like mold, radon, and carbon monoxide.

So how does your home’s air quality stack up?

And if it’s poor, how do you fix it?

Here’s some advice…

Test For & Decrease Radon Levels High levels of radon have been linked to lung cancer. So this is definitely something to look out for. A radon test can be done for under $500 and, if levels are too high, a mitigation system can be installed for about $1,200-$1800.

Change Air Filters — Consistently changing the HVAC filters is an easy way to maintain good air quality in your home. Create a schedule and stick to it.

Invest In An Air Purifier — Air purifiers can help with removing toxic chemicals from the air. It doesn’t solve the source of the problem, but it ensures that the air you’re breathing is a bit cleaner.

Renovate — If you want to sell on the MLS and your home has poor air quality, then you’ll need to invest in some renovations. This can be pretty spendy, but it’s necessary for meeting buyer expectations.

Sell Fast & Move — If your air quality is poor and you want to sell without spending tons of money to fix it, then consider selling to us over at Pecan Properties. We can make you a fair cash offer, close in as little as two weeks, and we’ll buy your home as-is. Give us a call at 210-939-1182 to learn more!

04/08/2024

Are you trying to sell your home at a bad time of year?

You might not know this, but real estate markets fluctuate significantly from season to season, month to month, and even year to year.

And we’re not just talking about the nationwide market, but even our market locally here in San Antonio fluctuates dramatically.

Sometimes, bigger homes sell. Other times, small homes are in high demand. And still other times, selling is just plain hard.

At Pecan Properties, we keep our fingers on the pulse of San Antonio’s market.

And if you’re struggling to sell your home, it might just be because it’s a bad time, or even a good time, but your house may not be in high demand.

Here are some things you might consider doing…

Wait Until The Market Improves — If your home isn’t selling in the current market, you can always just wait until it improves. The market will always have highs and lows, so if you’re not on a tight schedule to sell, then this is certainly an option.

Lower Your Asking Price — When there is a lack of demand for the type of home that you’re selling, lowering your asking price is one simple way to increase your chances of closing the deal. The bummer here, of course, is that you might not get as much money as you were hoping you would.

Sell to a Professional Homebuyer — You might not know this, but you can also sell to a professional homebuyer like us over at Pecan Properties. We can pay cash for your home, buy it as-is, and close in as little as two weeks. You can give us a call at 210-939-1182 to get your fair cash offer!

04/05/2024

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 210-939-1182 we buy properties for cash, as is.

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