Questions Sellers Ask Before They Decide.
Here are the questions sellers most often ask about direct purchases, as-is sales, timing, contact information and comparing a cash offer with the market.
Is Homes General a real estate agent?
Homes General's core role is as a real estate investment/property-solutions business. When evaluating a direct purchase, Homes General or the applicable acquisition entity acts as principal buyer, not as the seller's real estate agent or fiduciary.
Does Homes General buy every property?
No. Property type, market, condition, title, economics and acquisition capacity can all affect whether a direct purchase is available.
Do I need to make repairs or clean the property?
Not to request a direct-purchase review. Homes General can start with the property in its current condition.
Why would an investor offer be lower than a market sale price?
An investor is buying for a return and may take on repairs, renovation, holding costs, resale risk and transaction costs. An open-market sale may have greater price potential, while a direct sale may reduce preparation and process burden.
Is a cash offer the same as an appraisal or home value?
No. A direct investor offer is a purchase proposal based on investment economics. It is not an appraisal and should not be presented as the property's universal market value.
Do I have to provide my phone number?
No. Email is required so we have a reliable way to send property-review and offer information. Phone is optional, but providing it can help us clarify property details faster, answer questions, and avoid delays when something may affect the offer. If you prefer email only, leave the phone field blank and do not opt in to calls or texts.
Am I obligated after requesting a review?
No. Requesting a property review does not require you to accept an offer or sign a contract.
Can Homes General buy an inherited property?
Potentially, depending on the property and whether the people signing have authority to sell. Estate, probate and tax questions should be handled with the appropriate legal or tax professional.
Can a tenant stay in the property?
Some tenant-occupied properties can be evaluated. The lease, occupancy, notices, deposits and applicable law matter. Homes General does not provide landlord-tenant legal advice.
How fast can a closing happen?
Timing depends on title, access, agreed terms, documents, property facts and the closing process. Homes General does not promise a universal closing deadline.
What if I think listing could make more money?
Compare it. The Homes General calculator is designed to estimate market-sale net proceeds after repairs, brokerage compensation, seller closing costs and carrying costs. A licensed professional can discuss a traditional listing relationship separately where available.
Can I have an attorney review the agreement?
You can seek independent legal advice, and you should not sign a contract you do not understand.
Can Homes General help with moving or cleanout?
Potentially. If Homes General purchases the property, repairs after closing are the buyer's responsibility. Depending on the transaction and location, cleanout or moving assistance may also be available. Any assistance would be discussed as part of the actual deal rather than assumed for every property.
Can you help if I need to buy another home after selling?
Homes General can help connect sellers with real estate professionals and a lending network of 150+ lenders and programs with different specialties, subject to borrower eligibility, location and program availability.
If Homes General is buying my house, can you recommend my attorney?
Homes General is the buyer in that transaction, so your legal representation should remain independent. You are free to select an attorney of your own choosing where legal review is desired or required; Homes General will not choose an attorney to represent you against Homes General.
Can Homes General assign my purchase agreement?
Depending on the agreement, transaction structure and applicable law, Homes General may use an affiliated acquisition entity, a property-specific entity, an assignment or a partner transaction. Our first objective is a direct acquisition within the Homes General investment network, including affiliated entities. If another investor becomes involved, the seller should understand what the contract allows and any disclosure required for the transaction.
Why might a different LLC appear at closing?
Real estate investors sometimes use affiliated or property-specific entities for ownership, financing, accounting or asset-segregation reasons. A different LLC is not automatically a problem. The important questions are whether the structure is permitted by the agreement and law, whether required disclosures are made, and whether the seller understands who is involved.
Does an assignment automatically change what I get paid?
No. An assignment by itself does not rewrite the purchase price in the seller's contract. If the seller's price or other material terms are changing, that change should be documented through an amendment or other legally effective agreement. Contract obligations can vary by state and transaction.
What should I ask before signing with any cash buyer?
Ask who the buyer is, whether the contract can be assigned, how long due diligence lasts, what allows cancellation or extension, what could change the price, how the buyer expects to fund closing, who holds the deposit, and who handles title or settlement. Homes General's Seller's Lookout explains these topics in more detail.
How can I make sure Homes General emails reach me?
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