Author: John Flaniken

What It REALLY Costs To Sell Your Home in Santa Cruz

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Listing your home isn’t free. There are costs, chores and a lot of work that goes into getting your home ready for the market. Before you list your home, think about the time, energy and money that go into it. If you have a direct buyer, with a great offer, it is often preferred to … Continued

Costs of Listing With An Agent in Santa Cruz

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When selling your Santa Cruz home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds … Continued

What are Closing Costs Exactly in Santa Cruz?

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You’ve likely heard about closing costs, but do you know everything that they include? Check out our closing cost “FAQ” to learn more about what closing costs are all about. What Are Closing Costs Exactly in Santa Cruz? Closing costs refer to all of the fees that must be paid at the closing table. Depending … Continued

How To Sell A Hoarder House In Santa Cruz

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If you are dealing with a property with years and years worth of acquired possessions, the idea of selling can seem overwhelming. Below, we offer some tips to help you sell your hoarder house fast in Santa Cruz, without the costs or stress you may expect!  Do you own a hoarder house in Santa Cruz? … Continued

4 Ways To Attract Home Buyers in Santa Cruz

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As the saying goes, “there is more than one way to skin a cat.” The saying is truer when it comes to selling your home than skinning cats since we don’t advocate doing that. Home buyers in Santa Cruz have different needs; preparing your sales strategy accordingly helps increase home showings and makes for faster sales. … Continued

Cash For Houses In Santa Cruz – Is it right for you?

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You’ve seen the signs at almost every street corner or off-ramp, “Cash for houses in Santa Cruz.” Some of these are cartoonish signs and others might even be handwritten, nailed to a light pole. Some cash for houses signs makes claims they buy houses in any condition and for competitive rates and all cash. If you need … Continued

Prepare to Sell My House Quick In Santa Cruz

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There are many reasons you might want to sell your home quickly: relocations, financial hardships or even medical issues. It really doesn’t matter what the reason is for you, but understand that buyers may try to jump on your motivated seller status if you don’t position your property right. Here are the best preparations to selling your … Continued

How Much Does It Cost To Sell Your House In Santa Cruz?

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Do you know how much it costs to sell your house in Santa Cruz? When working with a real estate agent, there can be a large number of costs that home sellers aren’t always aware of. Before signing a listing agreement with a Santa Cruz real estate agent, make sure you are aware of the … Continued

5 Ways To Get Out of Your Mortgage in Santa Cruz

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People will often buy a house only to have their needs change as the years go by. Paying a mortgage on an unwanted house can be incredibly stressful and frustrating. In this post, we offer 5 ways to get out of your mortgage in Santa Cruz so you can move on with your life!  Paying … Continued

Can a house be sold while in probate in Santa Cruz CA?

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Probate is the process of reassigning the property to the beneficiaries after the person dies. When a person passes away they leave their loved ones and their property behind. Sometimes the last will or the Testate is left behind by the person and in some cases it is not. Whatever is the situation, the property … Continued