Home Seller FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions When Selling a Home

You're on the right page if you're looking for answers to frequently asked questions about selling your home to We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas. We've answered our most frequently asked questions on this page so you'll have in depth information about selling a home to us for cash.

We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas is more than happy to answer your other questions anytime if you don't find the information you need here on our frequently asked questions page. Just give us a call at 1-800-44-BUYER to speak with an expert home buyers about We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas, our home buying process, or to learn how a fair, no-obligation cash offer from us can dramatically change your situation for the better.

  1. Who typically sells their house to We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas?
  2. What do you consider an "ugly" house?
  3. How does the We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas home buying process work?
  4. Will you make a market value offer for my house?
  5. What factors do your representatives consider when calculating a cash offer?
  6. Does We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas purchase condos and townhomes?
  7. Does We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas purchase mobile homes?
  8. Are there any fees I'll have to pay for you to make an offer on my house?
  9. If I contact you, am I obligated to sell you my home?
  10. Who is We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas?
  11. Is every home buying company advertising they buy "ugly homes" affiliated with you?


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 Q. Who typically sells their house to We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas?
A. This is one of our top frequently asked questions, and it has a broad answer. Homeowners of all types in all kinds of situations throughout the United States sell their homes to We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas for a variety of different reasons, including:

  • Facing bankruptcy or foreclosure
  • Needing to sell an inherited home
  • Unloading unprofitable rental property
  • Moving to another city or out of state
  • Not wanting to pour money into making necessary repairs to a home
  • and many other reasons

The most important part of answering this frequently asked question is enforcing that while homeowners sell to us for a variety of different reasons, they all typically have something in common. They need to sell their home quickly to a reputable buyer who can offer a fast closing and an all cash deal.

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 Q. What do you consider an "ugly" house?
A. This is one of our frequently asked questions with an answer that often surprises people. We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas considers a number of factors when determining the ugliness of a home. First is a home with serious structural problems or the need for extensive repairs.

Second is a home that is cosmetically ugly, whether that means the home just needs new carpet and paint, or the home needs a total update and makeover. Lastly, we consider a home that puts or keeps a homeowner in an ugly situation to be an ugly home. Ugly situations include:

  • Living in a high crime area or undesirable neighborhood
  • Living in a home that causes homeowner inconvenience, such as in a long commute to a brand new job
  • Living in a home with an extremely high interest rate, high payments, or adverse mortgage financing terms
  • Living in a home with an upside down mortgage where the balance owed is higher than the home's worth
  • Living in an area that is prone to weather damage, such as homes built in floodplains or tornado alleys
  • Living in a home where there are bad memories, such as with death, divorce, or tragic experiences
  • Living in a home that puts or keeps a homeowner in any type of negative situation

 Q. How does the We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas home buying process work?
A. This is one of our frequently asked questions that really requires a breakdown to show you how simple it is.

  1. Call We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas at 1-800-44-BUYER to give us some brief information about your house. You can also fill out and submit the contact form on our website.
  2. One of our We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas representatives will contact you to schedule a time to visit your house. Our representatives will usually get in touch with you within 24 hours, but most of the time you'll hear from our representative within minutes.
  3. Our We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas agent will visit your home personally to explain the home buying process, answer any questions you may have, and consider the condition of your home to assess its value. Before leaving your home, our agent will make a free, no obligation offer to buy your home AS IS for cash. It's all up to you whether you accept our representative's cash offer or not.
  4. If you do accept our representative's cash offer, we'll set up a date to close on your home. This is typically scheduled within seven days of your acceptance of our representative's offer. At closing, we'll pay all normal closing costs in addition to paying cash for your home so you can sell your home quickly without having to make repairs or deal with the mortgage approval process. That's how simple it all is.

 Q. Will you make a market value offer for my house?
A. Our We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas representative will assess the condition of your home before making a fair offer to buy your home for cash. In determining the amount of the offer, our representative discounts the offer price from the predicted retail value of the home after it's fully repaired and renovated. This means you'll receive a cash offer for your home, but at a price below its market value. This is because our representatives are real estate investors. They purchase homes for cash, repair and renovate them, and then resell them for a profit on their investment.

However, keep in mind that even though you'll receive a cash offer below market value for your house, you will enjoy the conveniences of an all cash deal. We usually close in seven days, we pay all normal closing costs, you never have to deal with mortgage approval hassles because there is no mortgage, and you never have to make any repairs or renovations to your home for us to buy it.


 Q. What factors do your representatives consider when calculating a cash offer?
A. We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas representatives consider several factors when calculating the amount of a cash offer for your home. After arriving at your home and going through our frequently asked questions and any other questions you have, our representative will inspect your home taking several things into consideration, including:

  • The current condition of your house
  • The expected cost of repairs and renovations needed to resell your house
  • The amount of time it will take to complete the needed repairs and renovations
  • The estimated value of your home after repairs compared to other homes in the area
  • Any real estate commissions that must be paid to resell your house
  • The ongoing costs that must be paid to maintain your home while it's being repaired and renovated, including homeowner dues, payments, utilities, insurance, taxes, and more

 Q. Does We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas purchase condos and townhomes?
A. Yes. We buy condos, townhouses, single family homes, multitenant buildings, duplexes, apartments, and even some commercial properties occasionally.


 Q. Does We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas purchase mobile homes?
A. No. It doesn't matter whether you have a mobile home that is tied down or on a permanent foundation, We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas doesn't purchase mobile homes.


 Q. Are there any fees I'll have to pay for you to make an offer on my house?
A. No. This is probably one of our most important frequently asked questions because many people mistakenly believe they have to pay some sort of fee or commission when We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas purchases their home. There is never a fee to contact us, have a representative visit your home, or make an all cash offer to purchase your home. It's absolutely free to you.


 Q. f I contact you, am I obligated to sell you my home?
A. Never. In no way are you obligated to sell your home to We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas just because you contact us and a representative visits your home to make an offer to purchase your home for cash. You can accept the cash offer and sell your home, usually within seven days, or you can choose not to accept the offer. The decision is up to you, and all of your dealings with We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas is of no obligation to you.


 Q. Who is We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas?
A. We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas, also known as HomeVestors of America, is a franchise that brings home buying investors and homeowners together. We're the top cash homebuyer in the U.S., and for five consecutive years we've been on Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500" list. We buy homes throughout the U.S. with nearly 200 independent franchise owners in 33 states.


 Q. Is every home buying company advertising they buy "ugly homes" affiliated with you?
A. No. We included this in our frequently asked questions because we make great efforts to protect home sellers from being deceived or defrauded by companies using our trademarked "We Buy Ugly Houses" slogan. If you see an individual or company not named We Buy Ugly Houses or HomeVestors of America advertising they "buy ugly houses," they aren't affiliated with us in any way.


We Buy Ugly Houses Dallas (aka HomeVestors of America) is a franchise. Each and every location is independently owned. The information presented herein is not a franchise offering. Only uniformed circulars can make franchise offerings.

Our franchise offerings are always subject to change. This usually depends on the availability of funds and on current market conditions. Our franchise agreements never guarantee any financing programs. We comply with federal law by offering all property for purchase and sale without regards to sex, disability, color, race, national origin, or familial status.


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is offered without respect to race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, familial status or disability.