Resources To Help You Sell Your House Fast

We’ve compiled some resources on this page to help you sell your house fast or save you from foreclosure. We work with home owners every day who need to sell their house but can’t do it the traditional route through a real estate agent… and people going through foreclosure. So, use us as a resource too. We’d be glad to answer your questions, help you better understand your options, and walk you through how our “home buying” service works… where we’ll make you a fair no-obligation, no-hassle offer. It’s simple, straightforward, and just may be perfect for you.

Check out these resources and links below…

Free Guide: The Pros and Cons Of Selling A House To A Professional House Buyer – We wrote this guide this year to walk through your 3 options when you need to sell your house. 1) Working with an agent. 2) Selling it yourself. 3) Selling to a real estate investor. This guide will tell you the pros, cons, costs, and timeline associated with each option… and it’ll show you which options make sense in what situations. Download the guide free here <<

Washington Post Article On Selling To A Real Estate Investor – Good solid article that walks through how it works to sell to a real estate investor. They’re spot on with their recommendation to make sure you look for an investor who can deliver on their promise (some investors may not be able to actually close on their offer. Every offer we make we back up by being able to close on that offer.)

Foreclosure Resources and Information –

FDIC Foreclosure Prevention Information – The FDIC is a government entity and created a great resource and “Foreclosure Prevention Toolkit”. If you’re in foreclosure check it out.

Foreclosure Prevention Guide – The Urban Affairs Coalition has a great foreclosure prevention guide to walk you through the foreclosure process.

5 Ways To Stop or Avoid Foreclosure In Today’s Market – FREE Guide:

Need more information on the foreclosure process and How To Stop Foreclosure? Download our FREE Stop Foreclosure Guide here. Or, you can always feel free to Contact us anytime if you have questions, want a no hassle Situation Evaluation, or want to just learn more about how we can help homeowners avoid foreclosure or sell unwanted properties for cash.

Not Sure Which Resource Fits Your Situation? Start Here.

There is more than one way to deal with an unwanted house or an urgent sale. The right next step depends on whether you want to keep the home, how much work it needs, how soon you need to make a decision, and what you may receive after paying property debts and sale expenses. Use the questions below to find the most relevant resource, then compare your options before signing anything.

If you are behind on your mortgage payments

Contact your mortgage servicer first and ask what options are available to help you keep the home. Gather your recent statements, letters, and any notice showing a scheduled sale date. A HUD-approved housing counselor can help you understand your options and communicate with the servicer, often at little or no cost. You can also call HUD at 800-569-4287 to find a counselor.

Georgia foreclosure timelines can move quickly. Read the Georgia Attorney General’s mortgage foreclosure information and our guide to avoiding foreclosure. If you have a scheduled sale date, confirm it directly with the servicer or the person authorized to handle the foreclosure. Requesting a cash offer or signing a purchase agreement does not by itself postpone the sale.

If the house needs repairs you cannot or do not want to make

Write down the work you know about: roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, water damage, cosmetic updates, or cleanup. You can ask a local agent what you might receive by listing the property in its current condition and what repairs might improve its marketability. You can also request an as-is offer from a direct buyer. Compare estimated net proceeds and the time and money each route requires, not only the advertised price.

Learn how TBK Buys Houses evaluates a property and compare a direct cash sale with listing through an agent.

If you inherited a property

Before deciding whether to sell, rent, or keep the home, identify who has authority to act for the estate or owners, whether there is a mortgage, and what the ongoing costs are. Probate and title issues vary by situation. A Georgia probate attorney or the closing attorney can help identify what documents and signatures are required. If you want to sell the house as-is, tell a potential buyer about its occupancy, belongings, and known condition so the written offer addresses those details.

If you own a rental or vacant house

Consider mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management time, and any rental income while deciding whether to keep or sell. If tenants occupy the property, review the lease and applicable law before promising a vacant delivery. A buyer may be able to consider an occupied property, but the lease, access, and closing terms need to be discussed clearly.

Three Ways to Sell a House in Atlanta

Our free guide above introduces the main routes. Here is a short way to think about them:

List with an agent: May expose the home to more buyers and produce a higher gross price, especially when the house is market-ready. Account for negotiated fees, preparation, showings, buyer requests, and time until closing.
Sell it yourself: You manage pricing, marketing, showings, negotiations, contracts, and closing coordination. Consider whether you have the time and experience to handle those tasks and obtain professional help where needed.
Sell directly to a cash buyer: May reduce preparation and showings and allow you to discuss a closing schedule. An as-is offer usually accounts for repairs and the buyer’s costs, so compare the written price and terms with other options.

The best option is the one that fits your goals and leaves you comfortable with the final terms. Ask for an estimated seller net sheet when considering a listing, and read the written purchase agreement when considering a direct offer.

A Simple Seller Checklist

Before you accept an offer or list a property, it helps to know:

Who owns the property and who must sign? Check the deed and discuss estate, divorce, or co-owner questions with a qualified professional.
What is owed? Request mortgage payoff information and identify known liens, unpaid taxes, and HOA balances.
What is the home’s condition? Make a list of known repairs and any access or occupancy issues.
What is your timeline? Note your preferred move date and any firm deadline, such as a scheduled foreclosure sale.
What will you keep after closing? Compare sale prices after payoffs, negotiated fees, repairs, concessions, and carrying costs.
What does the contract say? Review contingencies, closing costs, the closing date, and what happens if a party cannot complete the sale.

Questions to Ask Any Cash Home Buyer

Whether you contact TBK Buys Houses or another buyer, ask who will sign the purchase agreement, whether the buyer intends to close or assign the contract, what conditions must be met, who pays which closing expenses, and how the closing will be handled. Request the important terms in writing. If a buyer promises to meet a deadline, ask what still needs to be completed before closing.

We welcome those questions. A direct sale should be something you understand and choose, not a decision made under pressure.

Get Answers About Your Atlanta-Area Property

These resources are a starting point. If you are considering a direct sale, tell TBK Buys Houses about your property in Atlanta or the surrounding Georgia area. We can discuss its condition and your timeline, and make a written offer if it fits our buying criteria. There is no obligation to accept an offer.

Request a No-Obligation Cash Offer » Or call 470-929-1468.

TBK Buys Houses is a home buyer, not a government agency, law firm, mortgage servicer, or housing counselor. This page provides general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. For advice about your rights or a deadline, consult a qualified professional.