Buy Owner Blog

This one’s for the buyers: when you’re looking for a new home, you have a lot of options. Today’s market is all about you. So why should you choose to buy a Buy Owner home? Take a look at these six reasons, which just scratch the surface of the Buy Owner value:
1. National service: You [...]

“Peeyew!” “What is that smell?” “Oh, yuck!”
Do you hear these comments every time someone walks in your door? Could it be that you have a severe odor problem in your home? Well, have no fear. Here are several tricks to help you sweeten the smell of your house.
DON’T JUST MASK IT
There are a number of [...]

Ask yourself how much your home is worth, and you may tend to see things in terms of personal history.
Especially if you’ve lived there for a while, it will be hard to look at things objectively. There’s the garden you planted, the hardwood flooring you hand-installed, and the years of memories that no one can put [...]

Once your Buy Owner ad is active, you may be surprised at how quickly prospective buyers contact you. Keep in mind that you have a distinct advantage over agent-listed homes: the buyer will call YOU directly and have no middle man to go through. What this also means, though, is that what you say to [...]

If you are a homeowner, chances are you’ve heard the term “backyard oasis” before. Backyards have become a big selling point for people looking to purchase a home. Whether you are going to be selling your home or you just want to enjoy your yard to its full potential, here are some pointers for creating [...]

You’ve prepared and planned. You’ve organized and simplified. Now it’s time for the big day: you’re moving. Keep these tips in mind to make your day run smoothly.

Have everything packed and ready to go.
Be flexible: things rarely happen exactly as we’d planned.
Make sure you have your overnight/necessities bag: clothes, toiletries, important paperwork, cleaning supplies, towels, [...]

Showing your home is convenient when you’re still living there or somewhere nearby. However, if you plan on taking a small vacation, or if you are purchasing a home out of state, and need to travel to finalize the moving process, how do you show your home while you are out of town? Consider these [...]

(This is part two of a two-part series.)
1.  DON’T delay in returning calls
A prompt return of a phone call shows respect and shows that you care about that buyer. Wait too long and the buyer will probably call someone else.
2.  DON’T skimp on customer service
Make callbacks and send postcards to potential buyers, thanking them for their interest.
3.  [...]

(This is part one of a two-part series.)
When dealing with potential buyers, be sure to keep these DOs in mind.
1.  DO screen callers
Ask if they are qualified and find out how far along in the process they are. Are they looking to buy immediately, or are they just looking?
2.  DO get contact information
When a potential buyer [...]

A recent article we highlighted, “25 Tricks for Drawing Buyers”, suggested creating flyers that showcase your home.
Creating flyers is a great way to promote the sale of your home. The Buy Owner Seller Tools allow you to create three styles of flyers in any of six different colors. You choose the design, the content, and [...]