The day we bought itA daughter handling her mother’s estate came to us after another buyer backed out of the price they promised her. Here is what happened, how the sale went, and what she wants other families to know.
A Buyer Who Changed the Deal at the Last Minute
Before she called us, the seller had already signed a contract with another company. Their offer was higher than ours, and on paper it looked like the better deal.
Then, as the closing date got close, that company tried to cut its price by a large amount. She had planned around that sale. Now she was back at square one, still handling her mother’s estate, and unsure who she could trust.
What she needed most was simple: a buyer who would do what they said, at the price they said, on the date they said.
How Our Sale Went
- ✓We made her a written offer within 2 days of her first call.
- ✓She picked the closing date that worked for her and the estate.
- ✓We bought the house as-is. She did not fix, clean, or move anything.
- ✓We handled the full clean-out and paid the closing costs, including doc stamps.
- ✓We closed 16 days after she accepted our offer, with no last-minute changes.
The Condition When We Bought It
The house was dated and still full of her mother’s things. Papers, furniture, and boxes filled the bedrooms and office. Families in this spot often feel like they have to empty the house and fix it up before anyone will buy it. She did not have to do any of that.
As-is
As-is
As-isThe house before the clean-out. We handled everything inside so the family did not have to.
Why Last-Minute Price Cuts Happen
This happens more than most sellers think. Some buyers lock up a house with a high number, then use the inspection period or a “walkthrough” to bring the price down once the seller is counting on the sale. Others never planned to buy the house at all and were trying to sell the contract to someone else.
Before you sign with any buyer, ask:
- ✓Are you buying the house yourself, with your own money?
- ✓Will the price change after the walkthrough? Get the answer in writing.
- ✓Which title company are you closing with?
- ✓Can I read your reviews from local sellers?
We answer those questions up front. See how to tell if a cash buyer is legit and how we figure our offers.
The Risk We Took On
Once we sign, the condition of the house is our problem, not the seller’s. Whatever we find after closing, the time it takes, and any change in the market are on us. That is why our number does not move once we agree on it.
Advice If You Are Selling a Parent’s House
Always do your research on a company first. Make sure whoever is making you an offer knows what they are doing, has a strong online presence, and has the reviews to back it up.
Check us out the same way
Family owned since 2018. More than 100 houses bought, 85+ five-star Google reviews, and an A+ rating with the BBB. Read what local sellers say on our reviews page.
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We buy as-is, handle the clean-out, pay the closing costs, and our price does not change at the last minute.