HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Unless they’re buying brand-new construction , buyers consider your home “used” and wonder how soon they’ll have to replace or repair something, such as a major appliance. Title issues can take a while to resolve, so it’s best to start that digging as soon as possible.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Brand new landscaping, resurfacing the pool, a carpet credit because they don’t like the current color — buyers come up with all sorts of crazy requests during the negotiation period. This can take longer than you’d expect because most attorneys will not even order the title work until after all other contingencies have been removed.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The title isn’t clear. One threshold you’ll have to cross before buying a home is the title search — and you’ll likely have to do a title search whether you’re paying in cash or financing. However important title searches are, they can reveal issues that delay closing.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Reviews: There aren’t Texas-specific reviews available for Express Homebuyers, but there are quite a few based on their national brand. We Buy Houses is another reputable national brand, though it works a bit differently from We Buy Ugly Houses and Express Homebuyers. Title search. Ratings are mostly positive to mixed.

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HomeLight

APRIL 11, 2023

Before you choose to work with a company with that branding, ensure they are legitimate on their own and not just leveraging WeBuyHouses.com’s legitimacy. Because “We Buy Houses” is no longer a trademarked term , be aware that not every company you see using “We Buy Houses” in their marketing or name is associated with WeBuyHouses.com.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Step 12: Consider title insurance. Title insurance protects you from anything that might have been missed during the title search. The risks from buying a house online don’t necessarily relate to the title, but you still want to cover your bases. Header Image Source: (XPS / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

Clear title: The cash buyer will require a title search to make sure that you can convey the property free and clear of any clouds or judgments against the property, such as mechanic’s liens, unpaid taxes, or boundary encroachments.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As a local, independent business rather than a franchise, the company touts its flexibility to work with homeowners’ individual needs and circumstances rather than be subject to the strict rules and processes of a large national brand. Finally, YellowBird’s site promises homeowners no fees, ever.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

CEO Jeremy Brandt founded We Buy Houses to create a national brand and network of honest, experienced, and well-capitalized investors, who follow a code of ethics to work under. These investors purchase a license to use the We Buy Houses Brand and marketing materials. Many join to scale up their own business.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 6, 2023

Meridian Trust is a 14-year-old regional company that is part of the Property Force family of brands. These two brands together have almost 100 employees, and Meridian’s website says they’ve purchased “thousands of homes” to date. Title search. Cash-for-homes companies often handle title issues.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 19, 2023

Meridian Trust Website: meridiantrust.com Phone number: 855-997-6538 Locations: Florida, Georgia, Alabama Meridian Trust is a 14-year-old regional company that is part of the Property Force family of brands. These two brands together have almost 100 employees, and Meridian’s website says they’ve purchased “thousands of homes” to date.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We Buy Ugly Houses® Website: webuyuglyhouses.com/amarillo Phone number: 877-243-0152 Locations: Amarillo and surrounding areas We Buy Ugly Houses® is a nationally known brand, familiar due to the company’s eye-catching “caveman” yard signs and billboards.

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