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Sell Your House for Cash: For Some, the Convenience Can’t Be Beat

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iBuyers then allow the seller to close in as little as 10 days but can also provide longer move-out timelines for those who need the flexibility. House flippers typically buy homes for cash as-is at a sharply discounted rate, with the intent to make improvements and repairs and then resell the property at a profit.

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Tempted by Those ‘We Buy Houses’ Ads? Weigh the Pros and Cons

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Most people have seen a billboard or ad for one of the big wigs in the house flipping industry, We Buy Ugly Houses, owned by HomeVestors. According to their website, We Buy Ugly Houses buys homes regardless of their condition. The We Buy Ugly Houses franchise model became available in 1996. Easy, smooth process.