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iBuyer Real Estate Guide for 2022: What Is an iBuyer?

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A couple in Atlanta is ready to sell their charming and recently renovated three bed, two bath brick two-story home. They share photos of the home, complete a digital walkthrough, and have the property exterior inspected. Some companies that offer home trade-in programs include HomeLight , Knock , Opendoor and Orchard.

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13 of the Top House Buying Companies in 2022

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Not all sellers have the time or budget for hefty renovations necessary for a proper listing, and that’s OK. House flippers look for specific improvements to boost equity, such as cosmetic updates, mechanical repairs, an addition, or a change to the layout. Example house flipping companies: HomeVestors / We Buy Ugly Houses.

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

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We buy houses” companies are flippers who purchase properties “as is” for cash and renovate them, generating a profit at resale. Unlike iBuyers and buy-and-hold investors, fix-and-flippers buy homes in poor condition for considerably less than market value. How do ‘we buy houses’ companies work?

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

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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. One of the most well-known house-flipping companies is the “ We Buy Ugly Houses ”® franchise. Turnkey homes are in especially high demand.