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Selling a home can be an exciting yet challenging process. While most sellers aim to maximize profits and minimize time on the market, some common mistakes can derail these goals. At We Buy Long Island Homes, we’ve observed these pitfalls firsthand. Here’s a guide to the top 5 mistakes home sellers make and how you...

Selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions homeowners make. While the traditional method to sell your house with a real estate agent is often the go-to option, it’s not the only path. Home-buying companies offer an alternative, often providing speed and convenience through direct cash offers and eliminating the need for...

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, selling a home can be a lengthy, complex process that doesn’t always align with a homeowner’s unique needs. For many, the traditional route of listing with a realtor, preparing a home for showings, and waiting for the right buyer can be time-consuming, uncertain, and stressful. Home-buying companies, however, offer...

Many homeowners can be blindsided by how much it truly costs to sell a home. This is why we decided to break down some of the costs you can expect to incur if you decide to work with an agent to sell your home and why selling for cash can end up putting more money...

I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of signs around your neighborhood or ads online attempting to get you to sell your home fast for cash. Maybe you’ve thought to yourself…is this a viable option or simply too good to be true? We’re here to investigate some of the most common misconceptions surrounding this process. Myth 1:...

Selling your home is a big decision which is why there are a variety of factors that need to be considered before doing so. One of those involves figuring out if and how the sale will impact your credit score since that is crucial to qualifying for things like loans, insurance, and even jobs. Read...

If you’ve recently acquired a home through a loved one’s will and have no intention of moving in you have several options. First, you can choose to rent it out however there’s many factors you’ll want to consider before doing so. Are you willing to deal with the hassle of paying the property taxes, handling...

An unexpected fire or flood can cause extensive structural damage to a home on top of the emotional and financial burden that inevitably follows! If you’ve recently experienced this, you might be left thinking what your options are moving forward. What Should I Do With My Damaged Home? Instinctually, most homeowners’ first move following a...

What is forbearance? Forbearance is an agreement between a bank or lender and a homeowner to reduce or pause payments for a period of time in order to allow the homeowner to catch up on missed payments. This can be a very stressful situation and in many cases is caused by unforeseen circumstances such as...

Selling a home is no easy task and depending on your reasons for doing so can sometimes feel impossible. Here’s some of the most common mistakes sellers make and how we can help you avoid them. Underestimating Costs One of the biggest mistakes sellers make is not accounting for fees that come with trying to...