Guides for selling without listing
Plain-English guides on off-market sales.
What Happens in a Direct Closing
A step-by-step look at how a direct home closing actually works, from the title search to funds landing in your account.
Selling Directly vs. Listing With an Agent
A side-by-side look at selling directly versus listing with an agent: timelines, costs, and when each option may fit better.
Selling an Inherited House: A Guide for Heirs
A plain-English guide to probate, disagreeing heirs, carrying costs, and cleanout when you inherit a house and need to sell.
Selling a Rental Property with Tenants: What Landlords Should Know
A practical look at tenant rights, lease terms, estoppel certificates, and security deposits when you sell an occupied rental property.
Behind on Your Mortgage? A Calm Look at Your Options
A plain look at how foreclosure timelines work, alternatives worth exploring first, free HUD-approved housing counseling, and what a home sale can and can't do.
Red Flags When Choosing a Home Buyer
Six warning signs to watch for when choosing a direct home buyer, plus the questions to ask before you sign anything.
How to Sell Your House Off-Market, Without Listing It
A plain-English guide to selling a house off-market without listing it: how it works, the real trade-offs, and who it may suit.
How to Sell a House That Needs Repairs
A practical guide to selling a house as-is: what renovation returns, what can pull an as-is offer down, and your disclosure duties.
How Direct Home Buyers Evaluate a Property
A plain-English walkthrough of how direct home buyers may evaluate a property and reach an offer, including comparables, repair scope, holding costs, and margin, so you can judge the reasoning behind any offer you receive.
Do You Need an Agent to Sell Your House?
A plain look at what a listing agent does, what selling FSBO really involves, and where a direct sale fits alongside both options.