Author: emilyc

Did someone make you a cash offer on your home? Did it seem too low? Or maybe it seemed too good to be true? Whatever the case, when professional homebuyers make offers, they don’t always disclose WHY their offer is what it is… or even if it’s actually “fair” or not. And you’re not a … Continued

HOMEOWNERS: wondering if it’s a good idea to do a rent-to-own arrangement with your buyers? While there are some benefits to rent-to-own — such as having a bigger pool of buyers, earning rental income, and selling for a higher price-point — there are also some little-known pitfalls. At Hammock, we’ve been working in real estate … Continued

You call, you text, you email… but they don’t respond? It can be really frustrating to deal with tenants that don’t communicate with you about important matters. At Hammock, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners through this problem… counseling them on how to talk with their tenants and how to sell their home when tenants … Continued

Dealing with termites? 😬 It’s a homeowner’s nightmare… ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home. Unfortunately, you can’t sell your home the traditional way if it has termite damage (not until the termites are killed and the damage is completely fixed). But you CAN sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves who buys … Continued

Thinking of downsizing? Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing for retirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’re going to have to sell a … Continued

Trying to sell your house fast in Brandon, Florida?  Well, at Hammock, we buy houses fast for cash. And here are 4 ways that you’d save money by working with us instead of a real estate agent…  No Commission Cost, Closing Costs, or Hidden Fees — We make you a cash offer, we pay closing … Continued

Trying to update your home so you can sell on the MLS?  Awesome! But it can be hard to know what to fix, what to upgrade, and what to leave alone.  After all, you don’t want to spend more money than you need to get your home ready for buyers.  At Hammock, we’ve helped a … Continued

Want some easy everyday tips for maintaining the quality of your home?  Your home is like anything else in your life that you care about — to maintain it, you’ll need to give it a little bit of love every now and again…and stay committed… But that doesn’t need to feel overwhelming… At Hammock, we’ve … Continued