64 Victor Rd (Corrales, New Mexico)

The house is currently on the market, but its seller is looking for Caretakers to stage this home while it is for sale.

64 Victor Rd
Corrales, NM 87048

Rent: $680/month
Square Feet: 3,920
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
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Vacant Homes Are Harder To Sell (Part 5)

The numbers are out there. Occupied homes sell faster and for more money than their vacant brethren. With no distractions for the eye all the little imperfections of the home are magnified. This can be a significant hindrance in all but new construction homes.

If you are just joining us now, you can click here to check out Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.

Vacant Homes Create a Psychological Disadvantage

The owner of a home with become more desperate to sell the longer their home stays on the market.  This somewhat explains the discrepancy in price in vacant homes. The prospective buyer and their agent will know this and try to use that to negotiate a lower price, expecially when the house has been sitting empty for quite some time.

It is not always avoidable to put a vacant house on the market. If you do, be sure to take steps to make it look occupied until it sells.  This will maintain the home's condition, lower maintenance costs, especially where insurance is concerned, and insulate the seller against the apparent disadvantage during price negotiations.  All your costs incurred to keep the home looking lived in will be recouped in dollar amount received and speed of sale.

Or just use Homes In Transition and we will keep it occupied until it sells, avoiding all this hassle.

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Vacant Homes Are Harder To Sell (Part 4)

The numbers are out there. Occupied homes sell faster and for more money than their vacant brethren. With no distractions for the eye all the little imperfections of the home are magnified. This can be a significant hindrance in all but new construction homes.

If you are just joining us now, you can click here to check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3.


Maintain Curb Appeal at All Costs

After you have vacated your home you need to keep the yard maintained. This may mean doing it yourself if possible or hiring a landscaping and yard service to keep the grassed mowed and the bushes trimmed.  If your home is located where insects and pests are intrusive then you need to be sure the house is sprayed regularly while it is up for sale.  No prospective buyer will want a homes with visible pest problems.  On top of that, insects are attracted to electrical systems and their wiring.  They could potentially cause damage if left unchecked.

Swimming pools present another problem.  On a daily basis they are polluted with debris.  Keeping them clean is a must if you are going to sell your home.  While not so long ago pools were considered an amenity that enhanced a property's value, today they are often seen as an added maintenance expense.  You would hate to lose a buyer that is on the fence about the property because they stepped into the back yard and were greeted by a concrete swamp.

Stay tuned as we continue our series on tips for selling your vacant home.

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Vacant Homes Are Harder To Sell (Part 3)

The numbers are out there. Occupied homes sell faster and for more money than their vacant brethren. With no distractions for the eye all the little imperfections of the home are magnified. This can be a significant hindrance in all but new construction homes.

Here is another tip!


Home Staging Can help with the Sale of a Vacant Listing
Having a caretaker is not for everyone, as much as we would like it to be. :)  We understand.  At the very least you should consider hiring a staging company to stage your home with furniture and decor that makes it looked semi-lived in.  You would be surprised at how many buyers have no imagination and are unable to visualize how a home would look once it is lived in.  A fully furnished home will look best, but even minimal furnishings will help any potential buyers visualize a purpose or arrangement of a given room, which will certainly help get closer to the offer you are looking for in less time.

Keep checking in with us next week as we continue our series on selling vacant homes.

Vacant Homes Are Harder To Sell (Part 2)

Let's look at Part 2 in our series of tips for selling a vacant home.

Consider Hiring a Caretaker

Lucky for you, that's just what we do.  Homes In Transition will supply short or long-term house sitters for a nominal fee (click here for more info).  Our caretakers are well qualified and often are experienced home sitters that live a nomadic lifestyle, moving from one property to another.  In exchange for a place to call home for a few months they care for your property like it is their own.

When trying to sell a home tenants who are paying rent will have an expected length of occupancy which can lead to its own set of issues.  Our caretakers will be out of the house by closing, making it a much better option to settle matters in a timely fashion.  Using our caretaker service can also avoid possible insurance issues that come with a home being vacant.  Additionally, having a caretaker looking over the property can provide a peace of mind for the owner, particularly if said owner is now living out of town.

Stay tuned for part 3 later this week!

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Vacant Homes Are Harder To Sell (Part 1)

The numbers are out there. Occupied homes sell faster and for more money than their vacant brethren. With no distractions for the eye all the little imperfections of the home are magnified. This can be a significant hindrance in all but new construction homes.

A furnished or staged property allows the buyer to envision it as a home instead of just a house. Their imagination will allow them to more easily create the setting they desire given the visual cues already in place.

Curb appeal is another concern for an empty house. If the property is not properly cared for on the outside the setting during a drive by can be enough to turn off all but the most experienced of buyers. With first time home buyers still making up a large portion of all home buyers, that is a risky endeavor.

Next week we will expand on this premise and go into more detail on concerns and solutions.

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Homes In Transition for Caretakers (Part 2)

Is the HIT program right for you?

For many, the answer has been YES, but only you can decide for yourself. We have collected a number of FAQ's for you to explore as you become familiar with the HIT program and its many benefits.

After you visit the FAQ's found within the menu above, come back here and sign up for an application. While we are creating an online application you will complete and submit online, we will be happy to send you one using the request below. It will come to your inbox after you double opt in to validate your request for information. The Application package will come to you with specific information about our fee structure, optional services and specific information about applying to become one of our Valued Caretakers.

It's our goal to provide you with all the information you might need BEFORE you become a caretaker. So please don't hesitate to call us if you don't see the answer to your questions. 

Click for Caretaker FAQ

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Homes In Transition for Caretakers (Part 1)

Welcome to the unique interim housing opportunity provided by Homes In Transition (HIT)

Since 2009 HIT has been a Better Business Buereu A+ rated company!

HIT offers a unique service to help Property Owners sell their vacant houses faster and at a better price. An interesting result of providing this type of service is that it also provides families and individuals the opportunity to live in one of these fine houses for about the cost of a studio apartment!

You are not alone if this raised your eyebrows. Since 1986 the owners and staff of Homes In Transition have been providing individuals the opportunity to live in a great house for a great price almost continuously up to the founding of Homes in Transition in 2009. Homes In Transition is the culmination of over twenty years of combined expertise in helping Property Owners achieve their goals while providing the great interim housing opportunity hundreds before you have enjoyed. 

Often we're asked, "who are these people that move from house to house". The short answer is they are people like you. They come from a wide variety of economic backgrounds, employment sectors and educational levels. Some come from out of town looking for a short term housing situation till they get a lay of the land and can find the right neighborhood or build a house. Some come as a result of a crushing economic situation they have recently encountered, divorce, SAVE MONEYmoney, repair their credit and pay off bills. The reality is, the reasons people come stay with HIT are as numerous as the valued Caretakers who call their HIT house, home. 

We understand there is a lot of fraud and scam in every industry, especially real estate. You will be happy to know that Homes In Transition has provided our interim housing solution for hundreds of Caretakers before you and still maintains an A+ Better Business Bureau rating! That is better than any property management rental agency in the area. HIT is a member of the local Chamber of Commerace and has local roots.

We will caution you up front however, the program is not for everybody! We perform background checks, we require your accommodation of the selling process (showings, open house and closings), we inspect your house regularly to ensure your compliance and understanding of this unique living situation. But, you get to live in a great house for a fraction of the market rent! Yes, it's true you will have greater responsibility than a typical rental situation, but if you have clean living habits, are a good citizen and have the desire and ability to perform the minor maintenance, HIT offers a great opportunity for your housing needs.

2492 Manzano Loop (Rio Rancho, New Mexico)

Great Home in Beautiful River's Edge III. Walk to the Bosque or enjoy the mountain view right from your own back yard! Welcoming courtyard and amazing landscaping front and back. Immaculately maintained open floor plan with lots of natural light. Close proximity to shopping, entertainment and other service.

2492 Manzano Loop
Rio Rancho, NM 87144

Square Feet: 2,006

Rent: $680.00

Application Fee: $45.00

Security Deposit: $1,000.00

Available Now!

Contact Us
(505) 503-8056
http://www.homesintransition.com/

This is a Caretaker Property. To learn more about becoming a Caretaker, please visit our website caretaker page at:
http://www.homesintransition.com/WEB3.0/pages/caretakers.html

The house is currently on the market, but its seller is looking for Caretakers to stage this home while it is for sale.

Join the Homes In Transition Caretaker Program and live in this beautiful home for only $680 monthly plus utilities! 

If you are over the age of 25 then we have a great opportunity for you! We are happy to speak with you but please take the time to visit our website where you will learn all of the details about our program. Then feel free to give us a call and we will go over your particular situation. Thanks in advance!

http://www.homesintransition.com

To learn more about this opportunity to live in a home for $680 monthly plus utilities, call the HIT HOTLINE at 505-750-9500!

There will be some conditions you will need to follow as this home is listed for sale, hence the drastic discount.

This is not a typical rental arrangement (average 6-7 months). If you have clean living habits, are somewhat flexible, and have nice furniture please visit our website today: http://www.homesintransition.com/

... Our homes go quickly so visit us today!