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John cycling said:
If your house is unlisted, you need to look up all the agents in your area online, look at their histories, contact the best ones and discuss your house with them. Then pick the best 2 or 3 that give you good feedback, have them come to look at your house, and pick the best of them to sell your house for you.
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I have had a half dozen real estate agents look at my house. They all went away with a look on their face like they had just walked through a field of cow patties. I received the impression they would list the house, but it was like they were doing me a favor.
 

I received this postcard in the snail mail. Suspicious right off the bat - no business name, just an address on the front. On the back is just someone calling himself "Joe". I ran the phone number through several online number identifiers and nothing showed.

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Deb,
Is it really wise to spread your address over the internet?? I just googled your home and see why you are having a problem getting rid of stuff. The place is huge!
 
bowmore said:
Deb,
Is it really wise to spread your address over the internet?? I just googled your home and see why you are having a problem getting rid of stuff. The place is huge!
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It may be someone who has listened to the local gossip. Maybe they‘ve heard that she doesn’t want the hassle of clearing it out.

@Deb, you’re right to be suspicious.

It could be an unlisted number. Can you even search for a cell phone number online?
 
debodun said:
I received this postcard in the snail mail. Suspicious right off the bat - no business name, just an address on thr front. On the back is just someone calling himself "Joe". I ran the phone number through several online number identifiers and nothing showed.

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Try calling 518-760-6000. This is Signature Home Buyers in Schenectady. This may be the best opportunity you have to get rid of the old house with minimal hassles. It would certainly be worth a call.
 
Being that I was a detective :cool: in my previous life... I get a feeling that our Deb is not in a hurry to make a change. She's lived in that house a LONG time and it is tough leaving it.

I sort of felt that way when my sisters and I were faced with having to sell our mother's house. To my mother, her house was a 'palace'.

It was heartbreaking to say the least to sell it. But, I was the one stuck with paying taxes, fines, etc. when my oldest sister moved out. I have stopped twice at the house and have asked to be allowed to walk thru it. Talk about heart breaking. The owner is a sweetheart and understood my need to walk thru the house though.

Deb, I finally understand what you may be going thru. The best of luck to you.
 
terry123 said:
I get at least one of those postcards every week. I just toss in the trash. Its quite common for us to get them here at the condo buildings.
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Same here. They blanket neighborhoods with them, which doesn't mean they're not legit. They just keep their hooks in the water hoping when a hungry fish is in the area it will nibble on their bait.

You've got nothing to lose by calling them, but for Pete's sake, don't tell them about the $60K offer.
 
StarSong said:
You've got nothing to lose by calling them, but for Pete's sake, don't tell them about the $60K offer.
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Not bad advice, if they offer enough take it! They probably won't so don't give them much information, or waste much time with them. Do not sign anything but a sales contract at an acceptable price with acceptable conditions.

Good luck!
 
Don M. said:
Try calling 518-760-6000. This is Signature Home Buyers in Schenectady. This may be the best opportunity you have to get rid of the old house with minimal hassles. It would certainly be worth a call.
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I've heard of them. They run 30 second ads all the time on the local channels. I checked their web site and their address is the same as the one on my postcard.
 
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debodun said:
That's just one review. Others gave them a glowing report, some were just as negative. I guess you can only believe what experience you have, but it did bring out one fact (why I posted it) - they don't buy the homes directly, they make and offer, then hope to find a buyer thay can flip it to while you wait.
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Interesting strategy. Good to know.
 
I'm certain Deb ignores my posts so maybe if she reads this from someone else she might think about it.

If she doesn't sell it soon her old home should have the water shut off & the system drained before freezing weather sets in. Otherwise there is a chance frozen water pipes will add to the deteriorated condition of the home she moved out of.
 
Knight said:
I'm certain Deb ignores my posts so maybe if she reads this from someone else she might think about it.

If she doesn't sell it soon her old home should have the water shut off & the system drained before freezing weather sets in. Otherwise there is a chance frozen water pipes will add to the deteriorated condition of the home she moved out of.
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You have to be careful about home insurance coverage as well. If you own two properties you can only claim to reside in one or the other. The property you declare as vacant will likely need a different home insurance policy. It usually costs more to insure an unoccupied property than an occupied property because there's greater risk to the insurer for severe damage because no one is there to monitor things. In fact, some companies will not insure an unoccupied property.

Best to check with your insurer so you don't find out the hard way, you're not covered should something happen.
 
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