Emily Roberts, Property Acquisition Specialist
Emily is a Seller Success Manager at SilverCrest Estates and writes plain-English guides for homeowners on seller questions, cash offers, selling your home. Every article is written for sellers, explains the options that don't involve us, and cites official sources where the law or taxes come up.
Articles by Emily Roberts (9)
- Can You Sell a House With a Mortgage? Everything You Need to Know
Yes, you can sell with a mortgage - most people do. Learn how the payoff works, what happens if you're underwater, and how to calculate what you'll walk away with.
- Do Cash Home Buyers Pay Closing Costs? Who Pays What, Explained
Many direct cash buyers — SilverCrest included — cover standard closing costs. But 'we pay closing costs' can mean different things. Here's the line-by-line breakdown.
- How Long Does It Take to Sell a House? Timeline Comparison for Every Option
Selling a house can take anywhere from 21 days to 6+ months depending on your approach. Get detailed timelines for cash sales, traditional listings, and everything in between.
- How to Sell a Vacant House: Tips for Empty Property Sales
Selling a vacant home presents unique challenges from security to staging. Learn strategies to protect and sell your empty property effectively.
- Offerpad vs. SilverCrest Estates: Understanding Your Cash Sale Options
Considering Offerpad? Learn how their process works, including fees and repair deductions, and see how SilverCrest Estates offers a truly 'as-is' cash sale for any home.
- Sell Your House on Your Schedule: How to Pick Your Own Closing and Move-Out Date
Need to stay a few weeks after closing, or close the same week your new home is ready? Here's how flexible closings and rent-backs really work.
- Selling a House With Pets: Tips for Keeping Sales on Track
Pets can complicate home showings. Learn strategies to minimize pet-related obstacles and present your home effectively to buyers.
- Selling the Family Home After the Kids Leave: The Empty-Nester's Guide
The kids are gone, the house is too big, and the math of staying rarely works. Here's how to time the sale, handle the emotions, and keep more of your equity.
- What to Do With Furniture When Selling Your House: Complete Options
Moving means dealing with furniture. Learn about selling, donating, storing, or including furniture in your home sale.