Jennifer Martinez, Real Estate Transaction Specialist
Jennifer is a Seller Success Manager at SilverCrest Estates and writes plain-English guides for homeowners on distressed sales, inherited property, 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 Jennifer Martinez (12)
- Divorce & Your Home: The Fastest Way to Sell When Time is Critical
Going through a divorce and need to sell your house fast? Discover the most direct and efficient paths to a quick sale, so you can move forward with certainty.
- How to Sell a House in Probate: Step-by-Step Guide for Executors and Heirs
Selling an inherited property in probate doesn't have to be complicated. This guide walks you through the legal process, your options, and how to close quickly.
- How to Sell a House With a Lien on It: Judgment, Tax, IRS & Contractor Liens
A lien doesn't block a sale. It just has to be paid, negotiated, or released at closing. Here's how each type of lien works and how to sell anyway.
- How to Sell a House With Code Violations: Your Options Explained
Code violations don't mean you can't sell. Learn how to handle citations, your selling options, and why cash buyers often provide the best solution.
- How to Sell Inherited Property in Another State: Long-Distance Estate Sales
Managing an inherited property from out of state is challenging. Learn how to handle the sale, your legal requirements, and the easiest way to close quickly.
- Selling a House With Mold: Disclosure Requirements and Selling Options
Mold can complicate a home sale, but you still have options. Learn about disclosure requirements, remediation decisions, and how to sell successfully.
- Selling a House With Water Damage: Disclosure, Insurance, and Your Options
From a burst pipe to a flooded basement, here's how water damage affects value, what you must disclose, and how to sell without remediating first.
- Selling an Inherited House Fast: Your Options for a Quick, Stress-Free Sale
Inheriting a home can be overwhelming, especially if you need to sell it quickly. Discover your options for a fast and stress-free inherited property sale.
- Selling Your Home for Job Relocation: Speed and Strategy Guide
Job relocations demand fast home sales. Learn strategies to sell quickly while maximizing value when your employer needs you to move now.
- Selling Your House While Buying Another: Timing and Logistics
Coordinating a sale and purchase is tricky. Learn strategies for managing timing, financing, and logistics when doing both transactions.
- What Disclosures Are Required When Selling Your House?
Sellers must disclose certain property issues by law. Learn what you're required to reveal, state-specific requirements, and how to protect yourself legally.
- What Not to Fix When Selling a House: Where Sellers Waste Money
Most pre-sale renovations don't return their cost. Here's what to skip, the few cheap fixes worth doing, and when selling as-is beats renovating entirely.