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Selling fast comes down to three routes: a direct cash sale, a priced-to-sell listing or selling it yourself. Here is how each one compares on time, cost and certainty, plus a 30-day plan.
Sarah Williams
Senior Real Estate Analyst · 6 min read
Published January 5, 2025
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Foreclosure6 min readWhen is it too late to stop foreclosure? See the 120-day rule, the 37-day cutoff, late exits before sale day and when redemption is still possible.
Lisa Anderson
November 4, 20266 min read
Foreclosure6 min readReceived a notice of default? Learn what it means, how long until a sale, which figures to request and how to keep, rework or sell the house in time.
Jennifer Martinez
November 4, 20266 min read
Foreclosure6 min readHow long does foreclosure take in Texas? See the 120-day rule, the 20-day cure notice, 21-day sale notice, first-Tuesday sales and home equity rules.
Michael Thompson
November 4, 20266 min read
Seller Questions6 min readTax lien vs tax deed: learn what each sale means for your home, how redemption periods work in Florida and Texas, and how to protect your equity.
Emily Roberts
November 4, 20266 min read
Inherited Property6 min readA Texas affidavit of heirship can let heirs sell inherited property without probate. Learn who signs, where to record it and when it is not enough.
David Park
November 4, 20266 min read
Seller Questions5 min readSelling a house with a bad chimney? Learn what inspectors flag, what repairs can cost, and when to repair, credit the buyer or sell as-is.
Michael Thompson
November 3, 20265 min read
Seller Questions5 min readSelling a house with vermiculite insulation? Learn why it may contain asbestos, why to leave it alone, and how to test, disclose or sell as-is.
Michael Thompson
November 3, 20265 min read
Seller Questions5 min readSelling a house with hurricane damage? Document the loss, settle insurance and flood claims, check disaster aid, then repair or sell as-is.
Lisa Anderson
November 3, 20265 min read
Seller Questions5 min readSelling a house without homeowners insurance? See the risks, how force-placed coverage works, vacant-home policies and fast ways to close.
Jennifer Martinez
November 3, 20265 min read
Seller Questions5 min readSelling a house where someone died? Learn when a death must be disclosed, California's three-year rule, cleanup steps and how buyers react.
Emily Roberts
November 3, 20265 min read
Seller Questions5 min readSelling a house with a judgment lien? Confirm the judgment, check homestead protection, and pay, settle or release it so title can close.
Jennifer Martinez
November 3, 20265 min read
Seller Questions6 min readSelling a house with an IRS tax lien? Learn how payoff, discharge and Form 14135 work, and when to apply at least 45 days before closing.
Sarah Williams
November 3, 20266 min read
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