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Nobody likes a dark, dimly lit space, especially when it could be hiding issues in your home. Sometimes we just don’t want to know. But let’s face it, often many of the major mechanical systems in a home are in these areas, and we just don’t like to go down there where the cobwebs, spiders … Continued

Maybe it’s the home you live in, maybe it’s a home you own but haven’t seen in a while, or maybe it’s a property that you recently inherited… Whatever the case, homes get condemned when a government entity determines that the property is no longer fit to live in. (Consistently receiving code violations is usually … Continued

It can be difficult to let go of a home with sentimental value — maybe you remember your parents sitting at the dinner table, or your kids playing in the backyard, or your family sitting around the fireplace during the holidays. Now you’re thinking of selling… and in some ways, it feels like a betrayal … Continued

This happens wayyy too often. Some contractors think that they can do poor quality work and get away with it. Unfortunately, they usually do get away with it… And sometimes the best thing you can do is fire them before they do more damage to your home. Here are some recommendations for navigating this difficult … Continued

We get it… For better or worse, the first thing that buyers see — before they even walk in your house — is the lawn. And if that yard leaves a bad first impression, it can make potential buyers walk away without a second glance. Fortunately, that’s not how the story has to end. If … Continued

We get it… The average amount of time that a house stays on the market is between 65 and 93 days… but for a home that’s not in the ideal price range, in an undesirable location, or not totally updated, that timespan can drag on even past 100 days. Naturally, you don’t want to wait … Continued

Unfortunately, the smell of a home is a HUGE factor that determines whether buyers will make an offer or not. A home that doesn’t smell right… It doesn’t sell very fast. Maybe you’re dealing with pet odors, mold, or something else… whatever the case, here are some ways to freshen up a home to impress … Continued

You call, then text, then email… but they don’t respond? It can be really frustrating to deal with tenants that don’t communicate about important matters. At Simpatico Properties , we’ve helped a lot of homeowners through this problem… counseling them on how to talk with their tenants and how to sell their home when tenants … Continued

We totally get it. We’ve helped a lot of people sell their homes in Hagerstown and many of them struggle with the process because they have an understandable emotional attachment to the property. And we like to help people sell fast for cash, as painlessly as possible. Here’s how we do it… We Will Never … Continued

This can be a difficult conversation to have… especially if you’re worried that the tenants will get upset, become difficult, or lash out after they are told. But we’ve worked with tons of different homeowners in Hagerstown and here are some helpful tactics for breaking the news to your tenants. Be Open & Honest — … Continued

It’s a homeowner’s nightmare… ESPECIALLY if you’ve been thinking of selling your home. Unfortunately, you can’t sell your home the traditional way if it has termite damage (not until the termites are killed and the damage is completely fixed). But you CAN sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves.  Simpatico Properties buys homes as-is for … Continued

You’re not getting many showings. Haven’t found a buyer yet. And it’s starting to get a little frustrating. Well, you’re not alone. In fact, the average amount of time that a property stays on the market is 68 days! Of course, there are some things one can do to make their house sell more quickly. … Continued

Are you, as the owner of the property, even allowed to do that? What do you need to know? Well, at Simpatico Properties , we’ve helped lots of different people in Hagerstown sell their homes — even people who had tenants in their property. And the real key here is the lease you have with … Continued

Well, it’s no secret that the economy is currently struggling in many areas. And many experts are predicting that the housing market is going to take a dive in the near future as well (which means less money for sellers). 🙁 Of course, there are never any guarantees of what the market is going to … Continued

Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home… …but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination… …whatever the case, it’s now not going to be able to finish repairs on the home, updating all the appliances, cleaning it, and … Continued