Homeowners wanting to maximize their profit or who have a "move-in ready" house.

Sellers in a "bind" (foreclosure, probate/inheritance, bad tenants, or major damage).

Watch out for "inspection traps" where they lower the price significantly at the last minute after a walkthrough.

Offers are usually "take it or leave it" with very little room for haggling.

Once you contact one, you may be added to investor lists and receive frequent unsolicited calls or texts. Red Flags to Watch For

Typically, you don't pay agent commissions (6%) or closing costs, as the buyer covers them.

No cleaning, no staging, and absolutely no repairs are required. They take the house exactly as it sits.

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