My boyfriend and I relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, about two years after graduating from college. We’d had no luck finding jobs in our chosen fields and were unhappy with the cold temperatures and snow up north. We’d heard really good things about Jacksonville. Because the city is expanding rapidly, there are plenty of job opportunities. We rented an apartment for a little over a year and then decided to buy a house together. It was a huge mistake. Due to our limited budget, we chose a house in a rather undesirable neighborhood. We hoped that our close proximity to a rather up-and-coming community would work in our favor. We counted on the house improving in value. Instead, we dealt with theft, sirens and vandalism. Someone spray painted foul language on the side of our garage. Our windows were broken several times. We called the police due to a fight in the street directly in front of the house. I was afraid to be in the house alone. We couldn’t afford to buy a new house without selling the current house. Although we listed the property, we got no offers. Unwilling to remain in that house any longer, we started reading the reviews for cash home buyers. We were surprised by how many homeowners were very happy with the results of selling to a cash buyer. I hadn’t realized the many advantages. Selling to a cash buyer eliminates a home inspection, open houses and bank financing. There are no realtor fees or risks of the deal falling through. Plus, the process happens very quickly. We received a cash offer the same day we filled out the online contact form. We were able to close on the house in under two weeks.
