While most homeowners had hoped that the economy would make a fast recovery, experts don’t predict that we will see any signs of improvement until at least 2012. This means if you have a home you need to sell, you should not expect it to get any easier in the near future.
So what are your options if you need to sell your house quickly? You may have seen bandit signs on the side of the road that say “Sell House Quick!” and be tempted to call the number on the sign. While it certainly doesn’t hurt to call, chances are these signs belong to real estate investors or real estate investment firms. What they are looking for is distressed sellers who are facing foreclosure that have equity in their home. They will make an offer that is typically around 60% of the fair market value of the home. While just getting out from under a home can be a relief in certain situations, for most people this just isn’t an option. Still, very few people have the ability to make multiple mortgage payments for an extended period of time.
If you are in this situation, you may want to consider getting creative! Rent to own homes are becoming the go to option for home owners that want to sell their house quick, but that need to get full fair market value for it. Not everyone has the equity to unload at a steep discount, so this is an option that can provide a welcome relief to homeowners. It can also prevent them from eventually facing financial stress due to an inability to sell.
The best part of rent to own homes for sellers is that they give them the ability to set the terms. They can get full fair market value and a monthly payment that more than covers the expenses associated with the home.

