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3 Common Exterior Mobile Home Repairs (& How to Handle Them!)

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Before purchasing any manufactured home, make sure you inspect the following locations for weaknesses, soft spots, and any repairs or updates needed. Below is a shortlist of common areas you will find repairs needed concerning many used mobile homes. 1. Roofs Without a solid and water-resistant roof, a mobile home holds very little chance against the elements. Verify the integrity and strength of the roof by visual inspection and walk on the roof to check for possible soft spots, tears, small holes, weaknesses, waviness, missing shingles, loose material, fallen branches, etc. Pro Tip: Roof issues do not void a possible deal; however, these repairs must be factored into the purchase price of any mobile home you are considering investing. 2. Siding When considering the exterior of the mobile home, we have to recognize the aesthetic appeal of the property and the functionality of the current siding to keep the home safe from the elements. An unattractive exterior is not s...

When Should You Sell Your House To A Cash Home Buyer?

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In some circumstances, selling your house to a wholesale company like America Buys Houses may be the best choice. You Want To Sell Your Mobile House Fast. A quick closing is one of the main advantages of selling your mobile house to a wholesale company instead of listing it with a real estate agents. Your House Needs Significant Repairs Houses that have sustained considerable damages, such as fire or water damage, are not attractive for most buyers. Investors can be interested in these buildings. However, they are few and far between. On the other hand, cash home buyers are happy to work with properties that may not otherwise be sale-able. You Want To Avoid The Hassle Of Putting Your Property On The Market. Listing your property with a real estate agent requires a significant amount of preparation and paperwork. If you are out-of-state – if the property you want to sell is part of an estate the settlement, for example – and do not have the time or ability to deal wit...

Tips For Selling A Mobile Home Dallas

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You want to sell your mobile home , but you’re not sure how.   That is reasonable because although mobile homes can give residents a good and safe place to live, normally at an affordable price, they can also be difficult to sell. If you’re in a rush and don’t want to deal with first time mobile home buyers then you should consider working with a Cash home Buyer. The first thing to do in order to sell your mobile home… Clean your mobile home: This means power-washing the outside, vacuuming and shampooing the carpeting, and doing all you can to remove odors. Fix what needs fixing: That slow water leak in the kitchen that you “fixed” by putting a bucket under it needs to really be fixed.   The discolored paint from the time the roof leaked but was fixed now needs to be repainted.   If you’re selling your home yourself: You will need to have documents arranged.   You can do that yourself, or you can have a lawyer represent you. If you’re making monthl...

What Documents Are Needed for Selling a Mobile Home?

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Also known as a manufactured home, a mobile home is a choice for many homeowners because such houses are relatively affordable. Generally, mobile homes not forever affixed to foundations are classified as "chattel" or private property. Because a mobile home is usually chattel, just like an automobile, selling one requires old documentation such as a property title. However, mobile homes are also dwellings and many occupancy certifications are usually needed for them. Mobile Home Titles Just like selling a car, when you sell your mobile home, you and the customer will sign its title. Once you've sold your mobile home and signed its title, the buyer signs it and then records it at your state's motor vehicle department. Bills of Sale Proof of the sale of a piece of personal property is most often described by a bill of sale. If your mobile home is a recognized chattel or personal property, you might need to give your seller a notarized bill of sale. Mob...