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There are a lot of reasons that you might need to sell your house fast. At Echo Properties, we’ve seen it all — maybe you need to move for work, maybe you want to avoid selling costs, maybe you are going through a divorce, health problems, or some other challenging season. Fortunately, you can sell … Continued

Well, you’re not alone. We’ve worked with lots of homeowners in Phenix City who wanted to determine how much it’d cost to sell their house. Because obviously… you want to make as much money as possible. So here are some costs that you should know about… Agent Commissions — If you go the traditional route, … Continued

Maybe you’ve decided that you want to live a bit more minimalist or maybe you’re preparing for your retirement. Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of for your property in Auburn… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to … Continued

Here are some tips for calculating the true value of your home in Dothan. Think Like an Appraiser — Appraisers are market-experts at determining the value of any given home. Primarily, they consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, total square footage, lot size, age of the property, HVAC system, and overall condition. You’ll also … Continued

Being a landlord isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be…. It seemed like such a good idea at first — you’d own one additional property, manage tenants, and make some extra cash every month. Why not? But then it became EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to find trustworthy tenants in Alabama… repairs got out of hand… and let’s … Continued

Here are a few thoughts… Start a Repayment Plan — Most creditors just want their money back and they would be more than happy to offer some sort of payment plan to homeowners. It might take a while to get back to square zero, but this is definitely an option. Dispute The Lien — Obviously, … Continued

Great idea! Professional homebuyers (like us!) can make you a fair cash offer and close in as little as two weeks. But not ALL professional homebuyers are created equal. Here are a few things to watch out for… Reviews — Every legit professional home buying company will have at least a few negative reviews mixed … Continued

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

Maybe you’ve decided that you want to live a bit more minimalist or maybe you’re preparing for your retirement. Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of for your property in Alabama… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to … Continued

Well, at Echo Properties, we have bought lots of properties in Dothan from people in similar situations. Here are some tips for making the process as seamless as possible. Figure Out Who’s On The Title — First things first: double-check the title to see who actually owns the property. If you’re both on it, then … Continued

Well, at Echo Properties, we have bought lots of properties in Phenix City from people in similar situations. Here are some tips for making the process as seamless as possible. Figure Out Who’s On The Title — First things first: double-check the title to see who actually owns the property. If you’re both on it, … Continued

Well, at Echo Properties, we have bought lots of properties in Opelika from people in similar situations. Here are some tips for making the process as seamless as possible. Figure Out Who’s On The Title — First things first: double-check the title to see who actually owns the property. If you’re both on it, then … Continued

Well, at Echo Properties, we have bought lots of properties in Columbus from people in similar situations. Here are some tips for making the process as seamless as possible. Figure Out Who’s On The Title — First things first: double-check the title to see who actually owns the property. If you’re both on it, then … Continued

Well, at Echo Properties, we have bought lots of properties in Auburn from people in similar situations. Here are some tips for making the process as seamless as possible. Figure Out Who’s On The Title — First things first: double-check the title to see who actually owns the property. If you’re both on it, then … Continued

Well, at Echo Properties, we have bought lots of properties in Alabama from people in similar situations. Here are some tips for making the process as seamless as possible. Figure Out Who’s On The Title — First things first: double-check the title to see who actually owns the property. If you’re both on it, then … Continued