{"id":695,"date":"2019-04-01T11:36:49","date_gmt":"2019-04-01T11:36:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/?page_id=695"},"modified":"2020-01-21T04:34:28","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T04:34:28","slug":"bad-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/bad-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell a House in a Bad Neighborhood of Houston, TX"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Sell a House in a Bad Location of Houston, Texas Fast<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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With over 2,000,000 residents, Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States. As with every large city, Houston has its share of crime-ridden and run-down areas. Are you the proud owner of a great (or not so great) house in one of Houston\u2019s not-so-great neighborhoods?<\/p>\n

Selling a house in a bad location is a difficult challenge at best. But if for months on end you\u2019ve failed to find an interested buyer, the challenge can appear to be impossible. The helpful tips in this article can mean the difference between sitting on your property and selling it.<\/p>\n

Tips to Sell Your Home in a Bad Neighborhood of Houston, Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tip 1: Appeal to First-Time Home Buyers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When people buy a house for the first time, they know their dream house and their budget probably won\u2019t go together. So make sure your home is a scaled-down version of what first-time homebuyers want.<\/p>\n

Tip 2: Spruce Up the Interior<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unless the existing light fixtures have antique value, consider replacing those in the living areas and master bedroom with inexpensive ceiling fans. Remove any window coverings that restrict natural light. Remove clutter to make the rooms appear larger. Make sure the home smells nice. Make sure the plumbing works properly.<\/p>\n

Tip 3: Improve the Curb Appeal<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overgrown landscaping makes a house look both small and abandoned. Trim the trees and bushes. And clean up the leaves and rocks.<\/p>\n

Tip 4: Stage the Home<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In addition to removing clutter, arrange any furniture to accent the home’s best features. Spend a little money to display fresh fruit (such as lemons, oranges, and apples) on the kitchen countertop. And keep at least one arrangement of fresh flowers in a visible area.<\/p>\n

Tip 5: Offer to Clean Up the Neighbor’s Yard<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If your neighbor doesn\u2019t keep their grass cut, offer to mow their yard while your house is for sale.<\/p>\n

Tip 6: Hold an Open House<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hold as many open houses as is practical. The increased activity around your home gets the word out that your house is for sale. You might attract a buyer that already lives in your neighborhood, but wants a nicer house.<\/p>\n

Tip 7: Disclose Everything<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fully disclose both the good and the bad about your property. And also fully disclose the good, the bad, and the ugly about your neighborhood. Otherwise, a potential buyer might imagine that conditions worse than they actually are.<\/p>\n

Disclose any disputes with your neighbors too. Selling a house with noisy neighbors is a legal liability it you decide to hide it.<\/p>\n

Tip 8: Reduce the Price<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Don’t spend a bunch of money on improvements and expect your asking price to cover the expense. Price the property as low as possible. Remember, the price benefit has to outweigh the bad neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Tip 9: Offer Owner Financing<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you’re selling an inherited house, or if the house is paid for, consider owner financing for first-time buyers or for those who may not have established credit. Just make sure the contract will benefit you, if the new owner defaults on the note.<\/p>\n

The Easiest Possible Way to Sell a Nice or Horrible House in a Bad Location of Houston, Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For many years, Sell My House Fast Houston TX<\/a> has bought houses in any condition and any neighborhood. We are not afraid of buying nice homes in bad neighborhoods\u2014or of buying run-down houses in run-down neighborhoods. Every house\u2014no matter the condition or the area\u2014has value to us.<\/p>\n

We Buy Homes in Any Condition, in Any Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you want to sell your house in a bad neighborhood like Sunnyside or Sharpstown, we will buy it. Whether it\u2019s a nice house or a fixer-upper, we will buy it. Neither do we care about how nasty or noisy your neighbors are.<\/p>\n

We Buy Homes Fast<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You won\u2019t be waiting around for a buyer when you call us. We do everything quickly\u2014from making our cash offer to completing the transaction. Within a few days, you will have cash instead of the property.<\/p>\n

We Pay Cash<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We buy houses for cash\u2014our own cash. We don\u2019t make an offer on your property and then try to get loan approval. When we make our offer, we have the cash available to pay for it.<\/p>\n

No Hidden Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You will get all of the cash in our offer at the time of closing. We take care of all the closing costs. And you will not be surprised by any hidden fees.<\/p>\n

All Paperwork Is on Us<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We don\u2019t expect you to complete any paperwork after you accept our offer, other than signing and dating a few documents. All of the rest of the paperwork is on us.<\/p>\n

The Worst Neighborhoods of Houston, Texas We Will Buy a Home In<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Sunnyside<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In 2018, NeighborhoodScout.com reported the Sunnyside area as the sixth-worst neighborhood in the United States\u2014according to FBI crime statistics. The entire west side of the community was an incinerator and landfill until the operation was shut down and converted to a park. Open ditches, uncontrolled garbage fires, and vacant lots are common in the area.<\/p>\n

Sharpstown<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the mid-1950s, Frank Sharp developed the area as the first master-planned, automobile centered community in Houston. In the early 1970s, Sharp and high-level government officials were caught up in rampant stock fraud that involved several apartment complexes in Sharpstown. The units were shoddily built and quickly became run down. Since the 1990s, the area has been crime-ridden.<\/p>\n

Acres Homes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

During WWI, landowners sold tracts of land\u2014large enough for a house and a garden. Over the years, the houses became dilapidated. They were sold to low-income buyers. Crime is considerably higher in the neighborhood than the national average. There are three times the robberies, five times the assaults, and double the murders as compared to the national average.<\/p>\n

Greenspoint<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Greenspoint is one of Houston\u2019s major business districts. But it also home to a large number of low-income residents. The 1980s oil bust caused a massive loss of jobs and a glut of residential and commercial vacancies.<\/p>\n

Greenspoint Mall became the hub of crime. And after the abduction and murder of a Harris County Sheriff\u2019s deputy in 1991, the mall became know as Gunspoint. The density of the apartment complexes in the area has aggravated catastrophic flooding, further deteriorating the area.<\/p>\n

Third Ward<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Houston\u2019s historic third ward includes stately mansions, the University of Houston, and Texas Southern University. But the area surrounding the intersection of Dowling and McGowen Streets is among the nation\u2019s 25 most dangerous neighborhoods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to Sell a House in a Bad Location of Houston, Texas Fast With over 2,000,000 residents, Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States. As with every large city, Houston has its share of crime-ridden and run-down areas. Are you the proud owner of a great (or not so great) house in one […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/695"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=695"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/695\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sellhousefasthoustontx.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}