No Worries - Investors aren't the "Big Bad Wolf" of real estate!

We all have preconceptions, its a fact of human nature. Sometimes they can be accurate, and other times they are FAR from the truth.

One thing we've heard more than once is the idea that real estate investors (like us) are nothing more than greedy evil people out to take advantage of unfortunate homeowners. Personally, this notion really gets our feathers ruffled. Sure, there are a few slime-balls out there who have pulled terrible heists on unsuspecting home owners and padded their own pockets at someone elses expense. Its a shame these few bad apples have ruined the whole lot for the rest of us and in some cases soiled our profession's good name.

Most real estate investors, from ourselves to our many peers throughout the city, state and country, are ethical and honest people. Ask any investor at a local real estate investing group and its likely that one of their top reasons for getting into "the business" is to actually HELP people. Swindling is absolutely not on the list. Doing things like helping distressed owners out of sticky situations, providing safe and affordable rental housing, trying to boost the economy out of its housing crisis and helping people buy the home of their dreams all give us a huge sense of satisfaction from our work. Most real estate investors truly want to make the world and their cities a better place to live.

So, what if you are one who already has the idea that real estate investors are just "Big Bad Wolves" coming to your house to blow you over and gobble you (or your house or your money) all up? Our best advice: Shop around and ask around. Talk to more than one investor and/or investment company and choose one that you feel comfortable with. You should absolutely feel at ease with the entire process! Feel free to ask for references from other investors or previous clients, and you can also contact some local investment groups to inquire if the investor you've chosen is a member in good standing.

Don't let the stigma wrongly attached to some real estate investors prevent you from reaching out to one when the time comes to sell a home. We like to think of ourselves more as real estate super hero's, swooping in to save all your real estate problems in one fell swoop. Just don't be surprised if we show up at the closing table with a red cape on our backs!

For more information about selling your home, visit REstore Property Group online.