How to sell your mobile home to We Buy Mobile Homes U.S.
Selling your Texas mobile home can seem like an impossible task. Especially when you think of all the steps it takes to get your mobile home ready for showings, inspections, appraisals, realtors, and the list goes on.
We Buy Mobile Homes U.S. has a simple 3 step process to sell your mobile home in Texas. No realtors, no inspections, no appraisals, no showings, no closing costs, fast cash offers, and no fees or commissions. Perhaps, the best part is that you don’t even have to clean up or do any repairs!! We will take care of it all 100%.
Stop overthinking and stressing about how to sell your mobile home in Texas. With our simple 3 step process, all of your headaches and worries will be gone.
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We buy mobile homes in ANY condition, ANY situation, fast and for cash in Texas. There are no commissions or fees and no obligation whatsoever. Start below by giving us a bit of information about your manufactured home or call 832-315-5425.
WE BUY USED MOBILE HOMES FOR ANY REASON
- Relocating
- Inherited a Property
- Downsizing
- Upgrading
- Health Issues
- Bought a New House
- Outdated mobile home
- Storm Damage
- Major/Minor Repairs
- Major/minor Cosmetic Work
- City Code Violations
- Financial Issues
- Title Issues
- Personal/Family Matters
- Divorce
- Behind on Payments
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
REASONS FOR CHOOSING US !!
Fast Offers
Receive a fast, friendly offer within 24-48 hours.
No Fees
There are no realtors, no fees, no commission, and no hassle.
No Repairs
There is no need for you to do any repairs or clean-up. We take care of it all !
No Closing Cost
There is absolutely no closing costs involved when we purchase your mobile home. We cover it 100%
No Showings
No more headaches of heavy foot traffic, we look once and present an offer.
Flexible Closing
Provides efficiency, reduces stress, time saving, and convenience
Real estate agent, for sale by owner (FSBO), or mobile home retailer? The pros, cons, cost, and timeline of each…..
Working With A Real Estate Agent
The most popular way to sell your mobile home is to work with a real estate agent. The general process of working with an agent is…
–You contact an agent and they evaluate your mobile home to determine what they feel it may sell for.
–You sign an exclusive listing agreement with the agent (normally 6 months).
–The agent will list your property on the MLS, market it, and do showings. The home also needs to be kept clean in order to sell.
Cost: If and when the mobile home sells, the agents involved will collect their commission which can be 6-10% of the sales price.
Timeline: From 3 – 12 months (with an average of 6 months in many markets)
Pros: Agents know the market well, have access to the MLS to list your mobile home to expose it to a broad range of retail buyers, they’ll take care of the marketing, showing the property, and putting together the closing documents.
Cons: It can be expensive. An agent’s commission is paid out of the proceeds of the sale at closing. Most agents tend to do “traditional” marketing which often takes 3-12 months to sell a manufactured home (in most markets the average time on “market” when listed with an agent is currently 6+ months.) This of
course means you’re responsible for the lot rent, utilities, mortgage, and maintenance costs while it’s trying to sell. Agents focus on “retail” buyers who want to live in the home themselves. This requires showings of the house and the need to keep it showing ready. If you get an offer, there is always the chance it will fall through, or delay the closing date. One last “con” is that many retail buyers will ask you as the seller to pay for part of the closing costs and any additional repairs. These are extra expenses you will face during the transaction.
Sell your mobile home Yourself (FSBO)
In the last 10 years “For Sale By Owner” has become very popular. With sites like forsalebyowner.com, craigslist.org, and many others, listing online is easy. You can put a “For Sale” sign in your yard, taking full control of the sale process.
The general process to sell your mobile home on your own is…
–You determine the value of your mobile home. Sometimes this can be tricky… But there are resources out there. Usually paying for an appraisal is the most accurate and best way to find the true value of your mobile home.
–Take pictures of the mobile home, gather all of the details, (sq. footage, etc.), and create a listing on a FSBO website. Also, put a FSBO sign up in your yard.
–Then, you market it. Since marketing is your responsibility… you can do as much or as little as you want. Many people list in the newspaper, online, and there are even “flat rate” MLS services out there where you can get your house on the MLS for under $500 (with no agent commissions).
–You handle offers, showings, and putting together the paperwork for the sale.
–You and the buyer show up at the closing table and complete the purchase. This can be a very attractive if you’re familiar with the real estate sales process and are a good marketer.
Cost: The only real costs are whatever fees there are to list on a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) site – typically between $100 – $1,000. If you choose to list on the MLS with a flat fee agent, expect to pay about $300 – $1,500 plus any cost to fix your mobile home up so it shows well. You will also need to pay any closing costs you share with the buyer.
Timeline: This depends on your ability to market the property. Usually, FSBO mobile homes stay on the market longer than selling with an agent simply because agents sell homes every day and know the tricks to sell. You should budget 6-12 months to sell with this strategy in most markets (some more, some less).
Pros: You can save a big chunk of money by not paying agent fees. And, you have control and full responsibility for the whole process.
Cons: It’s a lot of work to sell your mobile home on your own, and if you’re not comfortable and experienced in the process of selling a mobile home, the paperwork, valuing your mobile home, etc., you could end up in over your head and end up having it cost more than working with an agent. The largest drawback with going the FSBO route is the amount of time it could take to sell.
Sell Your mobile home to We Buy Mobile Homes U.S.
A third option to sell your mobile home is to work with a licensed local mobile home retailer who specializes in buying/selling mobile homes.
The general process to sell your mobile home to a mobile home retailer is…
–You connect with the retailer, providing information about your mobile home and situation.
–The retailer will evaluate the mobile home and come up with a fair value. They will determine if any repairs are needed, find out what your goals are, and make a no obligation offer that fits their buying criteria and helps you reach your goals.
–You look over the offer and decide if it works for you.
–If it’s a fit, the closing will take place at a title company. The retailer buys with all cash, so it’s a quick close and you get your cash quickly.
–The mobile home sale is complete.
Timeline: The process can take anywhere from 7-30 days (many times retailers can close in as little as 3 days if you need it to.) It’s the option many sellers go with if they need to sell their mobile home fast with little hassle.
Cost: The cost to sell your mobile home to a retailer is very low. There are no commissions, no fees, and no closing costs. This immediately eliminates thousands in costs that you would have to pay when working with an agent or selling the FSBO route. The main cost of working with a mobile home retailer is the fact that a retailer can’t pay full retail value for a mobile home. But, for many people, selling at a lower price makes sense in return for the elimination of commissions and the faster timeline to sell. What many people don’t take into consideration are the “carrying” costs when selling a mobile home with an agent or the going the FSBO route. Carrying costs such as lot rent, mortgage payment, taxes, insurance, utilities, HOA fees, etc. These can really add up. Plus, you’ll be paying the commissions, fees, etc.
Pros: It’s less headache, you can have your mobile home sold by this time next week if you wanted to, without any fees or commissions. The retailer will buy your mobile home “as-is” and won’t require you
to repair anything, or clean anything up.
Cons: The main drawback may be that you are selling at a discount in return for the speed and convenience that a mobile home retailer is able to offer.
Still not sure about choosing us to buy your mobile home?
