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Does your house have code violations?  It is often unexpected and frustrating when you receive notice that your property has a code violation and that, if it’s not fixed, you’re going to receive a fine. We know what this is like.  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve bought a lot of properties in Baton Rouge with … Continued

At New Leaf Homebuyers, we talk a lot about how we can buy your home “as is”… But what exactly do we mean by that?  Here’s what we mean:  We will buy your home in its CURRENT CONDITION:   – Whether it needs repairs, is outdated, or even if it’s in perfect condition, we will make … Continued

Trying to off-load multiple properties in Baton Rouge? Coordinating that — and selling the properties as fast as you’d like — can be a real pain.  You could sell each property through a real estate agent. But then you’re at the mercy of the housing market. And you’re not going to get as much money … Continued

Working with contractors to repair your home should be easy.  But it often isn’t.  How does one find the best contractors for the job without breaking the bank?  What is the best method of communication with the contractors so everything goes smoothly?  How do you find contractors that you can trust?  At New Leaf Homebuyers, … Continued

Selling a house is stressful 😬 Packing, cleaning, repairing, moving, staging, showing, negotiating, inspecting… Those are just SOME of the verbs associated with selling a property.  It’s a lot of work.  And you might not know exactly what to expect.  So we thought we’d help. Here are some of the highest stress points of selling … Continued

Thinking of selling your house but worried it won’t pass the inspection?  When selling the traditional way, on the MLS, passing the home inspection is very important.  It’s one of the many contingencies that are typically included in a real estate purchase contract. If problems are found during the inspection, the buyer can then choose … Continued

Did the purchase of your home fall through?  Nothing is quite as frustrating.  And there are a lot of different things that might cause that to happen.   The home might not appraise for the purchase price, there could be issues with the title, or the buyer could back out of the sale.  What are you … Continued

Do you need to relocate for work? Depending on how far you’re moving, that can be a big job that requires a lot of time, effort, and money — hopefully, the new employer will help pay for the cost of the move. In fact, if you’re wondering what sort of costs to expect, here’s a … Continued

At New Leaf Homebuyers, we buy properties as-is for cash in Baton Rouge.  We can even close in as little as two weeks — the seller picks the closing date and we pay all closing costs! And we’ve helped TONS of people in Baton Rouge to get a fast and fair offer for their homes. … Continued

Selling your house?  Well, it’s a good idea to be prepared for negotiations. Always remember that — if you haven’t signed a contract yet — it’s still possible to negotiate the price and buying conditions with your real estate agent and the home buyer. In fact, you should. (You want to make as much money … Continued

Having a rental property can be a great way to create passive income, build equity, and invest in your long-term wealth.  But how do you prepare a property to be a rental?  At New Leaf Homebuyers, we’ve spent quite a long time investing in real estate in Baton Rouge… so we thought we’d drop by … Continued

Looking for a real estate agent to help with probate in Baton Rouge? Going through probate can be a long and challenging process. And the last thing anyone wants is to choose a real estate agent that makes the probate process MORE DIFFICULT than it needs to be. Ideally, you’ll want to work with an … Continued

Thinking of selling your home?  Here are 8 questions that every homeowner needs to ask themselves before selling… 1. What is your reason for selling? Are you looking to move out of state? Need to downsize or upsize? Wanting to invest in a new property?  2. How much is the home worth?  You might want … Continued

Thinking of selling your home?  Here are 8 questions that every homeowner needs to ask themselves before selling… 1. What is your reason for selling? Are you looking to move out of state? Need to downsize or upsize? Wanting to invest in a new property?  2. How much is the home worth?  You might want … Continued

How To Sell My House in Baton Rouge: Complete Guide Want to sell your house in Baton Rouge?  Awesome.  In this guide, we’re going to teach you everything you need to know in order to find an agent, list your home, and get it sold as quickly as possible.  We’ll even show you a way … Continued