Ask the We Buy Houses Companies the tough questions!

December 5, 2015

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Ask the “We Buy Houses Companies” the tough questions. Ask them about their experience, ask them what can cause delays in funding or closing. Demand that they deliver a Proof of Funds letter from their bank that includes a closing date! You need to ask them the hard questions, because if you don’t who will? If you are unsure about anything do NOT assume that they can perform and do NOT sign an Agreement.

We have all seen the signs and banners: We Buy Houses Stockton! We Buy Houses Sacramento, Modesto, Manteca and Lodi! It is their Battle cry. It’s in their mailers, their marketing materials and of course the Websites. If you were to believe everything you’ve read then it stands to reason that EVERY “We Buy Houses” company is the same… RIGHT?

Well, Not Exactly.

“Selling Your Stockton House Can Be A Quick And Simple Process”. “Give us 10 days to close FAST! RIGHT”?

Well, Not Exactly.

What if that “We Buy House” company really doesn’t have any money? Would that make a difference in their ability to close within 10 Days?

What if that same company, (which may or may not be local) was unfamiliar with Title Company rules and guidelines regarding closings and the paperwork associated with closing quickly? Could that impact the time frame? One step further… what if the Title had one or more liens and the title Company needed to issue “Demand Payoffs”? Would that make a difference?

What if the Title Company asked them for a statement of information, to prove who they were and they refused to Provide one? Would that delay the closing?

Of course all of these individually or combined can delay a closing. For a homeowner that needs to sell an unwanted house fast, the last thing you want is someone claiming to be something they are not. The last thing you need is to accept an offer from someone who cant perform.

I know this because I have had to clean up after other buyers failures. I received calls from frantic homeowners telling me about long unexplained delays and even buyer no shows for a closing. Its not uncommon when a Company A from the Bay area or Franchisee B with a national UGLY House company just cant or wont perform. I have received a call from a seller frantic because their buyer did not have the money for a closing .

So its important to ASK the We Buy Houses Companies the tough questions!

Why am I telling you this?

Seller Beware. There are differences between companies and their ability to perform. Unfortunately on the Internet we may all look alike.

It doesn’t matter what industry you choose. It stands to reason that some companies are just better than others at what they do.

Have you thought about why?

Commitment of Ownership
Experience
Maturity
Business Ethics
Cash flow
Good Business Decisions
Commitment to Customer

Over the past several years, I have watched many would be companies come and go. All of them making similar promises, leaving the homeowner to figure out who to trust. With that said, no one can literally steal your house without paying for it , but they can waste precious time and money going through a lengthy process that will never bear the fruit of which they promise.

To make matters worse, we all have very similar We Buy Houses names. We all say generally and specifically the same things. We shout from the mountaintops and the valleys that we can “Buy your House for Cash and Close Quickly”.

Really?

So choosing an I Buy or We Buy Houses company just got a little more complex.

It should be?

Choosing a Company that can actually Buy your House may be more important than their offering price, if they cant perform. As a seller it is up to you to determine whether or not the company’s you INTERVIEW can perform on the promises that they make.

The truth is it has always been about the people, its the people that make a difference. At Westbrook REI, I would like to earn your business based on my commitment to perform.

When you visit our website and the Website of our competitors. Don’t look at the flash. Look at the substance. Go to the About Us Page. Go to the company Info Page and if you can’t tell who the owner is, If they don’t publish a telephone number. Run.

Because at the end of the day if you cant talk to them before you submit your information how are you going to find them after.

Finally, demand a face to face interview and then before you sign an agreement ask them for “Proof of Funds”. Ask them how long they have been buying properties and ask them for references regarding their performance. You may just be surprised at the responses.

At “Westbrook REI” and “I Buy Houses Stockton“, we are the best at what we do because we work at it every day. We understand that a commitment to customer and a commitment to our business only happens with hard work. We have years of experience and a plan that we follow. We are a real company with real people that are committed to helping you achieve your goals.

We Buy Houses Stockton, The Man Behind the Sign

I Buy Houses Stockton Introduction (209) 481-7780 We buy Houses Stockton

My name is Peter Westbrook and I am a local real estate investor and the owner of We Buy Houses Stockton and Westbrook Real Estate Investments in Stockton, California. I am NOT a Real Estate Agent or Broker and for good reason. I purchase real estate and I am NOT going to ask you to pay a commission or a fee.…I pay CASH and because I do, I can close on the day that I tell you.

For those of you that already know me or have already called me you can attest that I answer my own phone and I return all phone calls. When you call me at 209-481-7780 you are calling me on the same number that my mother and my closest friends call me at.

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What Customers Say

The City of Stockton was getting ready to tear down my old house. I was no longer able to maintain the Stockton House and after years of trying to keep up with code violations, needed repairs and vandalism, I finally called Peter

Westbrook. He came right out and told me what he could do. He contacted the city and county and even cleaned up the property before he bought it. He paid the back taxes for me and gave me an advance on the purchase of the house. Without his help I would have lost everything. I called real estate agents and other investors but no one wanted to help and no one offered to pay as much as Peter Westbrook. He completely remodeled the house and I smile every time I go by. Thank you Peter.

Leonard S

We inherited our parents house with one of our brothers living there . The property taxes had not been paid and it was in Tax default. We called Peter Westbrook and he found that the title was still in our parents name, so the Stockton House never went through probate. Peter also found that there was an old auto loan that had a lien on the

title and an old bankruptcy ruling to take care of that lien had never been filed with the courts. Peter handled everything including paying the back taxes, paying for the hiring a Probate Attorney and filing the probate and paying for and hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney to finalize the removal of the lien. He was patient, understanding and he took care of everything including evicting the tenants that were living in the house. We talked to real estate agents and other I buy house people. None of them had the answers for our situation. Without peter we would have lost everything. We got paid cash.

Steve H

We inherited my parents Stockton house with a mortgage. We decided to rent it out. The tenants destroyed the house. I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t have the money to fix it and the city had already issued code violations.. I called an “I Buy Houses Stockton Sign” on a telephone pole and Peter Westbrook answered. In 4 days he paid the bank and bought my house. We would have lost everything if it weren’t for Peter Westbrook.

Mike B

I inherited my mothers house with a mortgage. When my husband and I lost our jobs, we got behind in payments. Then the Bank posted a default with a auction date we didn’t know what to do.

We didn’t have the $15,000.00 and we only had two weeks to do something. We called Peter Westbrook and form the beginning he was confident he could stop the bank. Within 4 days he bought the house with cash, paid off the bank and stopped the Foreclosure. Without Peter we would have lost everything.

Brenda T

I saw a sign on a telephone pole and against my better judgement I called. The last thing I expected was a person answering the phone. I was surprised, Peter Westbrook answered the phone. I had a lot of questions and Peter had the right answers. My mother needed to get as much as possible out of the house and we had talked to several real estate agents and they all wanted to sell it cheap and wanted a 6% commission. They all told us unless we put thousands of dollars into it could not be sold for what we wanted. Not Peter. He made a fair cash offer and since then we have sold him another house. Peter and the title company handled everything. I couldn’t be happier and I would recommend Peter Westbrook to anyone.

Cathy W

I needed to sell my Stockton House. I called a phone number I saw on a sign and talked to Peter Westbrook. The City of Stockton said that they were going to take away my vacant Stockton house, knock it down and send me the

bill to do it. I did everything that I could to try to make them happy. A neighbor offered to buy the house and then Peter offered me twice as much. He did everything he said he would do and I just had to go to the Title Company and sign the papers. He did all of the work and now the City of Stockton is his problem. Thank you Peter.

Ann C

I inherited my Fathers Stockton house. The front porch was falling in, the walls had holes from being vacant and vandalized. The City of Stockton fined us, red tagged the property and forced us to put on a new roof so we had to get loans and we still couldn’t rent it out.

I called one of those “I Buy Houses” signs and Peter Westbrook came out and made a cash offer. The House closed escrow and we got our money for a house we though was worthless. Thanks Peter!”

Broderick R.

“Our Grandfather passed away and my brother, sister and I inherited his Stockton house. He was a junkman and hoarder. He was also 90 years old and had not made a repair to the house in years. He had garage sales almost every day. The house and the yard were full of junk. We tried to get everything out so we could just see the house. We had family and friends come over on the weekends but the cost and effort was consuming all of our time.The house was a mess.

I called Peter Westbrook and he made us a cash offer for the house and he said he would take care of all of the clean up. Thank God I called. The City had issued code violations and fines on the property and even before we closed escrow Peter and his crew had the house and yard cleaned (4 large Dumpsters later) . I recommend Peter Westbrook to anyone that has a problem house. They were fast and professional”

Connie J.

“I had tried to sell my Mothers Stockton house for two years. Realtor’s told me to tear it down. I didn’t have the money for that and my Brother and his family were living there. Peter Westbrook made me a cash offer and closed escrow with my brother still in the house. Peter Westbrook is my savior. I don’t have to worry about the house any more. If you have a Stockton house that has become a burden and you don’t have the money to fix it to sell it, call Peter Westbrook.”

Rosemary R.

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