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We practice business according to the Golden Rule. People are experiencing a variety of life situations and events that have brought them to us for help. The last thing you need is to be concerned that the person and/or company you are working with isn't operating with your best interests at heart.
To that end we pledge to be honest, upfront, and transparent in everything we do. At times this might result in us simply pointing someone in the right direction or providing options that don't result in a single penny earned by Gabriel Investments. We're Ok with that. Our adherence to a strong moral and ethical compass, and our reputation in our community is more important than our balance sheet.
From a purely financial approach, our business model will NET you AT LEAST 8% higher than if you were to sell your home using a real estate agent using a direct apples-to-apples offer comparison.
Realtors are excellent at marketing move-in ready properties. We specialize in working with properties that need anything from a cosmetic facelift to get rid of those 1960's vintage cabinets; structural/mechanical updates like a new roof, furnace, or upgraded electrical; or homes that need to be completely gutted to make it ready for the next homeowner. The overwhelming majority of home buyers don't have the desire to buy a "project" or the vision to see what a home COULD look like with a little work.
As an investor we are not constrained by many of the normal practices with obtaining a conventional loan (or...gasp...FHA loan) where home inspecting contingencies, appraisal contingencies, and buyer expectations for repair credits are inherent to the real estate agent sales process.
Because we can provide a "clean offer" we can often close quickly.
Beyond the physical issues a home may have, we also specialize in complex issues such as divorce, probate / estate, and foreclosure situations.
Would you take it? Just kidding, our pricing methodology is a little different than your usual home buyer.
As an investor we are looking for properties that we can make improvements to, to increase the value. Our pricing methodology looks at the value of the property AFTER we've improved it. We then calculate expenses backwards. That's the offer we provide... based on the future valuation. We don't consider the present valuation and then start deducting expenses. That would be "pennies on the dollar" and that's not how we do business.
We also can provide a variety of options if cash out liquidation isn't your goal. Looking for an asset-guaranteed cash flow without having to deal with tenants? Looking for tax deferment, reduction, or avoidance strategies? Maybe you want to keep an investment property but a partner wants to be bought out and you can't afford it at the moment.
These deferred payment options can provide substantially higher net payments than a simple cash out sale.
That's up to you. The only limiting factor is how quickly the title company can process the sales, title warranty, and transfer paperwork. Reasonably that's about two weeks but there are some factors that could help speed that up if needed. Otherwise, we work on your timeline.
Nothing.
Our consultations are free. You are under no obligation to accept an offer from us. In fact, if you have several offers or options available to you we can help break it down and explain options to help you make an informed decision. Even if that means choosing another option over ours because its in your best interests.
Our goal is to develop a solution that provides a win-win opportunity for both of us, one that we can both feel good about.
Just about anything.
Our sweet spot is single family homes (house, condo, and even mobile homes). These can be either owner-occupied, rental, or vacant properties.
We also have a constant demand for multi-family rental units including duplex, triplex, quadplex, and apartment buildings.
Occasionally we will also work with vacant land, and commercial properties depending on the situation.
If you are trying to find a solution for a distressed property, your first call should be to Gabriel Investments.
We don't use high pressure tactics. Typically when selling a home via a real estate agent and the MLS, most agents will put 24-48 hours for "binding acceptance". The inference is that you either take the offer or counter it within that timeframe or risk losing a buyer.
Through our fact-find discussion with you, we will discuss how much time you will need to make the decision. Frequently sellers need to consult with their attorney, accountant, and/or other parties to the sale before a decision can be made. We respect that and we encourage you to take the time to conduct your due diligence.
Because we don't use the high pressure approach, we provide our highest and best purchase number up front. Feel free to use it as a bargaining chip if you are entertaining multiple offers. We are that confident in our valuations and our process, that we don't participate in "bidding wars". We've had sellers come back to us months after our proposal, realizing that other "offers" weren't legitimate or they couldn't close the transaction for any number of reasons. Conversely we've also had sellers use our offer to get another buyer to bid up their offer. We lost the deal, but the outcome was in the seller's best interest so we chalk it up as a "win".
Absolutely. The lease follows the ownership of the property, and does not terminate simply at the change of ownership. Occupied rental units have a variety of options for us to provide. Units that don't require any significant remodeling can simply be part of the cash flow valuation. Rental properties requiring maintenance, repairs, or significant remodeling can be worked with as well and while still honoring the lease.
How fast do you need to sell it?
Generally we try to get a guaranteed written offer into your hands within 2-3 days after inspecting the property. This gives us adequate time to properly evaluate the home for sale and recently sold comparables in the immediate area, and develop a proper Statement of Work to arrive at our best offer.
If absolutely needed, we can provide an offer in your hands same day. To be quite honest, these offers (and others that advertise an offer within 24hrs) tend to error on the side of caution due to the plethora of unknown facts, and thus tend to come in with a margin of error that results in a lower offer price.
We want to get it right, and we don't just float a number to "test the waters". We want to ensure you are getting our highest and best offer, and that we are making a responsible investment. Our goal is a win-win we can both be happy with.