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Soon to be Kicked to the Curb

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with CIDER Properties

During last month's Trustee sale at the courthouse, I gained a new listing but for me nothing comes easy.  The property is an estate and the family members that are living in the home decided not to pay the mortgage.  Now I am tasked with getting them out, ASAP! 

Naturally, I offered Cash for Keys.  Cash for Keys allows the homeowners or tenants (in this case) to move out (leaving property "broom swept") and received up to $1500 after turning over the keys.  This saves face for the homeowners and allows them to have money for a deposit on a new place or to pay for moving expenses.

The tenants haven't acknowledged my attempts to contact them and apparently don't need the money to move on so the next step is the eviction process. 

During the eviction process, the constable will accompany me and a locksmith, as well as "movers" that will put their belongings to the "curb". 

I am having trouble processing the fact that some people will say "No Thank You" to $1500 but will allow their personal belongings to be "Kicked to the Curb". 

 

Comments(2)

Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Tanya, go figure!  These folks are in major denial!

May 04, 2009 01:48 PM
Terry Miller
Miller Homes Group - Tyler, TX
Miller Homes Group and Tyler Apartment Locator

Tonya, I have seen this happen so many times before. Good luck.

May 05, 2009 02:50 AM