Owner Financing or Contract for Deed? Call Sabinske & Associates!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. 539MN

Sabinske & Associates does quite a bit of contract for deed real estate deals.  And, while they can be a win-win situation for a lot of folks, it can be tricky to negotiate a deal that will stay together until the end.   

In Sherburne County, Sabinske & Associates are known for putting together transactions for owner-financing that make sense and can help both the owner and the buyer.  We get many referrals, and also questions pertaining to the process. 

 

Most of the time, 20% down is required to even get the owner to consider an offer.  But, there are circumstances were it can be less.  You have to understand that the owner is taking a risk on you.  If you were creditworthy, you could obtain a mortgage for the same property.  And, you will likely have competition as a buyer since so many have lost homes to foreclosure in recent years. 

 

So, if you are looking at a contract for deed or owner-financing, be sure that you have the cash up front, can make the payments and are willing to basically, be a renter who has to take care of the home as if it were his or her own. 

 

Call us, Sabinske & Associates, if you want to purchase a contract for deed home in Sherburne, Anoka, Wright or Hennepin counties!  We will give you the straight scoop and help you understand if it makes sense for you!

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Moving in Excellence!

Don Sabinske, Broker, GRI

www.donsabinske.com

Sabinske & Associates Inc.

763-350-7960

Specializing in Sherburne, Wright, Anoka and Hennepin Counties...We can help you move!

 

Comments (12)

David Harper
Florida Management and Consulting Group Inc. - Coral Springs, FL
Homes For Rent

Good information! It sounds like Sabinske & Associates are the real estate experts!

Jun 12, 2014 03:13 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

If we had chosen to, I know that you would have been the brokerage to hire for owner financing on my land,  but you did a great job with the straight sale.  Thanks.

Jun 12, 2014 03:24 AM
Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

You always pay special attention to the contract for deed financing, and I would recommend you without question!

Jun 12, 2014 04:02 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

There are so many people who still can't get a mortgage, and this is one way to get into a home....provided that the criteria are met.

Jun 12, 2014 04:11 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker/Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, @HomesBirmingham & Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Hun... - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Don, this kind of information really needs to get out to the buyers and sellers to some degree.  I don't get many owner financing calls, but I do get many calls about lease purchases.  There are many reasons why they are not a good idea...that aside...buyers are shocked to find out that the seller is going to require a large, non-refundable down-payment whether the home is purchased or not!

Jun 12, 2014 06:42 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I do many owner carry contracts for land. The terms for land financing are so difficult that the owner carry option is better for most buyers and thankfully there are land owners that are in a position to do this. 

Jun 12, 2014 08:29 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Contact Sabinske & Associates for assistance with all your real estate needs!

Jun 12, 2014 10:36 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Don:  You definitely speak of an opportunity where it's vital to work with an experienced agent-professional.  Choose someone unfamiliar with this type of transaction, and it's highly likely that you will fail ...

Gene 

Jun 12, 2014 12:20 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Don, I am confused by why anyone would call any other agent in your area. You are the area expert!

Jun 13, 2014 12:59 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Thank you all for your kind comments.  Yes, we have the experience in this type of financing.  And, it is risky for buyers....so if you want to purchase in this manner, it is best to find out if the brokerage you are thinking of working with knows how to complete the transaction correctly!

Jun 13, 2014 01:35 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By eXp Realty - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Don, Sabinske and Associates is the only office I'd call in the Elk River area for any Real Estate needs. You take great care of your clients and get them to a successful closing

Jun 13, 2014 02:39 AM
Don Sabinske
Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN
Sabinske & Associates Inc.

Thanksl Amanda, we do strive to keep the client as the focus in everything we do...and we must be doing something right with our repeat business!  

Jun 13, 2014 11:34 PM

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