How We Helped Lawrence and Roberta Sell Their Grand Rapids Rental Fast, After Another Company Couldn’t
A month with a different company had gone nowhere, and they were being asked to drop their price. Here’s how Great Lakes House Buyer got it sold in under 30 days instead.
When Another Cash Buyer Couldn’t Get It Sold
Not every cash buyer follows through, and getting asked to drop your price after a month of waiting is a bad place to be. Lawrence and Roberta’s story shows what it looks like to sell a rental house fast in Grand Rapids the second time around, when it’s done right.
How Lawrence and Roberta’s Grand Rapids Rental Finally Sold
Lawrence and Roberta were Alex’s landlords years ago, always a great family to rent from. They own a few rentals in Grand Rapids, and one was about to go vacant, which had them thinking about selling. Their daughter Heidi reached out to reconnect and see if Alex could help get it sold quickly and as-is.
Lawrence had already spent a month or so with a different company that hadn’t had any luck, and was being asked to drop the price just to get the sale done. After talking with Heidi about what her parents needed, we set up a walkthrough, took photos, and built the plan to get it sold. We reached out to local cash investors, both fix-and-flip buyers and rental investors, and coordinated a walkthrough with the tenant still in place.
Two buyers came to see the property at the same time, and one stood out as the right fit, a local investor who flips homes with her husband and was looking for a new project. She closed in just a few weeks. We sent the paperwork and earnest money to a local title company, and a couple weeks later everyone met to close. The buyer wired the funds, and Lawrence and Roberta got their money.
“This was a timely transaction, and they didn’t even have to clean the property, pay any commissions, or pay any closing costs. The sale was completed in under 30 days.”
— Alex Jenkins, Founder, Great Lakes House BuyerWhy Sellers Turn to Great Lakes House Buyer After a First Attempt Fails
Lawrence and Roberta’s first buyer didn’t come through. Here’s what made the second attempt work:
A Second Opinion That Actually Closes
If another company couldn’t get your sale done, or wants you to drop your price, we’ll take a fresh look.
Multiple Buyers, Better Odds
We bring more than one local investor to the table so you land the right fit, not just the first offer.
No Cleaning, No Commissions, No Closing Costs
Lawrence and Roberta paid nothing out of pocket and didn’t have to clean a thing.
Family Can Help Coordinate
Their daughter Heidi helped connect us, we’re glad to work with whoever’s helping manage the sale.
Sold With Tenants Still in Place
We coordinated the walkthrough around the existing tenant, no need to have the property vacant first.
Grand Rapids Based, Statewide Reach
We know the local investor network here and work with sellers across Michigan.
How the Process Works: From First Call to Closing
Tell Us About Your Rental, Even If You’ve Tried Elsewhere
Call (616) 208-2888 or fill out the form on this page. Tell us what happened with any previous attempt to sell.
We Walk the Property and Bring in Local Investors
We take photos, build a plan, and get multiple qualified buyers looking at your property.
Pick the Right Buyer, Close in Under 30 Days
We handle the paperwork and title work, you show up to sign and get paid.
Watch Lawrence & Roberta’s Story
After closing, Lawrence and Roberta shared what it was like working with Great Lakes House Buyer after their first attempt to sell didn’t work out.
Frequently Asked Questions: Selling a Rental After a Failed Attempt
Yes. Lawrence and Roberta had spent a month with a different company with no luck before we stepped in and closed their sale in under 30 days.
No. Lawrence and Roberta didn’t have to clean anything before their sale closed.
We reach out to a network of local cash investors, both fix-and-flip buyers and rental investors, and coordinate walkthroughs around any existing tenant.
No. Lawrence and Roberta paid no commissions or closing costs on their sale.
Yes. Lawrence and Roberta’s daughter Heidi helped reconnect them with us and stayed involved throughout the process.
Helpful Resources for Michigan Rental Property Owners
IRS Publication 527: Residential Rental Property
Michigan Attorney General: Consumer and Landlord-Tenant Resources
Had a Bad Experience Trying to Sell Your Rental?
If another company couldn’t close, or wants you to drop your price, get a second, no-obligation offer from Great Lakes House Buyer.
Get My Cash Offer Today Or call us directly: (616) 208-2888