Author: Brian Hemmerle

Selling House With Septic Tank Problems Kentucky

How to Sell a Kentucky House with Septic Tank Problems

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A backhoe parked in the side yard tells buyers more than any listing photo ever could. Selling a house with septic tank problems works that way. A private nuisance goes public, and a routine closing turns into a talk about dirt, pipe, and soil ratings. I’ve bought houses all over Kentucky with tanks that were … Continued
Selling A House During Divorce Louisville

How to Sell Your House During a Divorce in Kentucky

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Two people who can’t agree on anything still have to agree about the house. Selling a house during a divorce in Kentucky comes down to that single stubborn asset. I’ve sat at kitchen tables from Louisville’s Highlands to a farmhouse outside Paducah while a couple in the middle of a divorce worked through that one. … Continued
The Cost of FSBO In Kentucky

FSBO Costs in Kentucky Every Home Seller Should Understand

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Most sellers figure they’ll pocket the whole commission and walk away ahead. Then closing day arrives, and the math looks nothing like what they pictured. Going FSBO in Kentucky isn’t a bad idea. For the right seller in the right spot, it’s a smart move. But skipping an agent doesn’t mean skipping costs, and the … Continued
Optimal time to stay in a home before selling in Louisville

How Long Should You Live in A House Before Selling It

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A woman in Bowling Green, Kentucky, called me a while back in a rough situation. An out-of-state heir, three months behind on the mortgage, auction date already set, and a garage packed with her late father’s woodworking tools she hadn’t touched. She found my number on a Tuesday morning. By Friday, we had a plan … Continued
How to Sell a Home With Back Property Taxes in Kentucky

Selling a House With Delinquent Property Taxes in Kentucky

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Property taxes went unpaid. Maybe it was one rough year, maybe it’s been several. Either way, you’ve got a lien on your home, letters piling up from the county attorney’s office, and a growing feeling that your options are running out. They’re not. Selling a house with delinquent property taxes in Kentucky is entirely possible, … Continued
Jointly inherited property with a sibling in Kentucky

How to Handle an Inherited House With Siblings in Kentucky

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Most families don’t fight about the house until they own it together. Then, suddenly, every phone call becomes a negotiation and every holiday is a little more tense. Shared inheritance does that to people, even close families, and I’ve watched it happen to siblings who genuinely liked each other before a deed landed in their … Continued
Essential Paperwork for Selling an Inherited Home Louisville

Documents Required for Selling Inherited Property

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Somebody called me on a Wednesday afternoon and asked if I could meet her at her late mother’s house by Friday. She had no idea the property was still in probate, had never heard the term “letters testamentary,” and thought a will was all she needed to hand the keys to a buyer. She was … Continued
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Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Kentucky House As-Is

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Selling a house can feel overwhelming. It gets even harder when your home needs repairs. The good news? You can sell your Kentucky house as-is. This means you don’t have to fix anything before you sell. Many homeowners choose this path. Maybe you inherited a property that needs work. Perhaps you’re facing foreclosure and need … Continued
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What Does Selling a House As-Is Mean in Kentucky

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Selling a house can feel overwhelming, especially when your property needs repairs. You might wonder if you can skip the fixing and painting. The good news is you can sell your home as-is in Kentucky. But what does that actually mean? Many homeowners think “as-is” means they can hide problems or walk away without any … Continued
cash offer vs traditional sale

How to Sell Your House Fast for Cash in Louisville, KY

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Selling a house the traditional way can take months. You have to find a real estate agent, fix up your home, wait for buyers, and hope nothing falls through. But what if you need to sell fast? Maybe you are behind on payments, going through a divorce, or dealing with an inherited property you do … Continued