Seller's Advantage Program

The Solution

In early 2006, Matt Martin realized that the industry was changing, and home sellers and buyers needed a different approach to real estate representation.  No longer would open houses and mass mailed brochures do what it takes in order to serve the home seller in the leveling real estate market.

In June of 2006, Martin came up with a plan to help the ever so abundant home seller in a financial predicament.  The national real estate market had boomed over the past 5 ½ years, with many overextending themselves, and now with a slowing market we're in real trouble.

Martin’s plan was to use investment capital to liquidate seller’s equity for them, allowing them to move on with their lives while not being robbed by real estate investors.  No longer would a seller need to worry about paying two mortgages, losing earnest money deposits, being sued by builders, or getting into foreclosure trouble…the firm had the solution.

His plan was simple.  Market the property for the seller for a given amount of time with full force.  Market every home like it was his own, and he was in the same situation the seller was in.  Taking a corporate approach to the very personal business of real estate allowed the firm to develop proposals, finish projects, and meet specific deadlines, rather than the “when I get around to it” mentality so prominent in the real estate industry.  If the property didn’t receive a satisfactory offer in 90 days, investment capital would be used to purchase the home from the seller at an agreed upon price.  While many real estate agents and brokers offer this type of guarantee, this is where it ended.

But that was only the beginning for Matt Martin Real Estate…

At the time of liquidation, the property is immediately put back on the market with the same high impact marketing program used before.  At the time the property did sell, the seller would receive any additional equity.  This allowed the seller to move on with their lives, and receive a large check shortly down the line.  No longer would home owners have the uncertainty of a sale, Matt Martin Real Estate would assume the risk of the down turning market.

Matt Martin Real Estate has a sliding commission scale to show sellers motivation for a quick sale.  The firm makes the most money if the property sells quickly.  With an established marketing budget predetermined on any given listing, sellers know that Matt Martin Real Estate is spending top dollar on marketing their home from day one.  And volume of listings allows for Matt Martin Real Estate to market listings in more places as most advertising is sold by a bulk rate. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What price does Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. purchase the home from the seller?

The home is initially valued by an average of two licensed appraisers.  The home can be purchased by Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. for up to 87% of this value. 

2. Does Matt Martin Real Estate actually buy my home?

No, Matt Martin Real Estate is a licensed real estate firm under the Re/Max Distinctive brokerage.  Matt Martin Real Estate simply represents you, the home seller, in the marketing of your home.  Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. is a separate company which facilitates investment funds to purchase your home.

3. How much does this program cost me, the seller?

Fees incurred by the home seller vary, as each property and situation is different.  Many factors are involved in establishing the fee structure charged.  Please feel free to contact Matt Martin Real Estate for a no-obligation consultation.

4. How long does it take to get my second check?

This depends on how long it takes to sell your home.  Matt Martin Real Estate has an aggressive marketing program geared to getting your home sold as quickly as possible.  When the second closing to the end buyer occurs, your remaining equity is charged on the HUD-1 as a credit to you, and will reach you in five to seven business days depending on when the deed is recorded and court schedules.

5. I’m in a tight spot.  Can I skip the initial marketing period and have Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. purchase my home today?

In most cases, YES!  From today, we can usually settle in as little as 5 days!  The program works the same way.  You still receive the majority of your equity upfront, and will be sent a check for the remainder when Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. sells the home.

6. I see some other firms say that they offer a service similar to yours.  What is the difference?

Other agents and brokers attempt to offer the same service, but in most cases can’t financially.  Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. is backed by millions in capital and can afford to offer you more money up front, and still return equity to you.  Most of these other firms buy your home for a set price, but you will never see any money on the back end.  We allow you to move on with your life, and receive a large check when we do sell your home.  Many of these firms also have caps on the price of home that they will allow into their programs.  Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. will allow homes from five thousand to fifty million dollars in their program.

7. What happens if I think my house is worth more than what the appraisals say?

In some cases, Matt Martin Real Estate would still be able to represent you, however you would not be eligible for this program.  You will have the right to select from our approved list of appraisers in order to value your home.  Appraisers are bound by strict guidelines called the UNIFORMED STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL PRACTICE.  Appraisers must work for years to get their appraiser’s license, and can go to jail for a false appraisal.  Appraisals are a way for Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. to comfortably purchase your home knowing that they are buying it for what it is worth without ever seeing the property. 

8. Sounds like an incredible deal! Why would anyone not sign up for this program?

In some cases, there is not enough equity in a home for Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. to purchase it.  Because of the thriving Real Estate market over the past 6 years, many homes have more than enough equity, and can take full advantage of this program.

9. The agent/broker my Client Care Manager assigned me is not affiliated with Matt Martin Real Estate, or Re/Max Distinctive.  How does this work?

Matt Martin Real Estate and Matt Martin Real Estate Solutions LLC. are based in McLean, Virginia.  We search the country for the nation’s top real estate brokers to serve you.  We strive to offer clients of our program only the best real estate representation, and will employ other firms if they will sell your home faster, and for more money.  Outside of the Metro DC area, your agent will be from another firm, but rest assured, we have an incentive to get your home sold faster and for more money, so we only employ the best!

10. Are agents from other firms still required to use your aggressive proven methods to sell my home?

The answer is absolutely.  All of these agents and firms have contracts with us ensuring that your home will be marketed by the proven methods of any other home in our program.  These top agents are referred a ton of business from our firm, and would lose that immediately should they not uphold our STANDARDS FOR REAL ESTATE MARKETING program.

11. So let me get this right.  You are willing to cash me out of my house, sell it for me by top real estate agents and brokers, and then send me the difference, all for a nominal fee?

That is what we do! So stop worrying about when and if your home will sell, and call Matt Martin Real Estate today for a no-obligation consultation with one of our Client Care Managers at 703-766-5777!

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