First, know all the names and terms: Rent to own, lease option, and a lease purchase agreement are often used interchangeably, depending on whom you ask. We work with rent-to-own, or lease option arrangements.
Not all properties are advertised this way, but technically, almost any property can be sold through a rent-to-own agreement.
We help people like you find properties and get through the process with minimal stress or expense.
Any property that is for sale or rent is a potential candidate for a lease agreement with an option to purchase.
The pricing can be calculated in lots of ways – the trick is working with the numbers until you find the deal that works out well for both the seller and the buyer on the property.
There are a lot of great properties around San Francisco Bay Area on Craigslist, Zillow, Realtor.com, and even in the newspapers.
You can call yourself and ask if they’d be willing to consider an agreement.
You’ll probably hear a lot of people tell you no, but investing the time can be worth it if you finally hear yes.
Keep in mind that most sellers put their properties on the market hoping just to get the best price and walk away.
Even though a lease with an option to buy is often a great arrangement for both the buyer and the seller, it’s often offered only after the property has been on the market for a while.
Real estate agents may commonly say no without checking with a seller, but it’s common for sellers to change their mind after their house has been sitting on the market. Advertising terms like “flexible seller” and “will consider terms” often indicate that the seller is becoming increasingly in need of options.
Of course, if you see an ad or a sign that offers seller financing, that’s slightly different – that’s where the seller acts as the bank and gives you a loan without a traditional mortgage. You become the owner of the property, may payments to the seller and if you don’t pay the loan then you might be hit with a foreclosure, similar to a bank loan.
With a rent-to-own contract, you sign an agreement that is a lease with the option to purchase. You don’t necessarily have to complete the purchase, and you won’t get a foreclosure (but you would forfeit your deposit in that case).
Of course, you can always call or text us at (925) 517-3551 to help you find a great rent-to-own home.
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