Forge Property Solutions

Will we give you a fair price_

At Forge Property Solutions, we’re a team of real estate investors that buy and sell homes in 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙣, 𝘾𝘼.

More specifically, we can buy YOUR HOME 𝘢𝘴-𝘪𝘴 for a fair cash price.

BUT…

One of the most common questions we get from home sellers like yourself is… “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳?”

That’s a fair question.

Heck, it’s a question we expect to get.

And so we thought we’d stop by and give you a little more insight into how we calculate our offers for home sellers like yourself. :)

Here’s what we consider…

𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 — This is the amount of money we’ll have to put into the home to list it on the market and resell it. More repairs mean a lower offer price might be necessary. Fewer repairs generally mean a higher offer price.

𝘈𝘙𝘝 — This stands for After Repair Value. It’s the amount of money the house is expected to sell for after repairing it. This isn’t guesswork, though. Our office runs comps just like a real estate agent would.

𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 — This is the amount it takes to pay for “holding” the property before it sells (interest, property taxes, utilities, etc.) or rents.

𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘴 — This is the amount of money it’ll cost to clean the property. The cleaner the house already is, the less it’ll cost to have it cleaned!

That’s how it’s done.

If you want to get your fair cash offer, give us a call at 209.237.0414!

Why buy ugly homes_

At 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we buy properties as-is for cash in 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙣, 𝘾𝘼.

We can even close in as little as two weeks — the seller picks the closing date and we pay all closing costs!

And we’ve helped TONS of people in 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙣, 𝘾𝘼 to get a fast and fair offer for their homes.

Primarily, we buy properties that are in a condition where it’s difficult to sell them to traditional buyers on the MLS — outdated properties with a lot of repairs to be done, for instance.

But one of the most common questions often asked is…

“𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘺 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯?”

That’s a fair question.

And to answer it, you have to understand our business model.

We buy homes that need some work from sellers who don’t want to hassle with fixing them up themselves. We then fix those properties up to current market standards so that we can either sell them for a profit or rent them for some cash flow.

Of course, there are a lot of risks involved in buying and fixing up properties.

But we’ve been investing in 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙣, 𝘾𝘼 for quite some time and we’re confident in our abilities. :)

So.

THAT’S how we’re able to give people a fair price for their off-market properties.

Hope that gives you a little more clarity as to what we do and how we do it!

If you want to see what your cash offer would be, give us a call at 209.237.0414 — we can make you an offer within 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks!

𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭

Installing new floors?

Trying to decide which TYPE of floors to install?

At 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we’ve worked in real estate for quite some time. And naturally, we’ve had to make all sorts of decisions about properties… INCLUDING what types of floors to install to fit both budget and aesthetic.

Since there are a lot of options, we thought we’d drop by and give you some pointers.

Here’s a breakdown of the choices!

𝘓𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 — Laminate flooring is sturdy and resists warping, as well as scuffs or scratches. Aesthetically, it can match almost any style. Cost is between $1 and $7 per square foot.

𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥 — Hardwood flooring is beautiful, long-lasting, and can go with any decor. It’s susceptible to moisture, however, and costs as much as $14 per square foot.

𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘺𝘭 — Vinyl flooring is inexpensive and very resilient. It only costs $1 to $5 per square foot.

𝘉𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘰𝘰 — Bamboo flooring has similar beauty to hardwood flooring. It’s durable and made from a renewable source. It costs $3 to $8 per square foot.

𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 — Ceramic tiles are great for kitchens and bathrooms. They come in a lot of different colors and styles. Cost is between $1 to $20 per square foot.

𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘶𝘮 — Linoleum is an eco-friendly choice. It’s also very durable and comes in a lot of vibrant colors. Cost is between $2 to $5 per square foot.

Hope that helps!

And if you or anyone you know wants to sell a property for a fair cash price, give us a call at 209.237.0414. We can close in as little as two weeks and we’ll even pay all closing costs!

Which type of doors to install

Trying to figure out which types of doors to install in your house?

The good news is that there are a lot of options — dutch doors, french doors, bifold doors, hinged doors, sliding doors, pocket doors, and so on.

But the bad news is the same: there are A LOT of options… and so it’s hard to choose.

At 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we’ve been making real-estate related decisions for quite a while now and, sometimes, those decisions have included which type of door to install in a property.

So we thought we’d pop by with some door-based advice.

Here’s a breakdown of the options based on door material!

𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘥 — Wood is the long-standing most popular choice for exterior doors, but some people are also using it indoors as well now. They’re easy to paint or tint, and they fit almost any style or decor. They’re also quite durable.

𝘚𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘭 — Steel doors are super durable and require very little upkeep to maintain. They also offer a modern aesthetic and are typically less expensive than wood doors.

𝘍𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 — Like steel, fiberglass doors are super durable and require very little upkeep. They also provide good insulation and are resistant to dents. And they can be designed to match almost any aesthetic.

𝘈𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘮 — Aluminum doors are popular amongst people who want a modern aesthetic. They’re also very versatile and can be placed in different settings as well as work as exterior or interior doors.

𝘍𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘩 — Made from fiberboard or plywood, flush doors are very affordable and provide decent durability. They’re great for bathrooms or utility rooms.

Hope that helps!

And if you or someone you know wants to sell a property for a fair cash price, give us a call at 209.237.0414. We can make a fair cash offer within 48 hours, buy as-is, and close in as little as two weeks!

Which type of carpet to install

Want to install some carpet in your home?

Awesome!

But what type of carpet is the best to install? What are some of the main qualities to consider?

We thought we’d stop by with some advice to help. :)

Here are four terms that are important to understand when selecting carpet…

𝘋𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 — This refers to the closeness of the threading in a carpet. More dense carpets are typically higher quality and last longer.

𝘍𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳 — This is the material that the carpet is made of. Common fibers include nylon, polyester, polypropylene, acrylics, wool, and sisal.

𝘗𝘢𝘥 — This refers to the layer underneath the carpet that serves as insulation and improves comfortability when walking on the carpet. It’s usually a thin pad of foam, fiber, or rubber.

𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘦 — This refers to the surface of the carpet and how the tufts of fiber are looped, cut, or uncut. This is primarily stylistic.

And here are four factors to consider…

𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 — How easy will the carpet be to clean? Go with a stain or soil-resistant carpet to make clean-up easier.

𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘮 — Which rooms is the carpet going in? The most common rooms are bedrooms, living rooms, family rooms, playrooms, and dining rooms.

𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘴 — How pet-friendly is the carpet you’re choosing? If there are pets in the home, then this consideration matters a lot.

𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 — The underlayment of the carpet is what makes the carpet comfortable to walk on and increases its longevity. Check with the manufacturer to determine the best option!

That should set you off on the right foot!

And if you or someone you know wants to sell your home fast for cash, give 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 a call at 209.237.0414 — we can make you a fair cash offer, buy as-is, and close in as little as 2 weeks!

What Does As Is Mean

At 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we talk a lot about how we can buy your home "𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘴"...

But what exactly do we mean by that?

Here's what we mean:

We will buy your home in its CURRENT CONDITION:

- 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴, 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳. And we don't expect you to fix anything at all.

We will buy your home FAST:

- 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳’𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩. You pick the closing date. We make it happen.

We will buy your home with CASH:

- 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴. We can close on your timeline so there’s no worry about the sale falling through.

We will pay all CLOSING COSTS:

- 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘯𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘴. Closing is covered.

If this sounds like something you're interested in, we would love to chat with you and learn more about your situation.

Give us a call at 209.237.0414, answer some simple questions, and get your fair no-obligation cash offer within 48 hours!

We look forward to talking to you.

Warm house for less money

Want to keep your home warm without breaking the bank?

At 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners with a lot of problems… and we’re no spring chicken when it comes to keeping a property heated on a budget.

So we thought we’d come by and drop some tips for you :)

Here you go!

𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘢 𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 — Many of the newer space heaters are extremely energy efficient. So try turning down the thermostat by a few degrees and put the space heater in the rooms where people spend the most time. Most of them are also easily portable and can be taken wherever they’re needed.

𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘵 — A smart thermostat is a little spendy up-front, but it’ll save money in the long-run. It allows homeowners to set exactly when the house should be exactly what temperature. Most people save about $180 per year by using a smart thermostat.

𝘜𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 — It might sound counterintuitive, but we recommend using credit cards to pay utility bills, so long as the credit card used offers good cash back and there isn’t a high transaction fee.

𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘴 — Installing solar panels is a big upfront investment, but it’ll definitely save plenty of money in the long-run on all of the home’s utility bills. Plus, there’s a big tax deduction included when solar panels are installed on a home.

Hope that helps!

And let us know… if you or anyone you know wants to sell a property fast for a fair cash price, give us a call at 209.237.0414 — we can close in as little as two weeks and we’ll even pay all closing costs!

Want to sell multiple properties_

Trying to off-load multiple properties in 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙩𝙤𝙣, 𝘾𝘼?

Coordinating that -- and selling the properties as fast as you'd like -- can be a real pain.

You could sell each property through a real estate agent. But then you're at the mercy of the housing market. And you're not going to get as much money going that route if the properties need repairs (it could also take quite a while to sell them all).

If you want to move fast, the best option might be to go with a cash buyer.

In fact, at 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we're ready to buy your properties now. We're a group of experienced investors, and we have the resources to buy multiple properties quickly (we even have a team that can handle any necessary repairs).

What's more, we'll give you a fair price for your properties, buy them as-is, and you can pick the closing date.

Here are the benefits to you as the seller.

𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘢 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 -- We will give you a fair price for the property based on its current condition.

𝘚𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘴-𝘪𝘴 -- No need to make any repairs before selling.

𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦 -- Pick the closing date that works for you.

So if you're looking for a hassle-free way to unload your properties, give us a call today at 209.237.0414. We'll make you an offer within 24 hours.

Want to sell a house that needs repairs…

Want to sell a house that needs repairs…

… WITHOUT doing a ton of work to it?

We get it.

At 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners sell properties that they didn’t want to repair themselves.

How?

Well, we’re real estate investors. And we buy distressed properties as-is for cash. We can even close in as little as two weeks and pay all closing costs.

Give us a call at 209.237.0414 to learn more.

OR…

If you have a distressed property and you want to sell the traditional route (on the MLS with a real estate agent) without making fixes, here are the people to consider targeting…

𝘍𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴 — These real estate investors make money by buying distressed properties, fixing them up, and flipping them for a profit. It might be hard to believe, but they’re actually looking for properties like yours.

𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 — These are people who want to move into a specific location but they can’t afford the average list price in that neighborhood. Deal Hunters are willing to buy a property that’s in disrepair for a lower listing price.

𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 — These are people who can afford to buy a property in your neighborhood, but who haven’t been able to find a place that has everything they want. These buyers are willing to do a lot of remodeling, repairing and fixing up if the location is right.

The better the location, the easier it’ll be to sell a distressed property!

And don’t forget to make your home look as pretty as possible, even for those people. Clean it out and do some yard work before you show it to potential buyers.

Hope that helps!