A few years ago, I bought a home in an area of Jacksonville that showed promise. It seemed to be growing and drawing in new businesses and a higher caliber of homeowners. I hoped that my property would increase in value. The opposite happened. The neighborhood deteriorated significantly. There were regular drug-deals on my street, violent arguments and sirens. There was vandalism and theft. My garage got broken into and quite a few power tools were stolen. My car windows were smashed and the tires slashed. Someone spray painted foul language on the sidewalk in front of my house. Although I took good care of my house, selling it through conventional routes was impossible. I spoke with a realtor who was reluctant to even try to list the property. She suggested that I’d have better success working with a cash home buyer. I did some research online and found a family-owned cash homebuyer that is local to Jacksonville. They have built a solid reputation for fair offers and swift closings. I filled out an online form and received a cash offer that same day. The closing was quick, easy and hassle-free. There were no questions about the neighborhood, demand for repairs or haggling. I explained my situation, accepted the cash offer and then signed the paperwork within ten days. Because I received the full amount, I was able to put a sizable down payment on a house in a much nicer and safer area. I am very thankful to the cash homebuyer for taking care of everything and providing a fresh opportunity. It has been a huge relief to be out of that house and somewhere more affluent.