Do real estate agencies do rent to own or lease to own for homes?

R
Home Buyer
M Streets, Dallas, TX

Answers (7)
Scott Godzyk
Agent
New Hampshire

Ye sthere are rentals, leases and lease options available. your best bet is to have a buyer broker who can assist you in finding one that suits your needs. good luck

Fri Jan 23 2009, 06:08
Bill Eckler-Flo...
Agent
Venice, FL

R

Absolutely....

A local real estate professional, as mentioned previously, can provide you with this imformation and support you through this process.

Good luck

Fri Jan 23 2009, 06:02
Deborah Madey -...
Agent
Rumson, NJ

Hi R...and Good Morning JR!

Ask a buyer agent to cross reference properties which are listed both for sale and for rent in MLSs. This will provide a list of properties that may be suited for a lease to own option.

Deborah

Fri Jan 23 2009, 05:08
J R
Agent
New York, NY

As previous posters have said, it is possible, and look for empty long on the shelf homes. It has been my experience, however, that most "for sale" home owners want to sell, not become landlords. Many want out. IMO you should also look at rentals and offer to rent to own.

Fri Jan 23 2009, 05:06
Larry Story
Broker
Greensboro, NC

R,
It all depends on what our clients need and want us to do. The agencies merely follow the direction the client wishes us to take. Now you can also ask your buyers agent to explore this possiblity with other homes also. I usually look for homes that are A) have been on the market for at least 5 to months and that are vacant. This will mean that the present owner has already moved and is carrying two payments. They may not advertise that they will do a lease purchase but, if presented correctly they may.

Hope this helps,

Fri Jan 23 2009, 04:57
Heather Mcandrew
Agent
27302

As a local real estate professional in Mebane, NC, I can help you find those rent to own or lease to own possibilities. If you do not already have a local agent, please feel free to contact me.

Fri Jan 23 2009, 03:24
Patrick Beringer
Agent
Seattle, WA
FIRST ANSWER

Yes. Your Realtor can help you with this.

Thu Jan 22 2009, 19:54

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