Customer ReviewsforHomestead Road

My wife and I were going to move out of state last year so we brought in a local realtor, homestead road and another company that buys houses for cash. The realtor said we could get around 320,000, homestead road came in at 125,000 and the other company came in at 160,000. The property needs about 20,000 in updates. Homestead road claims a offer in 24 hrs but came in 96 hrs(4 days) saying they could not find any comps. I realize that we were not going to get what the realtor said but they came in at approximately 30 % of what it is worth. We have a hobby farm with 5 acres, multiple out buildings and a house with many updates in roof,siding, updated electrical service to mention a few. Had they came in at 60% we would have jumped on the offer but not a measly offer. This company is looking to flip houses and screw the home owner.

Dear *******,Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns regarding the offer we made for your property. We understand that selling a home can be a highly emotional and challenging process. We aim to make this process as transparent and fair as possible for homeowners.Upon reviewing your case, we would like to clarify a few points to ensure there's a complete understanding of how we arrived at our offer. We checked our system records about your case. Our initial appointment was on May 3rd, 2023, and we provided an offer of $150,000 on May 4th, which reflects our commitment to giving a prompt response, despite the unique challenges your property presented.The estimation of a property's value and the offer we make are influenced by several factors, including the condition of the property, market demand, and comparables in the area. In your case, the propertys unique aspects, such as being located an hour away, having limited interior space, housing animals, and the uncertainty around the well and septic system, significantly impact our assessment. Additionally, our repair estimates ranged between $40,000 to $50,000, higher than initially expected.We understand that our offer was below your expectations, and it seems there was a misunderstanding regarding the timing and amount of our proposal. We strive for clarity and efficiency in our communication, and we regret any confusion that occurred in this instance.At Homestead Road, our goal is not just to buy and sell homes but to provide solutions that benefit all parties involved, considering the unique challenges and conditions each property presents. We recognize that our approach *** not align with every homeowner's needs or expectations, which is why we aim to be as upfront and honest about our process as possible.We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our services and communication. If there's an opportunity to revisit your situation or if you have further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly. We are here to find the best possible solution for you.Sincerely, Homestead Road Team

Quote Linda W "I had a wonderful experience selling my home with Homestead Road. Their ads are accurate, it was so easy, no hassle. I worked with Heidi P, she immediately put me at ease, was so easy going and flexible. We had been in our home for 25 years and felt very attached to it, but it was time for us to live somewhere easier to enjoy our senior years. We were very nervous going into the process, till I signed up with them. I still can’t believe how stress free the whole process was. They even allowed us to stay in our home for some extra days at no charge. I feel that I got a very fair price for my home, which was a huge relief. It is so wonderful to not go thru all the headaches with the typical selling process. I love that I could leave what I wanted and not worry about having to clean my place. I love this company and highly recommend them." I used Linda W's comments because they were exactly what happened to me and my 90 year old husband. I was very scared of starting this process but when I met Heidi P I knew I had done the right thing. Heidi was there through the whole process. She is a licensed realtor in Florida and Minnesota and helped us find our new home (condo). We told her what we wanted and that is what she helped us find. She did not try to show us homes more than what we wanted to pay. Cudos to Heidi P!!! Thank you Heidi and Homestead Road.

Dear ************,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Homestead Road. We are truly touched by your kind words and are overjoyed to know that we could make the process of selling your beloved home a stress-free and positive experience.It's heartwarming to hear how ************ provided the support and ease you needed during this significant transition. Knowing that you've been in your home for 25 years, we understand how deeply meaningful this journey has been for you and your husband. Our aim is always to respect the emotional connection our clients have with their homes, and we're glad that this shone through in your experience.We're also pleased to hear that the flexibility we offered, including the extra days in your home, contributed positively to your experience. It's stories like yours that inspire us to maintain our commitment to hassle-free, fair, and compassionate service.Furthermore, it's fantastic to hear that ***** was able to assist you in finding your new condo, exactly tailored to your needs. We are proud to have team members like ***** who go above and beyond to ensure our clients not only sell their homes comfortably but also find their next dream home.Thank you again for your recommendation and for entrusting us with such an important part of your life. We wish you and your husband all the happiness in your new condo and hope it brings you many joyful and comfortable years.Warm regards,The Homestead Road Team

I purchased a home in 2021. The realtor Heidi ****** of Homestead Road, falsely represented the property stating in the MLS listing that there was no sink hole and that she would be uploading a letter confirming this claim. I went forward and purchased the home and tried to sell the home last year and found out that the property does in fact have a sinkhole. The letter she submitted was a fake and the engineer never actually came out to inspect the property. I’ve been suing her and Homestead for the last year but they refuse to engage and have tried to make me settle for $10,000 when that is not even a fraction of what it would cost to fix the property. Furthermore they knew about the sinkhole and withheld it and I am not understanding how any of this is legal.

******************** bought a home on January 17, 2022, and closed on February 14, 2022. The property was sold as is, and the only information we had about a potential sinkhole was from the adult children of the previous owner who said they had been contacted by a company about a potential sinkhole but that they thought that they were reaching out their parents to make money about an inexistent risk. The previous owner told us there was no sinkhole on the property, which was disclosed to the Buyer and listed in the MLS.However, based on the conversation with the previous owner about a company contacting them about a potential sinkhole at the property, we hired a foundation specialist, *********************, LLC, which issued a report (undated) where ***********************, the foundation specialist, said, "It is my professional opinion that the foundation has not been affected or show signs to be a sinkhole or sinkhole activity." However, the foundation specialist suggested repairs to support the foundation for a cost of $ *********, a bid that also was provided to ******************** in case he might have wanted to do the job after getting ownership of the property.The website ******* ********** of ************* Protection (************************************) mentions that if an individual has concerns about a potential sinkhole, he should contact a certified home inspector or foundation specialist in your area for an assessment. This is exactly what we did, and we provided your Buyer with a copy of the foundation report.Florida Statutes Section ******* establishes that all licensees have a legal obligation to disclose all known facts that materially affect the value of residential real estate property and are not readily observable to the Buyer. The statute further mentions that even if a home is sold "as is," the seller must disclose known latent defects. However, the sellers and licensee disclosed everything they knew. HSR ***** LLC acquired the property as is on 3/26/2021 and sold it under the same terms on 2/14/2022. Nobody lived at the property during our ownership. All our information was from the previous owner and the results the hired foundation specialist gave us. We could not disclose what we did not know, and everything we knew was disclosed.The Buyer also received a copy of the title insurance where in the section about Sinkhole Activity mentioned an activity in 2008. Another document we provided the Buyer was the list of permits obtained from the City, which showed "ground settlement investigation" on 3/13/2008 and 3/14/2008, with one of the files Complete and the other three Deleted. Although this information was disclosed to the Buyer, a copy of the completed report was not obtained from the City. ******************** also was represented by a licensed real estate agent who might have provided more help to his client in trying to assess the existence of a potential sinkhole on the property.******************** was provided with all the information we had. He also had a property inspection, but not a sinkhole inspection. He obtained a mortgage and property insurance, all based on the available information. We did not hide any information and did our best to provide the Buyer with everything we knew.Although we sympathize with Mr. ********* situation, faced with a sinkhole whose existence was unknown or undetermined at the time he completed the purchase of the property, we cannot accept responsibility for not disclosing what we did not know.********************, President and CEO Homestead Road