How Doug Hickey Sold His Rental Property and Moved On

Doug Hickey owned a property in Havre De Grace, Maryland, but after years of landlording, he was ready to walk away from the headaches of managing tenants. He wanted a clean exit and the ability to cash out the equity he had built. That’s when he reached out to House Buyers of America.

Tired of Being a Landlord

Doug’s rental had served its purpose, but the stress of upkeep and tenant turnover was no longer worth it. When his tenants gave notice, he saw it as the perfect opportunity to sell, but he didn’t want to deal with costly repairs or uncertain timelines. Doug needed a buyer who could offer a fair price, close quickly after the tenants moved out, and make the process simple.

A Flexible, Hassle-Free Sale

We made Doug a competitive cash offer and agreed to purchase the home As-Is, so he didn’t have to spend a dime on repairs. Even better, we worked with his timeline, giving him the flexibility to wait until the tenants had vacated before finalizing the sale. Once the property was empty, we closed in just 60 days.

What We Did After the Sale

Once we took ownership of the home, our renovation team stepped in to restore and modernize the space.

In the kitchen, we repaired the cabinets, installed quartz countertops, and added a new tile backsplash.

The bathrooms were updated with brand-new vanities and modern hardware.

Throughout the home, we refinished the hardwood floors, replaced the carpet, removed outdated wallpaper, and added modern lighting. We also completed drywall repairs, addressed plumbing and electrical issues, replaced damaged doors, and even opened up walls to create a more open floor plan. Odor remediation was also done to freshen the interior.

On the exterior, we power-washed the home, cleaned up the landscaping, repainted the front door and upper-level trim, replaced the porch ceiling, and completed a partial roof replacement to improve curb appeal.

A Fresh Start with Zero Stress

By working with House Buyers of America, Doug was able to sell on his terms, no repairs, no delays, no headaches. He walked away from landlording with a successful closing, a strong cash payout, and the freedom to move forward.

Doug’s story is proof that when you’re ready to let go of a rental property, House Buyers of America is here to make the process fast, fair, and easy.