Frequently Asked Questions
A3E Properties is a growing real estate firm looking for properties. Our primary focus right now is in the SF Bay Area, and the Cleveland OH areas, but we are expanding all across the country!
We have a number of solutions to help sellers from paying all cash for homes in any condition, creative financing, and even helping sellers put a home on the market.
Whether you want to sell because you need cash fast, you can’t afford necessary repairs, you’ve inherited a property you don’t want, or for any other reason we’re prepared to give you the best price possible for your property. We can make all-cash offers for even the most distressed or outdated homes. After a no-obligation consultation, we’ll make a fair offer for your home.
We want to work with you to find the best solution. If you accept, we can close in weeks, and you walk away from your property with cash in hand. Want to learn more about our process?
Check out our FAQs to learn everything you need to know.
What is A3E Properties?
We are a family owned company dedicated to helping homeowners sell their outdated or distressed homes, and providing high quality homes for our tenants. What makes our approach different from a traditional sale? We buy houses in any condition, regardless of any repairs or cleaning required. When you contact us with details about your property, we respond within 24 hours to either get more information or make and offer with a fast close. At the end of our quick process, you’ll walk away from your property with cash in hand—it couldn’t be easier.
¿Habla español?
Si, Alejandra hablas español con fluidez.
Are you listing my house on the MLS or buying it?
We buy houses in your area that fit our buying criteria. From there we may repair the house and resell it to another homeowner or keep it as a rental ourselves. We also have agents and agent partners so if listing the home is something you are looking to do we can help you with that as well.
Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
We’ll make you an offer and if it’s a fit, we’ll buy your house and cover all closing costs! No hassle or fees! We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house (if any) to fix it up, market the house, and sell it for a profit (we’re taking all of the risk here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not, once we buy the house from you). The responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments. If you want us to help you list the property we can discuss commissions and fees, but otherwise - no cash out of pocket!
How are you different from a real estate agent?
When working with a real estate agent to list your house, you pay between 3-6% of the sales price in commission costs. Suppose a house is selling for $100,000, you’ll pay between $3,000 – $6,000 in commission fees. Agents provide a great service for those that can wait months to sell and who have room to pay the commission on the sale. Since we’re the ones buying the house from you, and we pay with all cash, we can make a decision to buy your house within a couple of days (sometimes the same day). Again, we make our living by taking the risk to buy the house with our own cash, repair the house, and market it ourselves to find a buyer. While one co-founder is a CA real estate agent, that only becomes a factor if you want us to help you list a house.
How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
Our process is rather simple. We look at the location, examine the market, what repairs are needed, condition, and values of comparable houses sold in the area recently. We take everything into consideration… and come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you too.
Is there any obligation when I submit my info?
No. That information starts a process for us to understand the circumstances and start a dialogue. There is no obligation until everyone is satisfied with an arrangement and a contract for action is signed.
What if I still have a loan on my house?
With mortgages ranging from 15 to 30 years, chances are your current loan isn’t fully paid off when it comes time to sell. No worries! Our cash offer includes paying off your existing mortgage so that you can walk away with cash in your pocket! We also have creative financing options we can use to make it work. Let’s talk about your needs and see if we can find a solution together.
Is A3E Properties Safe?
A3E Properties is a safe, efficient and hassle-free way to sell your property. We have worked with some of the biggest names in the industry to refine our process and provide legal and mutually beneficial methods to deliver the solutions to make you happy. You can see pictures of us on the site, we are real people. Our process is different from a traditional sale in the best way possible. It’s a safe and affordable way to sell your property—no matter its condition.
Is A3E Properties a Public Company?
No, A3E Properties is a family owned and operated company. We’re proud to be a private company serving sellers and families, just like ours. We buy houses with our own capital or capital our private lenders, allowing us to make all-cash offers and close fast. We have the freedom to operate and make offers for houses in any condition.
How Does A3E Properties Work?
When it comes to buying a home, our process couldn’t be simpler. We pay cash for homes in any condition no matter how distressed, damaged, or outdated. All you have to do is input your contact information and the address of your property into our website and will get back to you within 24 hours with either a request for more information, or an offer. If you accept our offer, we can close quickly, and you walk away with cash in hand. You don’t have to lift a finger to repair or clean your property, and you don’t have to deal with appraisals, showings and the stress that comes with the closing process. We can also work with you and your lender to come up with a solution that works for everyone if you need help with your lender. Additionally, we can discuss helping you list the property if that’s the right path for you. We are committed to finding the best solution for you, and going with that.
How Much is My House Worth with A3E Properties?
We know that every property is unique, which is why we evaluate each individual property to arrive at a fair market price. We consider the location of your property, its current condition and what other comparable properties are selling for in your area. We also factor in any necessary repairs, as well as outstanding loans or mortgages you have on the property. Once we’ve determined a fair price for your home, we can provide a cash offer. Should you accept, we may be able to close on your home in as little as 7 days.
Who Owns A3E Properties?
A3E Properties was created by Alejandra “Alex” & Ethan Cheever (investors, educators, married couple, and best friends). Ethan is also a CA real estate agent license holder (DRE# 02048261). Together they’re improving neighborhoods by turning even the most blighted of houses into homes where families can live and thrive, and making both sellers and tenants happy with their creative real estate solutions.
Does A3E Properties Buy Multi-Family Homes?
Yes! We’re buying homes of all types, sizes, and conditions. We evaluate each individual property by location, condition, and market value. Taking this big picture approach allows us to give you a fair cash offer for your home, whether it’s a single-family dwelling or a multi-family property. Reach out to us today for your no-obligation consultation, provide us with the details of your property and we’ll make a cash offer for your home based on fair market value.
How do I contact A3E Properties?
Want to sell your property for cash? Need the inside scoop on the real estate market in your area? Want to work with someone who has an in-depth understanding of the local market? Whether you’re ready to sell your home or you want more information about our process, we invite you to contact us today. Reach out at info@a3eproperties.com, you can also find us on our instagram page, our facebook page, or visit a3eproperties.com/get-offer today!
How Does A3E Properties Make Money?
Our primary approach is as a real estate firm focused on helping homeowners turn their homes—regardless of condition—into cash fast. We make a profit by purchasing homes that fit our buying criteria. After we buy your home, we either make necessary repairs and renovations to the property and sell it to a new homeowner, or we keep the property as a rental ourselves. If you’re looking to sell, we are ready to assist.
How do I use your page?
Interested in getting a competitive all-cash offer for your home? It’s easy when you work with us. All you have to do is enter your contact information and the address of the property you want to sell, and we take it from there. We will start doing our homework, and get back to you with questions, answers to your questions, or an offer within approximately 24 hours after you contact us.
How to Stop Getting Emails from A3E Properties
You’ll find great information and updates through this site and our linked social media, delivered to your inbox with our frequent e-mails. Want to stop getting emails from A3E Properties? We hate to see you go, but we’ll get you off our e-mail list right away. Contact us at info@a3eproperties.com and we’ll take you off our email list.
How Does A3E Properties Estimate Home Values?
We understand that every property is different, which is why we make individualized estimates for every home. There are four primary factors we look at when estimating the value of a property: the location of your home; its condition; any existing mortgage you have on the property; and the value of comparable homes in the area. Ideally, we will gather as much additional house specific information we can to really refine our offer. Taking this approach allows us to give every client the very best price for their property.
What if my home has low equity or high debt? Pre-foreclosure? What if I couldn’t get the offers I needed from others already?
We have a wide variety of tools and resources to provide creative financing solutions many other companies don’t. We will do everything we can to provide you the best solution, the most money, and with the best speed we can.
What can I expect as a prospective tenant in an A3E property?
We have been tenants ourselves. We understand the frustrations and worries that come with renting a home in the current market. We want our properties to be in the condition we would want to live in ourselves. We take your needs and concerns very seriously, and we work with some of the best property managers to take care of you that we can find. While we are a for-profit business, we try to avoid evicting tenants, and you will not find frequent (or often even annual) rent increases (unless to cover increased costs, like increased property taxes). Reach out to us if you have questions, we want to work with you.