The agreed price is rarely what you walk away with. The settlement statement is where the price becomes your actual net — payoffs, prorations, transfer tax, and credits. Here's the seller's side, line by line.

When a buyer uses financing, an appraisal stands between the agreed price and the loan. Here's what an appraisal actually measures on a 2-4 unit, what it can't capture, and when a low number is worth challenging.

A tenant who wants to buy can be the simplest sale of all — no showings, no vacancy, a buyer who already knows the property. But it can also stall for months. Here's how to handle the conversation, the pricing, and the financing reality.

“As-is” is one of the most misunderstood phrases in a private rental sale. It does NOT erase PA's Seller Property Disclosure obligation, and it isn't a closing-speed promise. Here's what it actually covers — and what to listen for when a buyer leans on it as their whole pitch.

Selling without a Realtor saves 5-6% on commission. It also changes who sees the listing. Here's when direct makes sense and when listing is still the better move.

A surprising number of landlords think they need to pay off the mortgage before they can sell. They don't. Here's how the payoff actually works at closing.

A direct-to-buyer 2-4 unit rental sale in York County typically closes in about 6 weeks — 3 weeks for lender underwriting plus 3 weeks for the settlement company. Here's how each phase actually runs, and what extends or shortens it.

Dover, PA is a small borough in York County, about 10 miles northwest of York City. Its 2-4 unit rental market has its own character — different from York City, Hanover, or the South Central PA suburbs. For Dover landlords thinking about selling, here's what the market and the process actually look like.