All about Novation Agreements
At its core, a renovation contractor is a highly creative way to fix up and flip a home. Repair and flip someone's property instead of buying it. It's crazy. This not only protects your interests but is also a great way to avoid disagreements with sellers. This is especially true when sellers are demanding large sums of money for their property. How does this work?
When speaking with a seller, always present the novation contract and the terms you desire. What this means is saving money on fixes and fins. I don't spend a lot of money upfront on the purchase, but I do make a profit because the revenue and the renovation are used to ensure that the cost of the renovation is paid.
Now that you understand what a novation contract is and how it works, let's take a look at the different types of novation contracts.
The 3 Types of Novation Agreements
A Novation Agreement can be structured to not only meet your profit aspirations but also allow the seller to make more money than if the property were sold.
1. Net listing
In the Net listing, you go to the seller as an agent and offer to list the property on MLS. The seller tells you he wants the house for a certain amount, and you enter into a renovation contract stating that you will sell your property for that amount. For example, let's say you have an online listing and the seller is asking for $300,000 for your property. Pricey or not, it's the price they want. Next, you list properties and find a family willing to buy them for $400,000. After the sale, they receive payment and pay the seller the $300,000 required. He Walk away with his $100,000 minus the cost associated with the renovation (if you paid for it). The most important thing to remember about the net listing is that you have to be a real estate agent to do it.
2. Standard Novation
I know what you're going to ask-Hey! I am not a real estate agent! How do I create a netlist?
Luckily, this is where the Novation contract comes into play. This is the same as a net listing, but you don't have to be a realtor to do this. In the same scenario-you approach the seller; he wants $300,000 for his house; and with the novation agreement, you agree to give him $300,000 after you sell the house. Sellers don't care how much you make from selling the home. They want the money that they think the home is worth.
3. Partnership with the Seller
The third type of Novation is actual partnerships with sellers. In this scenario, the seller is demanding $400,000. You say that the house will go for $300,000. "This is ridiculous! My house is worth well over $400,000. It should sell for $450,000! "
a) If the house sells for less than $300,000, the money goes to the seller.
b) If the house sells for between $300,000 and $400,000, the money is yours.
c) If the house sells for more than $400,000, the money gets split between the two.
These are just the three main types of novation, but even under these main factors, there are subsections as every seller is different.