Our straightforward, stress-free approach to home selling has helped hundreds of homeowners across Western Washington find clarity and relief when they needed it most.

How can selling your home with a Lease Option help you?

At Sound Home Buyer, we’re committed to making this process as SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE for you. Our goal is to help you move forward with your life without the ongoing worry about your property.

We’re dedicated to ensuring your home selling experience is smooth and hassle-free. With every lease option purchase, we work to create a situation where everyone benefits from the transaction.

As a seller, you win by gaining peace of mind knowing that while your property sells, all expenses are handled, the home is maintained properly, and you receive the tax advantages of being a landlord without any of the management headaches.

Our tenant/buyers win by achieving homeownership faster than through conventional methods, while being able to move into their new home immediately as they work toward loan qualification. We’ve developed specialized paperwork systems that mortgage lenders recognize when qualifying applicants, plus we provide immediate credit improvement guidance to help our tenant/buyers through the loan process.

Sound Home Buyer wins by earning a fair profit while gaining two more satisfied clients. While we’re in business to be profitable, our expertise in solving complex real estate challenges means we can assist both buyers and sellers in making transitions that might otherwise be overwhelming or impossible.

Summary of Benefits For You:

Frequently Asked Questions…

What is a Lease Option?

A lease option combines a purchase contract with a rental agreement. The buyer leases the property for a specific timeframe and has the option to purchase before the lease ends. Sales price, rental period, closing costs, and maintenance responsibilities are all negotiated similar to a traditional real estate transaction. When properly structured, a lease option becomes an ideal solution for both sellers and buyers by eliminating many common pain points in the home selling and buying process.

How does it work?

We present a clear monthly lease amount and a pre-determined sales price that all parties agree to upfront. The lease option is structured over a specific timeframe. At the conclusion of that period, we purchase your home for the pre-determined price we’ve agreed upon—creating certainty and transparency throughout the process.

The basics are simple:

• You rent your property to Sound Home Buyer
• You give Sound Home Buyer the right to purchase your property for a set price
• Sound Home Buyer places a qualified tenant-buyer in your property
• The tenant-buyer receives the right to buy your property at or above your agreed price

How much is this going to cost me?

Nothing. It’s that straightforward. We earn our income from our tenant-buyers, not from you. When you choose a lease option with us, there are no commissions or fees for you to pay.

What are the advantages of selling my home by lease option over listing it with a Realtor?

We handle your monthly payments while the tenant/buyer is working toward loan qualification. All expenses related to your property are taken care of, removing that financial burden from your shoulders.

Another significant advantage is our commitment to placing only high-quality tenant-buyers in your home. Since our profit comes from selling for more than we purchase, we have a vested interest in ensuring our tenant-buyers will properly maintain the property and eventually secure financing. This is why we put potential tenant-buyers through a rigorous pre-screening process before they’re even allowed to view your home.

Unlike traditional real estate transactions, we don’t work for commissions. Because our profits come from the margin between purchase and sale prices, we have a direct financial stake in your property and a powerful incentive to ensure it successfully sells.

How long does it take before your tenant/buyer cashes me out?

The timeline can vary based on several factors. We partner with multiple mortgage brokers who typically help our tenant-buyers secure financing after 12 months of consistent payments on the lease option. However, since everyone’s credit history and financial circumstances differ, this period might be shorter or longer for the specific tenant-buyer placed in your home.

While we can’t guarantee the exact timing for financing approval, we continue paying all property-related expenses until our tenant-buyer secures their loan. It’s in our best interest to help them obtain financing as quickly as possible since that completes our transaction as well. We work aggressively with our mortgage partners to get our tenant-buyers financed at the earliest opportunity.

Why don’t I just sell my house myself or rent it in the meantime?

These options are certainly available to you. The key difference is that with those approaches, you remain responsible for monthly payments, maintenance, and repairs throughout the selling period. You’ll need to find qualified buyers who can secure financing, wait through their approval process, and hope they don’t withdraw from the deal—forcing you to start over. Renting during this time creates additional challenges that many homeowners overlook, especially when trying to show and sell the property while renters are occupying it.

Why don’t I just find my own tenant/buyer?

If you have expertise in screening potential tenant-buyers, checking references, understanding which credit scores will allow for future financing, managing property maintenance while others occupy it, coordinating with mortgage brokers, and handling all the paperwork and closing details, then finding your own tenant-buyer could work for you. If you lack experience in any of these specialized areas, our team at Sound Home Buyer can provide the professional guidance and support you need.

What if your tenant/buyer doesn’t buy the house?

Our tenant-buyers undergo careful pre-screening to ensure they’re both motivated and capable of purchasing your home in the future. However, life circumstances can change unexpectedly—such as job transfers that require relocation. In these situations, we continue paying all property expenses while we find another qualified tenant-buyer. Remember, we only profit when your house successfully sells, so we’re fully aligned with your interests.

How can you guarantee I won’t have any vacancies? Because your actual tenant will be Sound Home Buyer. We’ll agree on a lease term—3 years, 5 years, whatever works best for your situation. That eliminates your vacancy concerns completely. If our tenant/buyer moves out, that becomes our problem to solve, not yours. We’ll continue making payments like clockwork.

How do you eliminate my maintenance and repair problems?

We provide four levels of protection. First, Sound Home Buyer will purchase a homeowner’s warranty at no cost to you and maintain it throughout the lease. Second, the tenant-buyer is contractually required to handle all regular maintenance and repairs. Third, if any issue arises that the tenant/buyer can’t or won’t address, Sound Home Buyer will take care of it. Fourth, you’ll maintain your homeowner’s insurance policy to protect against incidents covered by insurance.

What do I have to do?

As the homeowner, you have very little responsibility. We handle all paperwork, tenant placement, and monthly payment management. Since you don’t need to worry about day-to-day repairs, your main decision is simply where you want your monthly payments sent. We’ve designed the process to be remarkably simple for you.

How do I get my payment each month?

We can customize the payment process to your preference. Some homeowners prefer electronic transfers directly to their bank accounts each month. Others choose to have us set up an escrow account where we send the rent payment, and the account handles the mortgage payment. (You can request account activity statements anytime to verify when rent was received and when the mortgage was paid.) Most commonly, we arrange automatic payments to your lender each month and forward you the difference—eliminating any worry on your part.

What if a tenant damages my house?

While I can’t absolutely guarantee a tenant won’t damage your property, under our agreement, if damage occurs, Sound Home Buyer will repair it at our expense. Our focus isn’t finding temporary tenants—we’re finding future homeowners who will eventually purchase your property. We thoroughly investigate potential buyers before entering agreements with them. In our experience, damage is rarely an issue. In fact, many of our buyers actually improve properties with upgrades like new carpeting or fencing. If problems do arise, we’ll fix them—and we put this commitment in writing.

Who handles the paperwork? Do I have to pay for that?

Our attorney handles all necessary documentation to complete the transaction. The best part is that these documents are written in clear, understandable language—no PhD required. You’re always welcome to have these materials reviewed by your real estate agent or attorney at any point during the transaction. We want you to feel 100% comfortable with every aspect before moving forward.

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