Seller guide

How a property review and any proposal work

A review moves from basics to a visit to, possibly, a written proposal. We ask about ownership, condition, occupancy and timing; check public records; visit if it makes sense; and only then consider a proposal. Any proposal must disclose the buyer, their role, the terms and compensation, in writing.

Step 1: the basics

You share the address, your role, condition, occupancy, timing and any foreclosure stage. You can stop at any point.

Step 2: public records

We look at recorded ownership and permits. Assessed value is not market value and does not set any number.

Step 3: visit or photos

Condition matters most. A visit or detailed photos usually comes before any written proposal.

Step 4: a written proposal, if any

If a proposal follows, it names the buyer, their role (for example, buyer or assignor), price, deposit, contingencies, who pays which costs, and any compensation WorkWithBar or others receive. Take it to a lawyer before signing.

What we never promise

We do not guarantee an offer, cash availability, a closing date or that a sale will stop a foreclosure. We do not pressure you to sign, and signing does not pause any proceeding.

Ask who is buying

Ask any buyer, including us, who will actually purchase the property and whether they intend to assign or resell the contract before closing. Not every cash buyer is a wholesaler, and not every wholesaler is a cash buyer. Pennsylvania's Act 52 of 2024 added rules for wholesaling residential properties, including disclosures. Get independent legal advice on any contract before you sign.

How we prioritize

We triage by the stage and dates you tell us, not by personal characteristics. If you indicate a notice or scheduled sale, we point you to counselors and lawyers first.

What happens to your information

Your request is stored privately and used to respond to that specific request. It is not shared with other companies, and an optional interest in after-sale records is recorded only as a topic. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time by emailing the address in the footer.

What a written proposal should show
ItemWhy
Buyer identity and roleKnow who you are contracting with
Price and depositYour economics and protection
ContingenciesWhen the buyer can walk away
Costs splitYour net result
CompensationWho earns what

Questions people ask

How long does a review take?

It depends on the property and your responsiveness. We do not promise response times.

Do you send offers without seeing the house?

Usually not; condition matters.

Will you pressure me to sign?

No. Take any proposal to a lawyer first.

Is the review free?

There is no charge to request a review. Any fees connected to a transaction would be disclosed in writing.

Related pages

Request a property review

Step 1 of 2. Official help on this page never requires this form.

Bar has more than 25 years in real estate across Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

WorkWithBar is a private business. It is not a government agency, court, HUD- or PHFA-approved housing counselor or law firm, and it does not provide legal or credit-repair services. This intake does not establish a brokerage relationship. Any written proposal will disclose the buyer, their role, the terms and any compensation.

WorkWithBar is a private relationship and opportunity desk. It is not a lender, mortgage broker, broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, bank, law firm, or guarantee of funding, investment, or introductions.

Educational information only, not legal advice. Sources checked 2026-11-01; this page has not been reviewed by a lawyer. Programs, phone numbers and dates change — confirm with the official office. Questions: Jabbar@workwithBar.com.

Sources

  • Pennsylvania Act 52 of 2024 (wholesaling amendments) — Defines wholesaling of equitable interest in 1-4 unit residential property and amends broker/salesperson rules; includes consumer disclosure and cancellation provisions. Application to any specific deal needs legal review.