How a Busy Entrepreneur Used Doorifi to Simplify Selling His Rental Property

Sold his home to Doorifi in Eatontown, NJ 07724

Eric Somers and his wife had purchased two homes without a hitch — but when it came time to sell a rental property, they turned to Doorifi for help.

The couple had lived in a cozy suburban Eatontown home for 10 years. During that time, they welcomed their first child — now 6 years old — and began planning for a second. That’s when they decided they needed more space.

“My wife said, ‘We can’t have one-and-a-half bathrooms,’” Eric recalls.

They bought a larger home nearby and decided to rent out their former property. Eric, who runs a landscaping company, also kept some of his business materials in the backyard.

For the next two years, they managed the property as landlords. Their first tenants were great, but the second group brought trouble — large parties, noise, and neighbor complaints about cars parked all over the street.

Letting Go

When the second tenants moved out, Eric decided not to look for replacements. Instead, he realized it was time to sell. He briefly considered listing the home on the market but didn’t want to face delays or uncertainty.

“My agent said we need to list it at $200,000,” Eric said. “I thought that would be amazing, but what if it doesn’t sell? I don’t want to be stuck holding the bag.”

There was also the issue of the backyard, which was covered in gravel from storing his landscaping supplies. “It’s an eyesore for most people,” he admits. The space didn’t have the green lawn many buyers expect, and fixing it would mean more expense and hassle.

Eric decided selling to a company would be easier — he just needed the right one.

Under Contract — and Underwhelmed

At first, he signed with another homebuying company, but quickly became dissatisfied.

“It seemed like there was a lot of back-and-forth,” Eric said. The process felt slow and unclear, and he was frustrated by dealing with multiple people — an assessor, a realtor, a coordinator, and more. “I just felt like it was being passed off.”

That’s when his wife received a postcard from Doorifi. Eric figured it couldn’t hurt to get another offer.

A Better Offer, a Smoother Process

Eric connected with Emma, a Doorifi Home Advisor, who sent him an offer in less than 24 hours. Not only was the offer higher than the competitor’s, but the process sounded simpler. He terminated his previous contract and decided to sell to Doorifi instead.

From there, Emma helped him schedule a home assessment, and everything moved quickly. “At the end of the day, it was fairly smooth,” Eric said. “They offered me more money, and the work that needed to be done wasn’t impossible.”

The Right Choice

Recently, when his former neighbor mentioned a possible move out of state, Eric didn’t hesitate to recommend Doorifi.

“Doorifi gave a very fair price and a seamless transaction,” he said. “It was very simple.”

That simplicity was exactly what Eric and his family needed — especially since, right after selling their rental home, they were preparing to welcome their second child.