How We’ve Helped Dallas–Fort Worth
Homeowners Move Forward
Every house has a story. Here are three real deals from our files
how Andy Cromer and Starfish Group Properties stepped in
when the situation felt impossible.
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An Estate Managed From Six Hours Away — Finally Resolved in Under Two Weeks
A man was managing his late sister’s estate from six hours away, but after nearly two years of driving back and forth, a failed for-sale-by-owner attempt, and property taxes and upkeep draining most of his small inheritance — so Andy bought the home as-is, closed in less than two weeks, and gave him the relief he “couldn’t believe actually happened.”
A Similar Starfish Deal
Similar situation — watch how we helped a North Richland Hills homeowner close fast.
The Situation
A man’s sister passed away unexpectedly. She had bought a newer-construction home, lived there about six months, then had a fall, knee surgery, complications, and died in the hospital. Her brother was suddenly left managing her estate — from six to seven hours away.
What He Tried First
- Listed the property for sale by owner — but couldn’t reliably show it from that distance
- Spent nearly two years driving back and forth trying to keep it together
- Watched property taxes, the mortgage, and lawn upkeep eat most of his small inheritance month after month
- Feared that hiring an agent meant 6–9 more months on the market with no guarantee
How Andy Helped
- Bought the property as-is — no repairs, no cleanup, nothing required of him
- One walkthrough, one fair offer — no runaround and no games
- Did exactly what he said he’d do, which is what the seller had feared no investor actually would
- Closed the estate in under two weeks, ending nearly two years of stress
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Closed in Less
Than 2 Weeks
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No Repairs
Required
⚖️
Estate Fully
Resolved
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Immediate
Financial Relief
“I couldn’t believe it actually happened. They did exactly what they said they’d do.“
– Probate seller, Dallas-Fort Worth
Stuck with a house nobody else will touch? We’ve seen worse.
The House Two Buyers Walked Away From — Bought As-Is With No Conditions
A CPA inherited his late sister’s house and sank months of work into it, but after a foundation repair cracked the plumbing and a hidden commercial-zoning issue killed two buyers in a row — so Andy investigated the zoning himself, bought it as-is with no contingencies, and closed in under two weeks, turning a house the owner swore he’d “never sell” into a fully resolved estate.
A Similar Starfish Deal
Similar situation — see how we helped a White Settlement, TX homeowner sell a house that felt impossible to move.
The Situation
A CPA inherited his late sister’s home in White Settlement. He and his brother spent six to nine months making repairs — a new kitchen, fresh paint. Then a hired foundation company cracked the plumbing and undid much of that work. Worse: the house turned out to be zoned commercial. His wife, a realtor, listed it as-is and got it under contract — but the buyer’s insurance agent flagged the commercial zoning, and the city confirmed that if the house ever burned down, it couldn’t be rebuilt as residential. The buyer cancelled.
What They Tried Before Calling Us
- Hired contractors and made extensive repairs — a new kitchen, fresh paint, foundation work
- Listed with a realtor (the owner’s wife) and got the home under contract
- Watched two separate buyers fall through on the same commercial-zoning issue
- Reached the breaking point: “I’m never going to sell this house ever. Just take it.”
How Andy Helped
- Investigated the zoning himself — found the issue was already on the city council docket
- Bought the property as-is with no contingencies, planning to hold it as a rental
- Was upfront at every step and, in the owner’s words, didn’t “blow smoke”
- The city later grandfathered the area — but Andy had already given the family their resolution
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Closed in Less
Than 2 Weeks
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No
Contingencies
⚖️
Estate Nightmare
Resolved
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Still Referring
Neighbors Today
“Andy did what nobody else would — he took the house as it was, figured out the zoning, and closed. He still calls to check in and sends his neighbors our way.“
– Inherited-home seller, White Settlement, TX
Managing an inherited home or estate? Let’s talk through your options.
A Credit Score Saved and a Foreclosure Avoided — Without Ever Flying Back
A woman going through a painful divorce trusted her ex-husband to keep paying the mortgage, but the house slipped into pre-foreclosure without her knowledge and was destroyed by the time she saw it again — so Andy negotiated quickly, opened title, and closed in under two weeks by mobile notary, saving her credit and letting her move forward without ever having to return.
A Similar Starfish Deal
Similar situation — hear from a Fort Worth homeowner who needed to move fast and sell as-is.
The Situation
A couple was going through an ugly divorce. The wife relocated to San Antonio; the ex-husband stayed in the Fort Worth house and was supposed to pay the mortgage. He didn’t. The house quietly went into pre-foreclosure — she didn’t find out until later. When she finally visited, the house was destroyed: holes punched in the walls and doors, mold in the bathroom, water leaks. A home only about ten years old looked fifty years old.
What She Tried Before Calling Us
- Her realtor told her it would take 60–90 days on the market — plus money into repairs first
- With the house in the condition it was in and an auction looming, that was a non-option
- The realtor referred her to Starfish after two other successful deals with Andy
How Andy Helped
- Negotiated fairly over about two days — she held out for a higher price, which Andy respected
- Opened title and moved fast — the house was set to go to auction in 30 days
- Closed by mobile notary so she never had to fly back to Fort Worth
- Protected her from foreclosure and the credit damage that would have followed
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Closed in Less
Than 2 Weeks
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Foreclosure &
Auction Avoided
📈
Credit Report
Protected
✍️
Remote Mobile
Notary Closing
“Andy handled everything — I never even had to come back. He saved my credit and got me out clean.“
– Divorce & pre-foreclosure seller, Fort Worth, TX
Facing foreclosure or a divorce sale? Time matters — let’s talk today.
Your Situation Is Unique. Our Offer Should Be, Too.
Whether you’re managing an inherited estate, facing foreclosure, or just
ready to move on from a property that’s become a burden — Andy will
listen first, then build an honest offer around what you actually need.