By Desiree Duffy via Iris.xyz
If you’ve been thinking about buying a house with Bitcoin, you’re not the only one. Bitcoin is creating a flurry in the world market and some predict it threatens to disrupt established monetary orders. In 2017, it rose in value by 1,700 percent – and that’s a boom that many buyers and sellers are seeking to capitalize on. Are you one of them?
In December 2017, the Miami Herald reported that the first Bitcoin-only real estate deal happened in Miami. Ivan “Paychecks” Pacheco, the co-founder of cryptocurrency site Bits to Freedom, transferred 17.741 bitcoins, which was worth $275,000 to a seller for a two-bedroom condo. The Brown Harris Stevens listing agent, Stephan Burke, indicates that the luxury brokerage firm believes that in five years Bitcoin transactions will make up 25 to 30-percent of sales.
There is no doubt that the real estate industry is quickly embracing the use of cryptocurrency – many experts question why it’s not being used more already as a safe medium to securely transfer assets. However, before you decide to jump on the bandwagon, there are a few things you should be ready for.
Your Non-Tech Savvy Friends and Family Won’t Understand
Grandma just won’t get it. Get ready for lots of questions from your parents and all your non-tech savvy friends and family, as well. While most people have at least heard of Bitcoin, few really understand how virtual currency can be converted into cash and allow you to buy a house. You may get tired of saying, “Yes, dad, it is really possible to purchase a home with Bitcoin,” or “Grandma, it’s just like Internet money.”
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