Should you list your house or sell it fast for cash?
Ask a real estate investor that question and the majority of them would advise you to …
“Sell it for cash, it’s not worth the hassle of listing it.”
While at the same time writing up an offer for you.
Ask the same question to an average real estate agent, and you get the opposite answer …
“No way! Let’s list it and I’ll sell it for so much more.”
So which one is right? Well, they are actually both inherently wrong. Neither has a complete picture of your situation.
Understanding the pros and cons for each option available to you can help you make the right choice for your unique situation.
Having a firm cash offer for your property can help ease the anxiety that comes with selling a house. It can give you the peace of mind necessary to make better decisions when negotiating with potential buyers.
Sellers that feel that they have no other options available to them, leave themselves open to making poor decisions when negotiating the price, paying for requested repairs, or giving the buyer concessions to purchase the property.
The pros & cons to selling your home for cash to an investor
Sales Information
Offer Type
Agent Commissions?
Closing Costs & Fees?
Buyer Negotiated Concessions?
Property Repairs?
Seller Advantage
Cash Offer
5%-6%
2%
0%-3%
0%-3%
Standard Listing
Market Offer
5%-6%
2%
0%-3%
0%-3%
There are a lot of advantages to selling your house to an investor, but if your situation requires that you sell it for top dollar then you may be better off listing it with a top performing real estate agent that can sell it fast and still get you the highest and best offer for your property.
There is never an obligation when you receive an offer from Seller Advantage. Take the time you need to consider your options. If you have any questions regarding the cash offer process or listing your home, just give us a call or shoot us an email and one of our real estate expert partners will be happy to answer them for you.