Listing vs. Selling to an Investor Group
Even in a seller’s market, it is smart to look at your options. While listing with a local real estate agent often results in a higher “top line” sales price, that doesn’t always mean more money in your pocket—especially when you factor in commissions, repairs, and the cost of holding the property for months.
See the breakdown below:
| Feature | Listing With an Agent | Selling to WE BUY ESTATE |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees | 6% on average is paid by you | NONE |
| Closing Costs | 2% on average is paid by you | NONE (We pay them) |
| Inspection Contingency* | Yes (Sales often fall through) | NONE |
| Appraisal Needed | Yes (Sale depends on bank value) | NONE (Cash Offer) |
| Days Until Sold | 90+ Days on average | 7-14 Days (Immediate) |
| Number of Showings | Many (Open Houses & Strangers) | 1 (Just Us) |
| Closing Date: | 30-60 + days after accepting an offer | Flexible |
| Repairs Required | Yes (To pass inspection) | NONE (We buy As-Is) |
3 Hidden Costs of Selling the Traditional Way
When you work the numbers, you start to see why selling your house directly to a professional buyer often makes more financial sense.
1. Stop the Financial Bleeding
If you are facing foreclosure or dealing with tax delinquency, time is money. Listing with an agent takes 90+ days—time you might not have. We can close in 7 days, stopping the fees and interest immediately.
2. No Repairs = Cash Saved
To sell a fixer-upper on the MLS, you usually need to paint, fix the roof, and update the kitchen. If you are selling an inherited house or a short sale, you might not have the funds for that. We buy “As-Is.” You keep that repair money in your pocket.
3. The “Uncertainty” Trap
Retail buyers rely on bank financing. Even if you accept an offer, the deal can fall through weeks later because of a bad inspection or a low appraisal.
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Our Way: We use our own funds. Our offers are not contingent on bank financing. When we make an offer, we close.
Is a Direct Sale Right for You?
We may not be able to offer you full retail value for your house, but we offer Certainty, Speed, and Convenience.
For many families settling an estate, the value of closing quickly—without commissions, fees, or repairs—outweighs the headache of the traditional market.
Get a Fair All-Cash Offer Today Just fill out the short form below or call us at 678-242-9032. There is No Obligation and No Pressure. We will simply give you the numbers and let you decide what is best for your family.
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*An inspection contingency lets the buyer have time to do an inspection and back out of the sale or negotiate a new price if there are repairs that need to be done. If you can’t come to an agreement with the buyer, the buyer has the right to back out of the sale. Similar, a financing contingency gives the buyer the wiggle room to back out of the purchase if they can’t obtain a loan or if the home doesn’t appraise for the value that the bank needs to close the loan.
Here at WE BUY ESTATE we don’t use bank financing so you don’t have to worry about our ability to close on a deal.