A plain-English guide for homeowners

3 Ways to Sell Your Home

Every option trades speed and convenience against price. Here is what each one really looks like, with the upsides and the downsides side by side.

OPTION 1

Cash Offer

We buy your home directly, as-is, and close on the date you choose.

Timeline: About 1–3 weeks
Sale price: Lowest of the three
Repairs: None
Agent commissions: None
Certainty of closing: Highest

PROS

Fastest path to money in hand
Sold as-is: no repairs, cleaning or staging
No showings or open houses
No loan or appraisal that can derail the sale
You pick the closing date

CONS

Lowest price, since the buyer takes on the repairs and the risk
One buyer, so no competing bids
Not the best fit for a move-in-ready home with no deadline

BEST IF

You need speed or certainty, or the home needs more work than you want to take on.

OPTION 2

Novation

We agree on your price, then we pay to prep and market the home to a retail buyer.

Timeline: About 45–90 days
Sale price: In the middle
Repairs: We cover them
Agent commissions: None to you
Certainty of closing: Moderate

PROS

Usually nets you more than a straight cash offer
Your price is agreed in writing up front
Nothing out of pocket for repairs or marketing
We manage contractors, showings and paperwork

CONS

Slower than cash: you wait for a retail buyer to close
You still own the home and carry its costs until then
The end buyer's loan, inspection or appraisal can cause delays

BEST IF

You want more than a cash price, have a couple of months, and don't want to fund or manage repairs.

OPTION 3

Retail MLS Listing

A licensed agent lists your home on the open market for the highest bidder.

Timeline: About 2–4+ months
Sale price: Highest potential
Repairs: Usually yours
Agent commissions: Yes, negotiable
Certainty of closing: Moderate

PROS

Highest potential sale price
Widest exposure to buyers, with room for competing offers
An agent represents you through pricing and negotiation
You keep any upside if the market bids the price up

CONS

Slowest route, with no guaranteed sale date
Commissions and closing costs come out of your proceeds
Repairs, cleaning and staging are on you, up front
Showings, open houses and keeping the home show-ready
Deals can fall apart over inspection, appraisal or financing

BEST IF

Your home is in good shape, you have time, and top dollar matters more than speed.

Not sure which one fits?

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Timelines and outcomes shown are typical ranges, not guarantees; every property and situation is different. This guide is general information only and is not legal, tax or financial advice. Consider speaking with a licensed real estate professional, attorney or tax advisor before deciding.

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