| Sell to Burke Street Properties | List with an agent | Sell it yourself (FSBO) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sale price | A fair cash price for the house as it sits today | Usually the highest price, if the house is market-ready | Varies; depends on your pricing and marketing |
| Time to cash in hand | As little as 7 days, or the date you choose | Often 2 to 3 months or more from listing to closing | Unpredictable |
| Repairs | None. We buy as-is | Often needed before listing or after the buyer’s inspection | Often needed |
| Cleaning and clean-out | None. Leave what you do not want | Deep clean and staging expected | Your job |
| Agent commissions | None | Typically 5 to 6% of the sale price | Often still pay the buyer’s agent |
| Closing costs | We pay them | Seller pays their share | Seller pays their share |
| Showings and open houses | One short visit | As many as it takes | You schedule and host them all |
| Inspection and appraisal | No appraisal, no repair requests | Both, and either can reopen the price | Both |
| Risk the sale falls through | Low. No lender involved | Real until the buyer’s loan funds | Real until the buyer’s loan funds |
| Paperwork | We and the closing attorney handle it | Agent handles it | You handle it |
What the Price Difference Really Is
A cash offer is lower than a full retail listing price. The gap is smaller than it looks once you subtract what listing costs you:
- Agent commissions
- Repairs and updates to get the house ready
- Concessions after the buyer’s inspection
- Your share of closing costs
- Mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities for every month the house sits
Ask us for an offer, then compare it with your agent’s estimate of what you would net after those costs. We are glad to walk through the numbers with you.
When Listing Makes More Sense
List with an agent if your house is in good condition, you are not on a deadline, and you are comfortable with showings. You will likely walk away with more.
When a Cash Sale Makes More Sense
A cash sale fits when speed or certainty matters more than the last dollar:
- The house needs repairs you cannot or do not want to pay for
- You inherited a house and want it settled
- You are facing foreclosure or a tax sale
- You have tenants and do not want to wait out a lease or an eviction
- You need to move on a fixed date
Still have questions? Read our answers to common questions or see how our process works.
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