How Does Selling Your House for Cash Work?
Selling your house for cash works in three steps: tell us about your property, receive a no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and close on your timeline — as fast as 7 days. There are no repairs, no agent commissions, no appraisals, and no financing contingencies.
If you've never sold a house for cash before, the process can seem unfamiliar. Traditional home sales involve agents, inspections, appraisals, buyer financing, and months of uncertainty. A cash sale eliminates all of that.
According to the National Association of Realtors, the median time on market for a traditionally listed home is 22 days — but that clock doesn't start until after you've prepped, repaired, staged, and listed the property. The total timeline from decision to closing often stretches to 90-180 days. With a cash sale, the entire process takes 7-21 days from start to finish.
Step 1
Tell Us About Your Property
Call us at (888) 913-9906 or fill out our form. Share the basics — your property address, its general condition, and when you'd like to close. That's it.
You don't need to know your home's exact value, have a recent inspection, or even live in the property. We work with homeowners in all 50 states and handle 50 different situations — from foreclosure and divorce to inherited homes and properties needing major repairs.
This step takes about 60 seconds. We respond within 2 hours during business hours.
Step 2
Get Your No-Obligation Cash Offer
Within 24 hours of hearing from you, we evaluate your property using comparable sales data, current market conditions, and the property's as-is condition. Then we present a fair cash offer — in writing, with no strings attached.
What we factor in:recent sales of similar homes in your area, estimated repair costs (which we cover, not you), local market trends, and your timeline. We don't require inspections or appraisals to make an offer.
No pressure, ever. Take your time reviewing the offer. Compare it to listing with an agent. We encourage you to get multiple offers before deciding.
Step 3
Close on Your Timeline
Once you accept the offer, you pick the closing date. Need to close in 7 days? We can do that. Need 30 or 60 days to arrange your next move? No problem. You're in control of the timeline.
What happens at closing:A licensed title company handles all paperwork, ensures the title is clear, and facilitates the transfer. Any liens or judgments are paid from sale proceeds. You sign, you get paid, you're done.
No hidden costs: We typically cover standard closing costs. The amount you agreed to is the amount you walk away with. No agent commissions deducted, no repair credits, no surprises at the closing table.
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Cash Sale vs. Traditional Listing vs. FSBO
Here's how the three main selling methods compare. Cash sales trade some sale price for speed, certainty, and zero out-of-pocket costs.
| Factor | Cash SaleRecommended | Traditional Listing | FSBO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | 7-21 days | 90-180+ days | 90-180+ days |
| Agent Commission | None (0%) | 5-6% | 0-3% (buyer agent) |
| Repairs Needed | None | Often required | Often required |
| Showings / Open Houses | None | Multiple | You handle them |
| Buyer Financing Risk | No risk (cash) | Deals fall through | Deals fall through |
| Closing Certainty | Guaranteed | Uncertain | Uncertain |
| Who Pays Closing Costs | We cover them | Seller pays most | Seller pays most |
What Makes a Cash Sale Different from a Traditional Sale?
In a traditional sale, buyers rely on mortgage lenders to fund the purchase. That means your deal depends on the buyer's credit score, employment history, debt ratios, and the bank's appraisal of your home. If any of those factors raise a red flag, the deal can fall through — even after weeks of waiting.
Cash sales remove the lender entirely. The buyer has the funds ready. No mortgage application, no underwriting delays, no appraisal requirement, and no risk of last-minute financing denial. That's why cash sales close in days instead of months.
Who Typically Sells Their House for Cash?
Cash sales aren't just for distressed properties. Homeowners sell for cash when speed and certainty matter more than maximizing the sale price. Common reasons include job relocations, divorce settlements, inherited properties, landlord burnout, retirement downsizing, and properties with major repair needs.
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