Listing With a Realtor vs. Selling to Friendly Home Buyer
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Do you find yourself weighing the pros and cons of listing your house or property with a local realtor? Yes, you may have some tough decisions ahead of you, but selling your house successfully is the most important factor. While listing with a realtor may be the more traditional way to go, selling to Friendly Home Buyer can save you a lot of time, money, and stress!
There are many differences between listing your home with a local realtor versus selling your home to Friendly Home Buyer. In fact, one of the major differences, is that our estimates show that homeowners can save an average of $6,000 – $10,000 in realtor fees alone when selling to us. That alone, is a lot to consider when selling your home.
How do you know whether to list your house with a local realtor or not? Well, we’ve put together a simple list on what to expect in both situations.
Listing With a Realtor vs Friendly Home Buyer
| LISTING WITH A REALTOR | SELLING TO FRIENDLY HOME BUYER | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions: | 6-10% of Sales Price in Kansas. | NONE |
| Closing Costs: | 3-4% of Sales Price. | NONE - We pay all costs |
| Repairs: | Most realtors will ask for repairs or even the lender will require repairs in order to sell the home. | NONE - We pay for all repairs |
| Time and Carrying Costs: | It takes about 3-6 months to sell a house. During this time you will have to pay for taxes, maintenance, utilities, insurance and interest. | NONE- We can purchase right away |
| Cleaning: | Your realtor will want a clean show-ready home to present to potential buyers. | NONE - We take care of this for you |
| Packing: | Once you sell, you will have to leave the place empty and clean. | NONE - You can leave what you don't want behind |
| Staging: | Many realtors require a home to be staged when showing the home to potential buyers. Meaning a whole lot of decluttering for you. | NONE - Not required |
| Showing: | You may have to show your home 5-30 times to find a buyer. | Once (Just Us) |
| Closing Date: | Typically 30-60 days after finding a buyer. | On the Date of YOUR CHOICE |
| Appraisal, Inspection, and Financing Contingency | Most buyers have to finance, so an inspection, appraisal and credit approval are all required. | NONE |