Selling To A Local PA Investor vs. Listing With An Agent
Even in a competitive Pennsylvania market, it’s smart to look at your options to see what will actually help you reach your goals. While listing with a local agent might net you a higher “gross” sales price on paper, that doesn’t always mean more money in your pocket or less stress.
At We Buy Houses In Pennsylvania, we want you to dive into the details so you can compare your options and make the best decision for your family.
| Homeowner FAQ | Selling w/ Real Estate Agent | Selling to a Cash Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions: | Up to 6%, paid by you, the seller | NONE |
| Who Pays Closing Costs?: | Paid by you, the seller | Buyer |
| Financing Contingency: | Yes, in most cases | NONE |
| Appraisal Needed: | Yes, in most cases | NONE |
| Number of Showings: | As many as it takes | In most cases, just 1 |
| Closing Date: | Ever changing; unknown | 1 (Just Us) |
| Who Pays For Repairs?: | Open to negotiation | Fast, sometimes in just 14 days |
| AS-IS Purchase? | No | NONE |
Work The Numbers: Which Way Actually Puts More Money In Your Pocket?
When you sit down and look at the actual numbers, you start to see the real benefits that each way of selling your Pennsylvania house offers. While we won’t be offering you “full retail value,” we provide certainty and savings that the traditional route simply can’t match.
Avoid Paying One More Utility, Tax, or Insurance Payment
You can get rid of the headache of that property quickly and avoid paying one more monthly bill. If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close, you have to figure in the “Holding Costs”—the money you spend on taxes, insurance, and utilities while the house just sits on the market. By closing in as little as 14 days, we keep that money in your pocket instead of the bank’s.
Zero Repairs, Zero Cleaning, and Zero Strangers In Your House
We don’t care how dirty your house is (we’ve seen worse!) or how many repairs are needed. Is it a complete fixer-upper? Great! We love projects. This saves you the thousands of dollars and weeks of time usually required to get a house “Show-Ready” for a Realtor’s open house.
No Commissions and No Hidden Closing Fees
Because we are a full-service professional home buyer here in Pennsylvania, we make it easy for you. We pay for all of the closing costs. What we offer you is exactly what you get at the closing table (minus any mortgage payoff or taxes owed). It’s a transparent, “what you see is what you get” process.
Is A Cash Offer The Right Move For You?
When you add up the time saved, the no-hassle experience, and the money saved on commissions and holding costs, selling to a professional buyer is often the most logical choice for Pennsylvania homeowners.