Most sellers fixate on the sale price. But that's only part of the equation. Here's what you actually walk away with — in both scenarios.
Let's say your Dallas home has an estimated market value of $280,000. You have two main options: list with an agent and wait for a buyer, or sell directly to a cash home buyer. Here's how both scenarios actually play out.
| Gross Sale Price | $280,000 |
| Agent Commission (6%) | −$16,800 |
| Pre-Sale Repairs & Updates (avg) | −$12,000 |
| Closing Costs (seller-paid, ~2%) | −$5,600 |
| Carrying Costs (mortgage, taxes, insurance ~75 days) | −$4,200 |
| Seller Concessions | −$8,000 |
| Staging & Miscellaneous | −$2,500 |
| Estimated Net to Seller | $222,900 |
*Estimates based on DFW market averages. Your numbers may vary.
Let's say we make you a cash offer of $223,000. It may look lower than the gross sale price at first — but here's what the math actually looks like once you account for all the costs of a traditional sale:
| Cash Offer Price | $223,000 |
| Agent Commission | $0 |
| Repairs | $0 |
| Closing Costs | $0 (we pay) |
| Carrying Costs | $0 (close in 7 days) |
| Stress & Time | Minimal |
| Net to Seller | $223,000 |
After every cost, our cash offer actually nets you $100 MORE than the traditional listing — and you close in 7 days instead of 75+, with zero repairs, zero showings, and zero risk of the deal falling through. It's not just faster. It's better.
List with an agent if: Your home is in great condition, you're not in a hurry, and maximizing the gross sale price is your top priority.
Sell to a cash buyer if: You need to move quickly, your home needs significant repairs, you're in a financial bind, or you simply want certainty and zero hassle.
No obligation. No pressure. Just real numbers so you can make an informed decision.
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