You have four realistic options. We think you should understand all of them, including the ones where we do not get paid.
| Lion Cash | Agent listing | For sale by owner | iBuyer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical time to close | 7–21 days | 60–90 days | Often 90+ days | 14–60 days |
| Commission | None | 5–6% | 2–3% to buyer's agent | None, but service fees apply |
| Service fees | None | None | None | Commonly 5–8% |
| Repairs required | None | Usually, plus inspection requests | Usually | Often deducted from your proceeds |
| Showings | None | Many | You host them | None |
| Condition accepted | Any — including major repairs | Market-ready preferred | Any, but affects price | Newer homes in good condition only |
| Financing risk | None | Common failure point | Common failure point | None |
| Price achieved | Below retail | Highest, if it sells | Varies widely | Below retail |
| You control closing date | Yes | Negotiated with buyer | Negotiated | Limited windows |
| Best when | Speed, certainty, or condition matter most | House shows well and you can wait | You have time and experience | Newer house, no repairs needed |
If your house is in good condition, you can wait two to three months, and you can handle showings — list it. You will almost certainly net more money. We would rather tell you that than take a deal you regret.
Inherited property you cannot maintain. A house needing more repair than you want to fund. Relocation on a deadline. Behind on payments. Tired of managing a rental. Divorce or an estate that needs a clean split. In those cases, certainty is worth more than the last 10%.
Sellers Jordan Heath has bought houses from, in their own words. Jordan is the person who walks through your house and makes the offer.
My grandfather who has passed had a home that was recently in pre-foreclosure. It was the last thing he left my mother, so it meant a lot to my family. Jordan went out of his way to help us navigate through all confusion.
I had to move in with my mom to care for her and sell my house in horrible shape. Jordan was able to walk through and buy my house and close within two weeks. A Godsend.
Jordan takes a genuine interest in each situation that may lead one to consider selling a property. I was left my mothers beloved home on her passing.
We are based here and buy here. That matters more than it sounds: pricing a house in Garner correctly requires knowing that Garner is not Cary, and that two streets can differ by 15%. National "we buy houses" operations route your details to whoever paid for the lead in your zip code. Your information stays with us.
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