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%.
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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