Compare Your Bay Area Home Selling Options
Compare Bay Area Home Offers
Selling Off-Market vs. Listing on the MLS
Even in a seller’s market, it’s smart to look at your options to see how you can best reach your goals with the sale of your Bay Area home. While you’ll probably get a higher sale price listing on the open market, that doesn’t always boil down to more money in your pocket. Dive into the details below to compare your selling options.
| Selling on the Open Market | Selling Off-Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees: | Often 5-10%, typically paid by the seller | Lower or No Commission, buyer dependent |
| Who Pays Closing Costs? | Sellers often pay 1-2% as closing costs | Buyer more likely to pay all closing costs |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency*: | Yes, sales can fall through. | Non-contingent offers more common |
| Appraisal Needed: | Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal. | Many off-market deals don’t require appraisals |
| Average Days Until Sold: | 1-3 Months | 1-7 Days |
| Number of Showings: | Often times dozens | As few as 1 |
| Closing Date: | 30-45+/- days after accepting the buyer’s offer | The date of YOUR CHOICE. |
| Who Pays For Repairs? | Negotiated during the inspection period | Buyers typically purchase the home completely as-is |
When you really work the numbers you start to see the real benefits that each way of selling your California house offers.
Yes, selling off-market to one of our Bay Area Home buyers typically will not yield the same high price thatyou would get on the open market, but we offer other benefits that the traditional house sale route can’t offer.
Like…
Work The Numbers And See Which Way Helps You Get There…
When you really work the numbers you start to see the real benefits that each way of selling your California house offers.
Yes, selling off-market to one of our Bay Area Home buyers typically will not yield the same high price thatyou would get on the open market, but we offer other benefits that the traditional house sale route can’t offer.
From offer to close and cash in your hand in as little as 7 days.
You can get rid of the headache of that property fast and avoid paying one more utility payment, tax payment, insurance payment, mortgage payment… you get the drill. If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close, you have to figure in all of the costs of holding that property during the time you have it listed and are waiting for the property to close.
Don’t worry about fixing anything or cleaning your house again and again for buyer after buyer.
Our buyers don’t care how dirty your house is (we’ve seen worse!) or how many repairs are needed (a complete fixer? great! we love projects). They want to make an offer on your house today. Let us save you time and put that money in your pocket ASAP.
Skip listing on the MLS. We’ve got you covered!
Our buyers make it easy for you! They may pay for all of the closing costs too. What we offer you is what you get (of course minus any mortgage payoff or other encumbrances on the property). Pretty refreshing, eh?
So when you add up the time you could save by working with our Bay Area home buyers, the no-hassle experience, and the money you’ll save on commissions, fees, and holding costs while you wait to sell the traditional route, it’s obvious why for so many homeowners in the Bay Area selling off-market is the best option.
Is it for you?
See for yourself and get a fair, quick + easy offer on your house today.
Just fill out the short form below or give us a call at (408) 413-3087 and let’s chat! Our process is simple and you can close on the date of your choice. You have nothing to lose by getting an offer (no obligations – no pressure), but you could potentially lose thousands of dollars or months of your time by not requesting your FREE house offer below.
Get a Quick + Easy Offer Now ››
Recent Updates on our Blog
Underwater Mortgage? A Proven Guide to Selling When You Owe More Than It’s Worth
Have an underwater mortgage in the Bay Area? A local broker explains short sales, deeds in lieu, anti-deficiency protection, and selling with negative equity.
Behind on Property Taxes in California? The Essential Guide to Avoiding a Tax Sale
Behind on property taxes in California? A Bay Area broker explains penalties, the tax sale timeline, payment plans, tax liens, and selling to keep your equity.
Fire Damaged House? The Complete Guide to Selling After Fire or Water Damage
Selling a fire damaged house or water damaged home in the Bay Area? A local broker explains insurance claims, repairs vs. selling as-is, and disclosure rules.
Vacant House in the Bay Area? The Essential Guide to Insurance, Risk, and Selling Fast
Own a vacant house in the Bay Area? A local broker explains vacancy insurance gaps, carrying costs, squatter and damage risks, and how to sell an empty home.
Bankruptcy and Your House: Will You Lose It? An Essential California Guide
Bankruptcy and your house: a Bay Area broker explains Chapter 7, Chapter 13, California’s homestead exemption, and selling before or during a case.
Loan Modification vs. Selling Your House: An Essential Guide for Bay Area Homeowners
Behind on your mortgage? A Bay Area broker compares a loan modification with selling your house, including costs, timelines, scams to avoid, and who each fits.
