SELL
The right answer is not always the fast one.
If your house is in good shape and the market is moving, listing it will almost always beat selling it as-is. I will tell you that, even though the as-is version is the one that pays me better.
- What is this
- Listing your house on the open market through the sponsoring broker named in the footer.
- Who is it for
- Owners whose house does not need major work, or who have time to let the market do its job.
- What happens next
- I walk it, tell you what it needs and what it is worth, and you decide which route makes sense.
WHICH ROUTE
List it, or sell it as-is?
It comes down to three things: what the house needs, how fast you need to be out of it, and whether you have the money and patience to do the work first.
Read the as-is side →| Situation | Usually list it | Usually sell as-is |
|---|---|---|
| Condition | Cosmetic or better | Major repair or not livable |
| Timeline | You can wait 60 to 90 days | You need it done now |
| Repair budget | You have one | You do not, or you do not want to spend it |
| Showings | You can keep it presentable | Occupied, tenanted, or full of belongings |
| Net proceeds | Usually higher | Usually lower, but certain and faster |
Tell me about the house.
I will walk it and give you both numbers so you can compare them side by side.