Working with a real estate agent may be great for homeowners who do not mind a long selling process and are looking to receive maximum dollar for their homes. Typically these properties are in top notch condition where finding a buyer is easy. That being said, selling to a company that buys houses has several big advantages depending on your situation. 

We Buy Houses Companies Pay Cash For Fast Sales

Companies that pay cash for houses can usually close much faster than selling with an agent. These companies often pay in cash which allows them to complete the purchase much faster than someone using a bank to finance the purchase. Eliminating the reliance of bank financing also helps prevent any contingencies for financing that are common when selling your house on the open market.

Sell To A Cash Home Buying Company With No Realtor Fees

Selling your house directly to a home buying company can get rid of realtor fees because there is usually no real estate agent involved in the selling process. Agent fees average around 6% of the sale price. Selling your house to a company that purchases houses can save you money by avoiding these fees.

Avoid Making Repairs and Sell Your House “As-Is”

Another great advantage of selling your house to a company that buys houses is that most of these companies will not require you to make any repairs to the property before selling. We are investors and expect most of the properties we purchase to need repairs. When selling your house the traditional way on the market, the buyer will usually order a home inspection. The buyer will then often negotiate with the seller to make repairs to the home. Selling your house directly to a cash for homes company can save you from having to make expensive repairs.

Companies That Buy Houses Offer Easier Sales Process

 Selling your house with a real estate agent usually means lots of showings. If you live in the property, you will need to arrange times to leave so it will be available for to show prospective buyers. These can often be on short notice. Depending on the amount of interest in your house, you may have to do this dozens of times. Typically when selling directly to a company that buys houses there will only be the initial appointment. After that, an offer is made and a closing date set. On occasion there will be an additional follow up appointment. If having an easier, simpler process is important to you, consider getting a cash offer from Local Us Homes Today.

 You have probably seen the signs that say “we buy houses” on every corner. Selling your house for cash is definitely popular right now. So how do you know which house buying companies are legitimate and reputable? 

Read Company Reviews

Start by determining a company’s reputation through their customer reviews. Search the company name on Google and read their reviews. Are they good? How many do they have? Make sure you read through the reviews and get a feel for if they are genuine and real.

Check Out Company Websites

Building a good looking, credible website takes time and money. If the company is legit, they have a website. Browse around and check sections of the website such as the “about us” or “our company” pages. Are there photos of real people with biographies that accompany them? Does the website feel spammy? Another thing to consider is if the company is local or not.

• – Never pay for a cash offer on your house. These should ALWAYS be free.
• – Ask questions if there is something you don’t understand!
• – Always get everything in writing and sign a contract when doing business..
• – Always read through their contract, even if it looks professional.

 We hope you found this article helpful in choosing the right company to sell your house. If you are in the Virginia market, we are located in Moneta and would love the opportunity to buy your home. We strongly encourage you to look around and check out all of your options. Also, check out our website, including our “about us” page and “our company” page. We are real people, with great reviews.

Get Your Free Cash Offer

Get A Cash Offer For Your House In Bedford

Local Us Homes are Home Buyers we pay pays cash for houses. Get Your Offer today. No obligation. If you accept, we can close fast and write you a check!