Most buyers now start their home search online, and sellers have more choices than ever. For most homeowners the choice comes down to two paths: list the house with a real estate agent, or sell it directly to a cash buyer. Patriot Homebuyer is a direct buyer. We are not a real estate brokerage and we don’t list homes, but we’re happy to talk through both paths with you.
When we talk, we start by listening: your timeline, the condition of the house, what you owe and what you need to walk away with. Then we tell you honestly whether a cash sale to us or a listing looks like the better fit. Read on for how the two compare.
Listing With a Real Estate Agent
If your house is in good condition and you have time, listing on the MLS with a licensed agent usually exposes it to the most buyers and can bring the highest price. Expect to prepare the house for showings, possibly make repairs, keep paying holding costs while it’s on the market, and pay a commission and other selling costs at closing. There’s no set closing date until you have a buyer under contract, and a buyer’s loan can fall through. If listing is the better fit for you, listing services are provided separately through Magnolia Real Estate, where Lillian Titus is a licensed Missouri real estate agent.
Selling Directly to Patriot Homebuyer
When we buy your house directly, we pay cash, so there’s no lender approval to wait on. You don’t pay a commission, you don’t clean, stage or repair, and you can take what you want and leave the rest. We explain how we reached our offer, and we set the closing date together and put it in writing, whether you need to close soon or need more time, for example while you wait to close on your next home. The trade-off is price: because we take on the repairs, holding costs and resale risk, our offer is usually lower than what a fully fixed-up house might sell for on the open market. A direct sale often fits sellers facing a tight timeline, a relocation, or repairs they can’t afford. When we buy a home, Lillian acts as a buyer, not as your agent.
Not sure which way to go? Patriot Homebuyer will listen to your situation and tell you honestly whether a direct cash sale or listing with a real estate agent fits you better. If a cash sale fits, we can make you a no-obligation offer. If listing fits better, listing services are provided separately through Magnolia Real Estate. Send us a message or call Patriot Homebuyer at 314-710-2685 today!