What to Expect from Your Buyer
Your choice of buyer for your house is the most important choice you’ll make throughout this entire process. Don’t go for the biggest name or the most eye-catching claims at face value; instead, pay attention to the key details that tell you a buyer is reliable, trustworthy, and fast. As you evaluate different options, look out for:
- A streamlined website that’s easy to navigate and that outlines valuable information about the cash sale process
- A clear, simple process that’s well-outlined and explained from beginning to end
- A pledge that you won’t have to deal with paying anything at all, and that the offer you get is the payment you receive
- A commitment to giving you an offer that’s based on real market numbers, not opinions
- A team of experienced professionals who know the Clearwater market first-hand
By looking out for all of these qualities in your buyer, you’ll be making sure that the company you choose can offer fast, trustworthy services to help you sell your home in the best circumstances possible.
What to Expect from the Process
Knowing what to expect from your cash sale process is key, because it will help you to evaluate whether a buyer is or is not the right fit for you. Generally speaking, the best thing you can do is make sure that a buyer’s process can be tailored to your timeline. A quality buyer should be able to get your entire cash sale done in as little as one week. In order to make this happen, their process has to be streamlined into simple, easy-to-follow steps. They should also commit to fast response times; a buyer should always get back to you in one business day or less. If they don’t, look elsewhere for someone who is able to get things done as quickly as you need. For an example of a streamlined, simple process that works, check out our guide to PlacePitch’s easy three-step home sale process.
What to Expect from Your Offer
Finally, it’s a good idea to know what to expect from your offer: namely, understanding that the offer you get from your buyer should be the cash payment you receive, no exceptions. One of the biggest perks of selling your house for cash is that you don’t have to deal with all of the expenses that come with a traditional real estate process: you don’t have to pay closing costs, agent commissions, or repair fees. You don’t have to give your buyer repair credits for things like an old roof or damaged walls. A cash buyer should never ask you to pay anything in order to sell your home; if they do, you should definitely opt into working with another buyer.
