Cash Offer vs Real Estate Agent — Compare Your Options
Wondering whether to sell your San Diego home through a real estate agent or accept a cash offer? Here's an honest comparison to help you decide.
Selling to SD Home Offers (Cash Offer)
- Timeline: Close in 7-14 days
- Commissions: $0 — no agent fees
- Repairs: None needed — we buy as-is
- Showings: No open houses or strangers in your home
- Closing costs: We pay all closing costs
- Certainty: Cash offer, no financing contingencies
Selling with a Real Estate Agent
- Timeline: 3-6 months on average
- Commissions: 5-6% of sale price
- Repairs: Often required before listing
- Showings: Multiple open houses and private showings
- Closing costs: Typically split with buyer
- Certainty: Deals can fall through due to financing
Which Option Is Right for You?
If you need to sell quickly, want to avoid repairs and commissions, or are dealing with a difficult situation like foreclosure, inheritance, or divorce, a cash offer may be the better choice. If you have time and want to maximize your sale price, listing with an agent could work well.
Get a free, no-obligation cash offer from SD Home Offers — call (619) 990-8186 or fill out our form.