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We Analyze The 3 Ways To Sell Your Home In Omaha
If you own a home and would like it to sell fast in Omaha, make sure you understand all your options. In this blog post, we’ll look at 3 options to sell your house fast and break them down to help you determine which way is best for you.
When you buy a home, it can be considered a major investment for you and your family. When it comes time to sell that investment, you will be looking for the highest return. Below are options for you to sell your home and try to get the return on investment that you expect.
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Home-Selling Method #1: Sell Through a Real Estate Agent
This is the most common option people choose to sell their home. You will hear this option labeled as “selling your house the traditional way.” But is this option right for you? You have heard the saying “spend a little to make a little and spend a lot to make a lot.” That is how I see this option play out. It can be expensive to sell your home the traditional way, but you may get the highest price possible selling it this way as well. Again, let’s ask the question, is this the best option for the highest return on investment?
First, you have to find an agent who will market your house on the MLS, discuss fees, and talk about any improvements to make the property more desirable for buyers. After living in a house for many years, floors get run down, walls need painting, and cabinets need updating. The yard could use a good cleaning, the exterior could be painted, and let’s not forget about the landscaping. Sounds pricey! That is most likely what an agent is going to recommend to get the highest price for your house. Also, do you really want to live in a construction site right before you sell your house?
Let’s go back to the idea of getting the most return on your investment. Sure, you may sell your house for a much higher price, but you had to spend quite a bit of money to do that. Is that return on your investment still looking attractive?
Once the construction is done, the house has to be spotless 24/7 as you never know when a potential buyer is going to want to visit.
Home-Selling Method #2: Sell On Your Own
This method of selling has grown up in response to a desire to save money on agent commissions. The process is very similar to the above method of selling but it’s done by the homeowner themselves, and not by an agent. Your return of investment may be higher!
The homeowner lists their house, shows it to prospective buyers, negotiates with the buyer, and closes the deal.
There are a lot of similarities – the timeline is usually the same and the homeowner will still have to pay up-front for repairs on their house to make it sellable. Sellers who choose this method don’t mind the extra work involved in showing their house; they usually choose this method to save money on commissions.
Again though, like selling your house the traditional way, you have to keep your house spotless and be ready for showings 24/7. That may not be so attractive with a young family. Again, you will most likely have to have an inspection to identify any defects or repairs needed to make the buyers happy. More money out of your pocket, as well as time. Like the method of selling your home with an agent, many variables are in play to make it to closing day. Sometimes, that can be a stressful experience making sure a buyer is going to qualify for the loan to purchase your property. Again, let’s look at our return of investment.
Home-Selling Method #3: Sell Direct To Home Buyer In Omaha
This method of selling is gaining popularity as homeowners look for a third way to sell. This process is very different – it’s also faster, easier, and doesn’t cost the homeowner anything (so it’s not surprising that this method is gaining popularity).
Rather than listing and showing the house or negotiating, the homeowner simply sells their house directly to professional home buyers in Omaha with cash and who are ready to buy the house as-is right now. No repairs, no showings, no fees, no inspections! We buy houses as-is and fast with cash. There are no worries about financing and making sure your buyer will qualify.
It’s faster – the buyer has money and is ready to buy; it’s easier on the seller – there is no expense or effort to repair the house before it’s sold; and it doesn’t cost the homeowner anything – professional home buyers (like what we do here at Property Bridge Solutions, LLC) usually pay closing costs and fees. Ask yourself, is this the best option for me and how does that return on investment look with this method?