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Compare Your House Selling Options in Houston

Cash buyer vs realtor - see which option is right for your situation

2 Main Ways to Sell Your Houston House

Compare the two most popular options side-by-side

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Cash Home Buyers (Us)

Best for: Fast sales, as-is condition, avoiding hassles
Timeline: 7-14 days
Your net after costs: 85-90% of market value

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Traditional Real Estate Agent

Best for: Maximum price, full market exposure
Timeline: 60-120+ days
Your net after costs: 88-92% of sale price

Detailed Side-by-Side Comparison

Cash Buyers vs Traditional Realtors - See the key differences

💰 Haven Buys Houston
🏠 Traditional Realtor
⏰ Timeline & Speed
FAST & CERTAIN
SLOW & UNCERTAIN
Time to Close
7-14
Days Guaranteed
60-120+
Days (If it sells)
Prep & Repairs Required
ZERO
Sell As-Is
2-6 weeks
+ $5K-$20K costs
💸 Your Costs & Fees
$0 OUT OF POCKET
6-10% IN FEES
Real Estate Commissions
0%
We Pay None
6%
You Pay Both Agents
Closing Costs
WE PAY ALL
Closing costs
YOU PAY
2-3% of sale price
Repairs & Updates
$0 NEEDED
Any condition OK
$5K-$20K
Usually required
🎯 Effort & Hassle
ZERO HASSLE
HIGH EFFORT
Showings & Disruption
1 Visit
Just our inspection
20-40
Stranger showings
Who Handles Everything?
WE DO
All paperwork & logistics
YOU & AGENT
Showings, negotiations, etc.
⚠️ Certainty & Risk
100% GUARANTEED
MANY RISKS
Risk of Deal Failing
0%
Cash = Guaranteed
25%
Financing, inspection, etc.
Price Changes
FIXED PRICE
No price cuts ever
OFTEN REQUIRED
Average 3 price cuts
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Real Cost Comparison Calculator

See what you'd actually take home with each selling method

Your Net Proceeds Comparison:

💰 Haven Buys Cash Offer
85% of value, no costs to you
$255,000
🏠 With Realtor
95% sale price, minus 6% commission + 2% costs
$262,200

Don't forget: Cash offers close in 7-14 days with zero hassle, while other methods take 2-4 months and significant effort.

When to Choose Each Option

The right choice depends on your specific situation and priorities

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Choose Cash Buyers When:

  • You need to sell quickly (job relocation, foreclosure, etc.)
  • Your house needs major repairs
  • You want to avoid showings and hassles
  • You need certainty (guaranteed closing)
  • You're a landlord tired of dealing with tenants
  • You inherited a property you don't want
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Choose a Realtor When:

  • Your house is in excellent condition
  • You have 3+ months to sell
  • You want professional marketing and exposure
  • The market is very hot with multiple offers
  • You're not comfortable handling negotiations
  • You want someone to guide you through the process

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