Fair Market Cash Offer
Sell your house for cash at the price the market will actually pay
A Fair Market Cash Offer is the price your home should have been listed at to realistically sell. We make that offer directly, in cash, and close on your timeline, typically in 30 to 45 days.
- No listing, no open houses
- No financing fall-throughs
- No repeated price reductions
Watch: how the Fair Market Cash Offer works
What is a Fair Market Cash Offer?
A Fair Market Cash Offer is the price that, based on current buyer demand, comparable sales and market conditions, would place your home under contract within 45 days or less if it were listed today. Unlike traditional listings that start high and reduce over time, it starts at the price where buyers are already making decisions.
It is not a “quick sale discount.” It is a market-supported price designed to produce a sale without the delays, uncertainty or repeated price reductions.
How we determine your offer
Recent sales
Recent comparable sales and current market activity near your home.
Time to contract
How long similar homes are taking to go under contract.
Your home
Condition, location and buyer demand in your area.
Real pricing
Real-world pricing strategies that result in a timely sale.
How it works
- Tell us about your home. We start with the information already available online to put together a preliminary cash-offer range.
- Quick call. A local buying specialist calls to answer your questions and, if the range could work for you, set up a short visit.
- Onsite visit and final offer. We confirm condition and details in person, make any adjustments, and present your final cash offer.
- You decide. Accept and close on your timeline, typically 30 to 45 days, or simply use the number to plan your next move.
Cash offer or listing? You choose.
Most homes that don’t sell were simply priced above where the market would act. Our offer reflects the price buyers are actually paying, not just asking.
If your home were listed at this price today, our experience shows it would attract a buyer and be under contract within 45 days or less. We simply remove the waiting and make that offer directly, in cash. Some sellers take the certainty; others use the same number to list. Both are valid options.
Common questions
Are you trying to list my house?
No, I’m not trying to list your house. We’re making a bona fide cash offer to buy your home directly. That offer is based on the price the market would realistically act on today.
What you choose to do with that information is completely up to you. Some sellers take the cash offer for certainty and speed. Others use that same price to list the home, either with a local expert we work with or with their own Realtor, and expect it to be under contract within about 45 days. My role is to give you clarity first, not push you into a listing.
How do you determine the price of your cash offer?
Our Fair Market Cash Offer is based on the price your home would realistically need to be listed at today to go under contract within 45 days or less, based on:
- Recent comparable sales
- Current buyer demand
- Days-on-market trends
- Condition and location
This is not aspirational pricing; it reflects where the market actually acts.
How long does it take to close if I accept the cash offer?
Closings typically occur within 30 to 45 days, depending on your preferred timeline. We can often accommodate flexible closing dates if you need more time to plan your next move.
Are there any requirements for you to be able to buy my house?
Yes, there are a few basic requirements:
- Listing status: the property must not be actively listed on the MLS, and there cannot be an existing listing agreement involved in our transaction.
- Price range: we typically purchase homes priced up to approximately $1.3 million. That said, we’re happy to review higher-priced properties on a case-by-case basis.
- Property type: the home must be a single-family residence or a condominium. We do not purchase mobile homes or vacant land.
- Rental viability: the property must be in a condition that allows it to be rented after purchase, with reasonable improvements if needed.
- Property review: an in-person walkthrough is required before a final cash offer is made, so we can confirm condition and details.
What condition does my home need to be in?
We purchase homes in almost any condition. There is nothing we are going to require that you do. We evaluate the property as-is and factor condition into the offer.
Are there any fees or commissions if I sell to you?
Yes. They are the same fees you would typically pay when you sell with a traditional listing. Your buying specialist walks you through them before you decide anything.
Where we buy homes
Local buying specialists in 40 markets, including: