When it comes time to sell the home that you’ve lived in, made memories in, and grew up in, selling the home can feel like a burdensome process. The best thing you can do when selling your home is to sell it fast and for a good price. Here are 6 tips that will help you sell your home fast for cash and start on your new chapter of life.

If you want to sell your house fast then you have some options out there, and it's important to understand the pros and cons of each before getting too far down the path with individual buyers.  If you're not super concerned about how fast the house sells and aren't worried about showing it or making repairs and upgrades then selling your house on the market with a realtor will be your best bet.  If you care more about speed, convenience and security than commanding the highest possible gross sales price then your best option will be to sell your house for cash to a real estate investment company.  Just because you sell your house to an investor doesn't mean you have to accept a low-ball offer, but you are paying for their service with your equity.  

There are other options to sell your house yourself on sites like FSBO.com and ForSaleByOwner.com, or you can even list it FSBO on Zillow.com, but these strategies will inevitibly take longer than going straight to a professional home buyer.

No matter what condition your home is in, it's a very good idea to take pictures before beginning the selling process.  If you are looking to get top dollar on the market and don't mind having showings, staging, making repairs and paying fees, then you'll most likely be working with a real estate agent, and they can coordinate the photography of your home by a professional photographer.  However, if you're looking to sell your house fast for cash, then you don't need a professional photographer or a real estate agent for that matter and can simply snap some pics on your phone.  

Why do you need pictures if you're selling your house to an investor?  Most investors will want to see pictures of the home and will give you an instant cash offer based on those pictures and other information about the property.  Having these photos handy and ready to go will speed up the process in getting your offer and going under contract.

If you’re looking to sell your home fast for cash, you’ll need to be prepared to sell at a discount, and it's a good idea to understand what your mortgage balance is and how much cash minimum you need to put in your pocket after the sale.  You still want the house to sell at a rate that earns you a profit or allows you to break even. However, the tradeoff with selling for cash is you may have to give up some of your profit margin or equity in exchange for the quick, hassle-free service.  

Knowing this number ahead of time before reaching out to investors will be very helpful for you to speed up the process.  It's also prudent to research comparable sales in your area, just so you have another data point.  Just understand that these sale prices are typically gross and not accounting for realtor commissions, closing costs, and other fees.  And if they sold on the market then they are likely upgraded in show-ready condition, so just make sure if your house is not that you account for that in the comparison.

After your house is looking great and ready to be sold, it’s time to find an investor.  Investors buying your house for cash will also want the process to go smoothly and quick. Still, it’s good to look up reviews of investors or companies buying for cash and make sure their track record is smooth and the turnover rate is quick.  It's also highly recommended that the investor or cash buyer you work with actually has a physical office location.  Why is this important?  Through customer surveys and speaking to homeowners who were at one point under contract with a different investor prior to working with us, we've learned there are many "fly by night" investors out there who run a shady operation and simply tie up your property without the intention or resources to ever close on it, which will be a huge waste of your time.

It's also recommended that you work with an investor who is willing to put down deposits and requires a short due diligence period, which will help protect your risk as the seller and speed up the contract-to-close process all together.

Many "cash" buyers aren't actually cash buyers in the sense that they are still using a lender or might actually sell the property to an end investor using a double close.  This is perfectly fine and doesn't change the outcome for you as the seller, but it's a good idea to request that the investor show you a proof of funds before going under contract so you know they have the means to close on the house.  This will ensure you're not wasting your time going under contract with the wrong type of buyer and thus, will speed up the closing process overall.

Are you looking for a quick home sale in the Charlotte area? Now is a great time to get your free, no-obligation cash offer from QC Home Buyers and take advantage of our $1,000 Highest Offer Guarantee!

If you want to sell your house fast then you have some options out there, and it's important to understand the pros and cons of each before getting too far down the path with individual buyers.  If you're not super concerned about how fast the house sells and aren't worried about showing it or making repairs and upgrades then selling your house on the market with a realtor will be your best bet.  If you care more about speed, convenience and security than commanding the highest possible gross sales price then your best option will be to sell your house for cash to a real estate investment company.  Just because you sell your house to an investor doesn't mean you have to accept a low-ball offer, but you are paying for their service with your equity.  

There are other options to sell your house yourself on sites like FSBO.com and ForSaleByOwner.com, or you can even list it FSBO on Zillow.com, but these strategies will inevitibly take longer than going straight to a professional home buyer.

No matter what condition your home is in, it's a very good idea to take pictures before beginning the selling process.  If you are looking to get top dollar on the market and don't mind having showings, staging, making repairs and paying fees, then you'll most likely be working with a real estate agent, and they can coordinate the photography of your home by a professional photographer.  However, if you're looking to sell your house fast for cash, then you don't need a professional photographer or a real estate agent for that matter and can simply snap some pics on your phone.  

Why do you need pictures if you're selling your house to an investor?  Most investors will want to see pictures of the home and will give you an instant cash offer based on those pictures and other information about the property.  Having these photos handy and ready to go will speed up the process in getting your offer and going under contract.

If you’re looking to sell your home fast for cash, you’ll need to be prepared to sell at a discount, and it's a good idea to understand what your mortgage balance is and how much cash minimum you need to put in your pocket after the sale.  You still want the house to sell at a rate that earns you a profit or allows you to break even. However, the tradeoff with selling for cash is you may have to give up some of your profit margin or equity in exchange for the quick, hassle-free service.  

Knowing this number ahead of time before reaching out to investors will be very helpful for you to speed up the process.  It's also prudent to research comparable sales in your area, just so you have another data point.  Just understand that these sale prices are typically gross and not accounting for realtor commissions, closing costs, and other fees.  And if they sold on the market then they are likely upgraded in show-ready condition, so just make sure if your house is not that you account for that in the comparison.

After your house is looking great and ready to be sold, it’s time to find an investor.  Investors buying your house for cash will also want the process to go smoothly and quick. Still, it’s good to look up reviews of investors or companies buying for cash and make sure their track record is smooth and the turnover rate is quick.  It's also highly recommended that the investor or cash buyer you work with actually has a physical office location.  Why is this important?  Through customer surveys and speaking to homeowners who were at one point under contract with a different investor prior to working with us, we've learned there are many "fly by night" investors out there who run a shady operation and simply tie up your property without the intention or resources to ever close on it, which will be a huge waste of your time.

It's also recommended that you work with an investor who is willing to put down deposits and requires a short due diligence period, which will help protect your risk as the seller and speed up the contract-to-close process all together.

Many "cash" buyers aren't actually cash buyers in the sense that they are still using a lender or might actually sell the property to an end investor using a double close.  This is perfectly fine and doesn't change the outcome for you as the seller, but it's a good idea to request that the investor show you a proof of funds before going under contract so you know they have the means to close on the house.  This will ensure you're not wasting your time going under contract with the wrong type of buyer and thus, will speed up the closing process overall.

Are you looking for a quick home sale in the Charlotte area? Now is a great time to get your free, no-obligation cash offer from QC Home Buyers and take advantage of our $1,000 Highest Offer Guarantee!