How Much Less Do Cash Buyers Pay?
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How Much Less Do Cash Buyers Pay?
There is no honest set percent. A cash offer prices the house as it stands (nearby sales, remaining repairs, holding, and the date you need) not a retail list after a remodel. House Sold Easy does not publish an average discount. Call 636-525-1566 with the address if you want our number for your house.
The method, not a made-up percent
- Start from what similar houses actually sold for, in similar condition, nearby.
- Subtract the work the house still needs.
- Subtract holding, insurance, taxes, and ordinary closing on the buyer’s side.
- Leave a margin so the purchase still works if repairs run long.
Full write-up: how cash offers are calculated. Home page section: how we calculate your cash offer. Compare paths: cash vs listing.
Labeled hypothetical: not a House Sold Easy deal
Suppose a similar updated house nearby sold for $200,000. The house a cash buyer would purchase still needs $40,000 of work a contractor later prices, plus $10,000 of holding and closing on the buyer’s side. A buyer who also needs a margin might then offer around $130,000. Those dollars are round teaching numbers. They are not our average, not a quote, and not a promise.
When the “less” is the wrong question
If the house is list-ready and you can wait, a listing can net more. If you would spend the winter on a roof and showings, the cash number can be the higher net after time. We will say which side we think you are on.
Common questions
Do you pay 70% of market?
We do not use a published percent.
Can I compare your number with an agent net sheet?
Yes. Please do.
Ready to sell your St. Louis house as-is?
Cash offer, no repairs, we typically cover closing costs. Typically about 2 weeks. Call 636-525-1566. We answer 24/7.