Cash Buyer vs iBuyer

Local cash home buyers since 2016. 1,000+ houses bought in St. Louis MO & IL. We buy 50+ homes a year. 4.7 on Google from 65+ reviews. Read Google reviews.

As-is cash offer. No repairs. We typically cover closing costs. About 2 weeks. You pick the date.

Since 2016 Local cash home buyers in St. Louis

1,000+ houses Bought in Missouri & Illinois. We buy 50+ a year.

4.7 from 65+ Google reviews Text only, read them on Google.

Proof of funds We can show it before you sign.

Brentwood office 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503

“iBuyer” here means a national instant-offer brand, the kind that emails a number from a model, then sends an inspector. House Sold Easy is not that. We are a local cash buyer in Brentwood. David Dodge or Michael Slane walks the house. We buy and close ourselves. We can show proof of funds before you sign.

The three-way explainer is cash buyer vs iBuyer vs realtor. This page is the cash-vs-iBuyer example. Hub: compare your options.

What is different

Factor	House Sold Easy	Typical iBuyer pattern
Who you meet	David or Mike, local	A process, often remote first
How the number starts	Address, questions, then a walk	A model, then an inspection
Fees	No service fee from us	Many iBuyers charge one. Ask them
Repairs	We buy as-is	Repair credits after their inspection are common
Proof of funds	Yes, before you sign	Ask that company
Who closes	We are the buyer	Read that contract

We do not publish another company’s fee. If an iBuyer sends you a net sheet, use theirs. Do not use a percent you read on a blog.

Example net proceeds (labeled example only)

iBuyer path (example)

Starting figure: $100,000
Example repair credit after their inspection: $4,000 (not a bid, not their policy)
Example net before loan payoff: $91,000

House Sold Easy cash path (example)

Service fee: $0
Repair credit after you accept: $0. We priced the house as-is
Example net before loan payoff: $90,000

When an iBuyer can be fine

The house is already in list-ready shape, you like their date, and their final net (after inspection) still works. Read the contract for fees and credits before you sign.

When a local cash buyer is the better fit

Fire or water damage, tenants, a vacant house, a lien, or a date that cannot wait on their inspector. Sell fire-damaged. Sell with tenants. How cash buyers figure an offer.

Common questions

Are you an iBuyer?

No. Local office: 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503, Brentwood, MO 63144.

Will you match an iBuyer number?

We write our own number after we see the house. Bring theirs. We will say if listing or their sheet looks better.

Do you charge a seller service fee?

No.