Are you looking to sell your Portland-area home without having to pay the hefty commissions and fees that come with hiring a professional real estate agent? We don’t blame you. After all, why would you want to give up 5-6% of the sales price of your home if you don’t have to?
More and more homeowners are choosing to sell their homes without the help of a realtor, and while there’s no question that brokers can be helpful in certain situations, they’re not always necessary. It is possible to sell your home without a realtor and save thousands of dollars in the process.
3 ways to sell your home without a realtor
When it comes to selling your home without a realtor, you have 3 main options. You can list it for-sale-by-owner (FSBO), hire an attorney to facilitate the transaction (if you’re selling to a known buyer), or sell to a cash buyer. Let’s take a closer look at each of these methods to help you determine which is right for you.
When you choose to go the FSBO route, you essentially act as your own real estate agent. You can do your own marketing, hold your own open house (if necessary), and pay a flat fee (usually a few hundred dollars) to have your property listed on the multiple listing service (MLS).
It’s important to keep in mind that, while selling FSBO saves you the listing agent’s fee, you may still have to pay the buying agent’s commission. You’ll also have to buy your own yard signs and other marketing materials and you may find it helpful to get a pre-listing appraisal, which can help you price your home to sell.
Hire an attorney to help sell to a known buyer
If you already have a buyer lined up, you can avoid paying a realtor by hiring a real estate attorney to facilitate the transaction. Of course, there are still fees involved, as the attorney needs to be paid for their time and expertise, but you’ll still likely save thousands of dollars in commission.
Sell to a cash buyer
If you want to sell your home quickly without paying unnecessary commissions and fees or having to learn the ins and outs of real-estate marketing overnight, selling to a local cash buyer who will purchase your home in as-is condition may be your best bet. At Columbia Redevelopment, we do just that.
Our investors will visit your property and make you a cash offer with no repairs needed within 24 hours of our visit. If you choose to accept, you’ll decide on a closing date. We specialize in making the process as quick and convenient as possible. There are never any closing fees or hidden costs.
Which option is best for you?
A home is an important investment — selling it the right way for you is important to protect your finances and your future. How do you know the best way to sell your home?
Most people automatically turn to a real estate agent to sell their home, but if you meet any or all of these situations below, selling to a Portland cash home buyer may be a much better financial choice for you:
- You need to sell quickly
- Your home needs a lot of repairs
- You want to avoid foreclosure
- You simply don’t want to take the tedious traditional route
When evaluating a cash buyer, make sure to do your due diligence to ensure they are a reputable company you can feel confident in.
Learn more about why so many Portland property owners choose to sell their houses for cash to Columbia Redevelopment.
Contact us to schedule a free property analysis
At Columbia Redevelopment, we make selling your home as simple and straightforward as possible. We buy Portland-area homes for cash with no inspections or repairs needed. When you work with us, there’s no need to pay real estate commission or fees. We’ll make you a cash offer within 24 hours of visiting your property.
Give us a call at (503) 200-8730 or contact us online to receive a free, no-obligation property analysis and cash offer. We look forward to hearing from you.
