Sell vs. List

Benefits of Selling Your Home Directly vs Paying an Agent

Every homeowner’s situation is different. At Joe Homebuyer, we help you evaluate your options so you can sell your home in a way that works best for your timeline, financial needs, and property condition.

Hiring An Agent vs. A Direct Sale

Here’s a quick breakdown comparing a traditional agent listing to a direct sale with Joe Homebuyer:

Commissions

Agent: Expect to pay out about 6% of your final sale price to your agent

Check ICON SML JHB: $0 – No commissions or fees

Who Pays Closing?

Agent: You should allocate about 2% of your final sale price to go toward closing costs

Check ICON SML JHB: $0 – 100% of the closing costs are covered

Inspection & Financing Contingency*

Agent: Yes, and be prepared 15% of sales fall through

Check ICON SML JHB: No – Cash sale and does not require financing

Appraisal Required?

Agent: If your buyer is using financing, the lender will require an appraisal before signing off on the loan

Check ICON SML JHB: No – Cash sale and does not require Appraisal

Average Days Until Closing

Agent: About 60 days. However, it could take months – there are no guarantees

Check ICON SML JHB: 7. As fast as 7 days and always on the day that suits you best

Number of Showings

Agent: Unknown

Check ICON SML JHB: Only 1!

Closing Date

Agent: About 1 month after you accept an offer. (You are responsible for insurance, taxes, and utilities until the day of closing.)

Check ICON SML JHB: Any day YOU CHOOSE

Who Pays For Repairs?

Agent: This will be negotiated between you and the buyer

Check ICON SML JHB: Sell Now pays

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What Makes Joe Homebuyer Different?

  • No Out-of-Pocket Costs
    You won’t pay for repairs, cleaning, closing fees, or commissions.
  • Fast, Fair Offers
    Get a competitive cash offer within 24 hours, and close on the date of your choice.
  • We Buy AS-IS
    No matter the condition or situation—divorce, foreclosure, unwanted inheritance, or problem tenants—we’re ready to help.
  • No Listings, No Waiting
    Skip the agent, the paperwork, and the uncertainty. You get real solutions without the stress.

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Not Sure Which Route to Take?

Selling traditionally may yield a higher sale price, but when you factor in the costs and waiting time, a direct sale can be a simpler and more profitable option.

Let’s talk. There’s no obligation—just honest answers and real options.

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What Others Are Saying

It’s important to us that the homeowners we work with have a great experience with us. In the end, we’re not happy if we’re not able to provide you with the solution you want. So, check out what others have said about us. Here’s just a few snippets of what other people we’ve worked with have said.

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