It's a good idea for us to run the numbers with you... homeowners simply compare my offer (say $500,000) to what the Realtor says they can get (say $600,000). Very few people actually get full list price, so let's say the buyer that comes through a Realtor offers $550,000. Well, a lot of buyers in that price range ask for closing cost assistance, which can be as high as 6%, or in this case around $34,000, which leaves you with $516,000. Plus you have to pay the standard seller closing costs (which I pay if I buy from you) which will run $2,000 or so for title insurance, etc... now you're at $514,000. Then, after inspections, they find some outlets that don't work right, and some wood rot that has to be repaired, and it runs you a $2,000 to repair, and now you're at $512,000. Since you're listed at full retail, it will likely take 2+ months to sell, and at your current mortgage payment of $1800 per month, plus property taxes, maintenance, utilities, etc... you'll pay another $5,400 sitting and waiting for a buyer, (hoping for a buyer), which brings you down to $506,000. And we haven't even gotten to the big real estate commission, which runs 6-7% in most towns, so there's another $32,000...bringing you to $476,204, (on our BIG $600,000 list price from Mr. Realtor). And that's just if everything goes JUST RIGHT! Here I am with $500,000 cash, close in a few days, and you're moving on with your life, worth a small price reduction to just be done with this mess, doesn't it? Once you understand that the realtor's offer isn't nearly as good as it appears at first glance, ( by comparing apples to apples), you'll want to do business with us!