Cash sale vs. listing: an honest comparison.

Neither is right for every home. Here is the trade-off, side by side.

Listing with an agent compared with selling to Blue Ocean Investments
	Listing with an agent	Selling to Blue Ocean
Likely price	Often higher, especially for a home in good condition.	Usually lower than listing after repairs.
Repairs	Often needed to sell, or requested after the buyer's inspection.	None. We buy as-is.
Showings	Open houses and scheduled showings.	One walkthrough.
Commissions	Typically paid by the seller, as negotiated.	None on a direct sale.
Closing costs	The seller typically pays a share.	We pay them on a direct sale.
Timeline	Time on the market, then a financed escrow.	As soon as 14 days, or on the date you choose.
Certainty of close	A sale can fall through over financing, appraisal, or inspection.	No financing or appraisal contingency, and no renegotiation after our 5-day inspection.
Financing risk	Depends on the buyer's loan approval.	None. The sale does not depend on a loan.

If your home is in good condition and you have time, listing with an agent may net you more. We will tell you that if it is true.