Selling Options
There is no single right way to sell a house in St. Louis. This page lays both paths side by side, with real numbers, so you can pick the one that fits your situation.
Listing with an agent is built around one goal: the highest possible sale price. That can be the right call for a home that is in good shape, in a desirable neighborhood, and selling at a time when you can wait a few months. You pay about 6% in commissions, handle repairs and inspections, and keep the place showing-ready for as long as it takes.
A cash sale trades some of that top-line price for speed and certainty. We buy as-is, pay no commissions, and close on the date you choose, usually in 7 days to 3 weeks. There is no lender to approve the deal and no appraisal to fall through.
Most St. Louis homeowners we talk with are not comparing apples to apples. They are weighing a bigger number months from now against a smaller, definite number now, minus the repairs, fees, and carrying costs in between. Below is what that looks like in dollars.
Side by Side
X marks the trade-offs of each path, not a claim that one option is wrong for everyone.
The Math
Round numbers, easy to follow. This is what each path could look like if your home sells at full price through an agent versus selling to us as-is.
Before holding costs. Every month you wait, mortgage payments, taxes, insurance, and utilities keep coming out of that number.
Closed in as little as 7 days, with no repairs, no showings, and no risk of the sale falling through.
In this scenario the two paths land about $3,000 apart, and the cash offer gets there in days instead of months. If your home needs a new roof or the market slows down, that gap can close or flip. If your home is in great condition and you can wait, listing may put more in your pocket. You are the only one who can weigh those trade-offs, and we will tell you honestly which path we think fits.
Figures are illustrative and rounded for clarity. Actual offers depend on location, condition, and the local market.
Straight Answers
Not always, but it can. If your home is in good shape and you have time to wait for the right buyer, a traditional listing often brings a higher sale price. Once you subtract commissions, repairs, closing costs, and months of carrying costs, the gap usually narrows. A cash offer tends to win when speed, certainty, or condition matter more than the last few thousand dollars.
As little as 7 days once we agree on terms, because there is no lender and no appraisal. Most of our closings land inside 2 to 3 weeks. If you need 60 or 90 days, that works too. You pick the closing date.
No. We buy as-is, so you do not need to fix the roof, update the kitchen, or empty every closet before we talk. Take what you want and leave the rest. Our offer already accounts for the work the property needs.
None. We are not agents, so there is no commission. We also cover the closing costs we control, and there are no listing fees, photography fees, or surprise deductions at the closing table. The number we offer is the number you walk away with.
Absolutely. Our offer is free and comes with no obligation. If it does not fit your goals, you can list with an agent and we will not chase you. A cash offer is one option on the table, not a decision you have to make today.
A cash offer is free, takes about two minutes to request, and comes with no obligation. Compare it to your other options with real numbers in hand.
Your Next Step Is Free
Whatever situation brought you here, whether financial pressure, an unwanted property, or a life change, we're not here to judge. We're here to give you a fair offer and a fast, clean exit.
Or call us: (314) 248-4653