Do you need a quick home sale?

In the traditional real estate market, the process of selling a house can sometimes feel like a never-ending journey. For starters, it can take 2–4 weeks just to prepare your house for sale. Once you list it, according to Zillow, the average DOM (days on market) is around 55 days, and then it could take an additional 30–45 days to complete the closing process. Controlling the timing of your home sale on the traditional market can be a challenge. If you’re short on time and can’t spare 2–3 months (at least) for the traditional selling process, you might need a quick home sale.

What are the benefits of a quick sale?

When you have a quick home sale, you can:

• Have flexibility: You can close the sale on your own schedule, which is beneficial when you're moving on a deadline or dealing with major life changes.
• Get your funds sooner: A fast sale can be essential when relocating or to fund your next big purchase.
• Stress less: A quicker sale usually involves simpler processes and fewer uncertainties, which can make the whole selling experience less stressful for you as a homeowner.

However, you should keep in mind that the speed of your home sale can vary based on your specific circumstances and the current local housing market.

How to sell your house quick

When you sell your house, you can go from offer to closing without additional steps or delays. If you want a quick sale, you have three main options. You can:

• Sell your house to an iBuyer: When you work with iBuyers, you can get a free valuation of your house using their online value estimators. This allows you to sell your house from anywhere in the United States, but they often charge fees of up to 5%–6% of your home sale price.
• Sell your house to an off-market home buyer: When you work with an off-market home buyer like We Buy Ugly Houses, you are getting a direct sale that centers around you. Off-market home buyers offer the flexibility you would get with an iBuyer, but instead of using online valuations, we work on-site and in person. And when you choose We Buy Ugly Houses^® as your home buyer, you get to skip out on commissions, buyer fees, and even typical closing costs.^† 
• Sell your house to a house flipper: These buyers are individuals or a small group of investors who buy houses to repair and resell the property. They will typically make offers below market value to accommodate any needed repairs. It’s important to do your due diligence when selling to an independent house flipper, so you should ask for references and check their track record online or with the Better Business Bureau.