Frequently Asked Questions
You might be wondering something. That’s perfectly normal; many others feel the same way. Below is a brief list of common questions we receive, along with our responses. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out to us anytime. We’re here to help!
Q: Will you be listing my house on the MLS or actually buying it?
A: That’s a great question! While some of our team members are real estate agents, our cash offer isn’t about listing your home. Unless you decide that listing is what you want, our cash offer is simply what we’re ready to pay for your property. At We Are HomeBuyers, we specialize in buying homes: We buy houses that fit our buying standards, and we don’t rely on bank loans, so you can feel confident that we can finalize the deal. After we buy a home, we might fix it up to sell to someone else or keep it as a rental property.
Q: How are you different from a real estate agent?
A: Real estate agents help sell homes by listing them and waiting for buyers. They show the house to interested people, but it can take 3 to 6 months on average for a home to sell in many areas. When a sale happens, agents earn a commission, which is usually 3 to 6% of the sale price. For example, if your home sells for $100,000, you could pay between $3,000 to $6,000 in fees to the agent.
While agents are useful for those who can wait a few months to sell and are okay with paying commissions, we do things differently. We’re not agents; we’re home buyers. Our company buys houses directly from you. We pay in cash, allowing us to make a decision to buy your home in just a couple of days, or we can wait 3-6 months if you need more time. Our business is based on taking the risk to buy your property with cash, fix it up, and then find a buyer ourselves.
Looking for this to be broken down further? Here’s a comparison chart to give an overview:
| Selling w/ A Rome Agent | SOLD To We Are HomeBuyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees: | Up to 6%, paid by you, the seller | None. |
| Who Pays Closing Costs? | 2% on average is paid by you, the seller | We pay all costs. |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency*: | Yes, sales can fall through. | None needed |
| Appraisal Needed: | Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal. | No, we make cash offers. |
| Average Days Until Sold: | +/- 91 Days | We provide immediate cash offers. |
| Number of Showings: | It Depends | 1 (Just Us) |
| Closing Date: | 30-60+/- days after accepting the buyer’s offer | The date of YOUR CHOICE. |
| Who Pays For Repairs? | Negotiated during the inspection period | We pay for all repairs. |
Q: Do you offer fair prices for homes?
A: We often buy houses at prices lower than the market value. This allows us to sell them later at a profit to someone who wants to buy a home. We aim to get a reasonable discount on a property. From what we’ve seen, many homeowners aren’t looking for a huge payout from their sale. They value the fact that we can pay in cash, finish the sale quickly (with no waiting for loan approvals), and there’s no need for you to spend time or money fixing up the house or paying real estate commissions. If you’re interested in selling your home fast and see the benefits of doing so, let’s talk about agreeing on a price that works for both of us. Our no-obligation offer means you can think it over without any pressure… but it helps to know what we can provide!
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Q: How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
A: Great question! At We Are HomeBuyers, we value honesty. We follow a straightforward method to determine the price. First, we check where your house is located, any repairs it might need and its overall condition. Then, we look at what similar homes in the nearby area have recently sold for. After getting all that information together, we consider how much we think we can sell your home for. From that number, we take away our fees, repair costs, and our profit. This gives us our fair offer that we willing and able to pay for your house.
Q: Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
A: What sets us apart from the usual way of selling your home is that there are NO fees or commissions when you sell your home directly to us. Unlike listing your home, where you could pay up to 6% from your own pocket, we’ll present you with an offer. If you like it, we buy your house with zero hassles and no fees involved. Often, we even cover the closing costs! Our profit comes after we handle any repairs needed and sell the house. We take on the risk of selling it for a profit. Once we purchase the house from you, it’s our responsibility, and you can walk away free from the property’s burdens and payments, plus you get cash in your hand.
Q: Is there any obligation when I submit my information?
A: You have no commitment at all. When you provide us with information about your property, we’ll review it and schedule a 5-10 minute call to learn more. After that, we’ll run some numbers, call you back and give you a cash offer that is fair for both you and us. The choice of whether to sell your home to us is entirely yours. If you like it, we’ll send over a purchase agreement and get the process started. If you don’t, you say no and we part ways. No hard feelings, at least we gave it our best shot! You get to decide what works best for you.
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