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How fast can you sell your house?

Plain-English guides to selling your house fast in the USA — cash buyers, iBuyers, agent sales, FSBO, and auctions compared on timelines, fees, and net proceeds. No listings, no lead-gen, no hype.

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24 in-depth, plain-English guides
Timelines, fees & net proceeds compared
Independent — we don’t buy houses or take commissions
Updated for 2026 market conditions

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Selling Options

Cash buyers, iBuyers, auctions, FSBO, and traditional listings — every way to sell, compared on speed, cost, and certainty.

Cash Buyers

How investor offers work, what they pay, who the companies are, and how the iBuyer landscape looks in 2026.

Costs & Fees

Commissions, closing costs, capital gains, and short sales — the full money picture before you sign anything.

Prepping Your Home

Five-day prep plans, pricing strategy, and what to fix (and skip) when the clock is ticking.

Legal & Paperwork

Disclosures, inherited homes, tenants, divorce, foreclosure alternatives — the legal side, explained plainly.

Market Timing

Market outlooks, mortgage-rate effects, and timing strategy for sellers in 2026.

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Planning estimates only, not appraisals or offers. Actual results depend on your market, home condition, and buyer.

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Common questions

How fast can I realistically sell my house?

It depends on the method: cash buyers typically close in 7–21 days, iBuyers in 2–4 weeks, auctions on a set date, and traditional agent listings in 30–60+ days. Your preparation (title, disclosures, pricing) matters as much as the method.

How much do cash buyers actually pay?

Usually 70–85% of the home’s after-repair market value, minus repair estimates. The discount covers their renovation costs, holding costs, risk, and profit. Get 3+ offers — competition is your leverage.

Does selling ‘as-is’ mean I can skip disclosures?

No. In most states you must still disclose known material defects — ‘as-is’ means you’re not making repairs, not that you’re staying silent. Disclose fully; the buyer just can’t demand fixes.

What does it cost to sell a house fast?

Agent commissions (negotiable, often around 5–6% total), closing costs (roughly 1–3%), and possibly capital gains tax if you profit beyond the primary-residence exclusion. FSBO and cash sales change the mix but don’t eliminate costs.

Can I sell my house during a divorce?

Selling during divorce is common — the cleanest path is usually selling and splitting proceeds per your agreement or court order. Put the sale mechanics (agent, price range, cost-sharing) in writing before listing.

What happens if I sell a house with tenants?

A lease generally survives the sale — the buyer becomes the landlord. Your options: sell with tenants in place (to an investor), negotiate a voluntary ‘cash for keys’ move-out, or wait for natural vacancy. Never attempt self-help eviction.

Written by David Coleman

David Coleman writes about selling houses fast in the US — cash buyers, iBuyers, agent sales, and auctions. He compares timelines, fees, and net proceeds so sellers can choose with eyes open.

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