Quite often investors are willing to pay cash for a home and with the recent tightening of financial restrictions, coupled with the growing number of complaints about low appraisals, having a cash buyer has become even more appealing.

Since most investors purchase with all cash, you can sell your property as soon as your two parties agree on the conditions of sale. The average time it takes sellers to close with an all-cash investor is two weeks. If you’re selling to a buyer who needs a mortgage, it’ll take you 60 days’ minimum.

A key benefit of selling your house to a real estate investor is that you save on commission. You don’t need to involve yourself with a real estate agent.  While commissions that real estate agents charge is negotiable, most areas of the county a 5% to 6% commission to complete the transaction in your house is typical.

If you have been receiving repossession threats or foreclosure notices from your lender or bank, selling your home to an investment company can be an effective solution. A real estate investment company will buy your home in cash and as-is, giving you enough funds to move out and rent a house elsewhere. Some investment companies will even take over the mortgage payment and allow you to rent the house from them if you want to keep living in a familiar environment.