Selling to Longleaf vs. Listing With an Agent
An honest side-by-side so you can decide what’s best for your house and your family. Listing is the right choice for some houses, and if that’s true for yours, we’ll tell you.
Side by Side
Here’s how the two options stack up on the things sellers ask us about most.
| Selling to Longleaf | Listing with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | None | Agent commission |
| Closing costs | We pay them | Seller usually pays a share |
| Repairs and cleaning | None, we buy as-is | Often needed to sell, plus repairs the buyer asks for after inspection |
| Inspections and appraisal | None required | Usually required by the buyer and their lender |
| Showings | One walkthrough | As many as it takes, often on short notice |
| Time to an offer | Within 24 hours | Depends on the market and your price |
| Time to close | 7–14 days, or the date you choose | Usually 30–60 days after you accept an offer |
| Chance the sale falls through | Low, we pay cash | Higher, buyer financing can fall through |
| Moving out | Take what you want and leave the rest | Clean out the house and leave it broom-clean |
Which Option Is Right for You?
Every house and every family is different. Here’s an honest look at when each option makes the most sense.
Listing may be better if…
- Your house is updated and move-in ready
- You have time to wait for the right buyer
- Getting top dollar matters more than speed or convenience
- You don’t mind showings, inspections and negotiating repairs
If that sounds like your house, we’ll tell you. We’d rather you get the most for your home than sell to us when it isn’t the right fit.
Selling to Longleaf may be better if…
- The house needs repairs or updates you don’t want to take on
- You inherited the house or are working through probate
- You’re dealing with tenants, title problems or back taxes
- You’re behind on payments or facing foreclosure
- You’re relocating, downsizing or on a tight timeline
- You want a simple sale with no showings
See how we’ve helped families in these situations in our success stories.
Comparing Offers? Look at What You Walk Away With
A higher list price doesn’t always mean more money in your pocket. When you compare, subtract these from any listing price.
Agent commission
Paid out of your proceeds at closing when you sell with an agent.
Your share of closing costs
Title, attorney and other fees the seller usually pays.
Repairs and updates
Work to get the house ready to list, plus repairs the buyer asks for after the inspection.
Months of holding costs
Mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep while the house is on the market.
We’re happy to sit down with you and walk through the numbers both ways, so you can see which option really puts more in your pocket.
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No obligation and no pressure, just an honest number from a local family.