Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers. We understand you may have concerns about selling your home to us. Below, we’ve gathered the questions homeowners ask most frequently, with clear, honest responses. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Please contact us directly. Our team is ready to address any questions and provide the information you need to make confident decisions.
Q: Will you be listing my house on the MLS or actually buying it?
A: Great question. We’re not agents, and we don’t list houses only in unique circumstances we will offer this option to qualifying house sellers. Here at Advanced Property Solutions House Buyers , we are direct property buyers: We buy houses Baltimore that fit our investment criteria, and since we use our own funds rather than bank financing, you can count on our ability to close quickly and reliably. After purchase, we may renovate the property for resale to another homeowner or maintain it as a rental in our portfolio.
Q: How are you different from a real estate agent?
A: Real estate agents list properties and hope someone will eventually buy them. They show houses to potential buyers (with the average selling time in many markets currently at 4-6 months) and then take a percentage of your sale price if they find a buyer. Typically, an agent’s commission ranges from 3 to 6% of your home’s sale price. For a $100,000 house, you’d pay between $3,000 to $6,000 in commissions to the agent.
Agents provide valuable services for those who can wait 4+ months to sell and don’t mind sacrificing part of their sale price to cover commissions. That’s where we’re fundamentally different. We’re not agents – we’re direct home buyers. Our company purchases your house directly from you with cash. Because we buy with our own funds and deal with you directly, we can make a decision to buy your home within days (sometimes even the same day). We make our living by taking the risk to purchase houses with our own cash, handle the renovations ourselves, and then market the properties to find buyers.
Looking for this to be broken down further? Here’s a comparison chart to give an overview:
| Selling w/ A Baltimore Agent | SOLD To Advanced Property Solutions House Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 pay fair prices for properties?
A: Many of the houses we purchase are below market value. We do this so we can resell it at a profit to another homeowner. We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. In our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property. Instead, they appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time, effort, or expense is required on your part to fix up the property or pay agent fees. If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your house sold fast, let’s see if we can come to a win-win price for both parties. Our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you don’t have to move forward with the offer we give… but it’s good to know what we’re offering!
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Q: How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
A: Great question, and we believe in complete transparency. Our valuation process is refreshingly simple. We carefully analyze your property’s location, assess any necessary repairs, evaluate its current condition, and research the value of comparable properties recently sold in your neighborhood. By considering all these important factors, we develop a fair cash offer that creates a win-win situation—providing you with a reasonable value while allowing us to make the investment work.
Q: Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
A: This is what makes our approach truly different from traditional home selling: there are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house directly to us, unlike standard listing fees where up to 6% comes straight from your proceeds. We’ll present you with a straightforward offer and, if it works for you, we’ll purchase your house without complications or hidden charges. We frequently cover the closing costs as well! Our business model involves making improvements to the property and then selling it for a profit. We’re assuming all the risk regarding whether we can sell it profitably. Once we complete the purchase, the property becomes entirely our responsibility, and you walk away free from the burden of ownership and mortgage payments, plus with cash in hand.
Q: Is there any obligation when I submit my information?
A: There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us. We’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
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