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We're All About What Works for You
Like many regions across Virginia and the country, the Roanoke Valley and its surrounding areas have experienced a seller's real estate market for a number of years.
But a seller's market isn't all about getting top dollar for your home. It's about sellers having lots of solid options for selling a property.
Firefighter Homebuyers gives you a simple option to get out from under a home that's causing you stress, all on your timeline. Once you crunch the numbers, you might find that our all-cash offer leaves you with more money in your pocket after the sale.
Check out our comparison the costs and requirements of selling a property with a real estate agent versus selling to us.
| Selling with an agent | Selling to Firefighter Homebuyers | |
| Commissions/Fees | 6% on average is paid by you, the seller | NONE |
| Who Pays Closing Costs? | 2% on average is paid by you, the seller | NONE - We’ll pay all costs! |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency | Yes, and up to 15% of sales fall through because of these contingencies. | NONE |
| Appraisal Needed | Yes, your buyer’s financing will nearly always be subject to an outside appraisal. | NONE - Our offers are cash, so no appraisal is needed! |
| Average Days Until Sold | +/- 90 days depending on the market | If we like it, you’ll get an immediate cash offer! |
| Number of Showings | You never know. It depends on your local market and the condition of your home. | Just one, and that’s us! |
| Closing Date | 30-60 days after accepting buyer’s offer, assuming all goes as planned. | Usually within 7 days |
| Who Pays for Repairs? | You’ll have to negotiate (and often re-negotiate) this with your buyer. | NONE - We’ll pay for all repairs after closing! |
It costs nothing to find out whether we can come up with a win-win deal!