Cash Offers for Your Florida Home: What Sellers Need to Know
Cash buyers move fast and skip financing contingencies — but they almost always pay below market. Here's how to evaluate whether a cash offer is actually worth it.
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Typical Cash Offer Discount
Most cash investors offer 65–85% of ARV (After Repair Value). On a $400,000 home worth $380K as-is, you might receive $250K–$320K from a wholesaler.
Why Cash Buyers Discount
Investors account for their profit margin (10–20%), repair costs, holding costs, and transaction costs. The discount compensates them for risk.
MLS Listing Advantage
A flat fee MLS listing exposes your home to thousands of buyers including financed buyers who typically pay closer to market value — often $40,000–$80,000 more on a $400K home.
When Cash Makes Sense
Distressed properties, estates, severe time pressure, or homes needing $50K+ in repairs may net more from a cash buyer after accounting for repair costs and carrying costs.
How to Get Multiple Cash Offers
Contact 3–5 local "we buy houses" companies and get written offers — never accept the first offer without comparison.
Request offers from iBuyers (Opendoor, Offerpad) for a benchmark — their fees are high but they move fast.
List on MLS via Flat Fee MLS Sells — cash investors monitor MLS listings and compete alongside financed buyers.
Check HomeLight, Sundae, and Clever Offers — these platforms aggregate multiple cash buyers and create competition.
Calculate your true net: deduct investor discount, any repairs promised, and compare to MLS net after commissions.
Red Flags When Selling to a Cash Buyer
No proof of funds — a legitimate cash buyer provides a bank statement or proof of funds letter.
Pressure to sign immediately with no time to review — any legitimate offer gives you at least 24–48 hours.
No earnest money deposit — reputable buyers put down $1,000–$5,000 to show commitment.
"Subject to" deals — where the buyer takes title subject to your existing mortgage (risky for you).
Verbal offer only — insist on a written contract with all terms spelled out before signing anything.
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