Cash offer
Example only
- Offer price
- $340,000
- Repairs and prep
- $0
- Closing costs (example)
- −$4,000
- Showings
- None
- Estimated time to close
- You pick a date that works, often a few weeks
- Example net
- $336,000
Cash Offer or List? Compare.
Cash Offer or List? See Both Numbers, in Writing.
We put a written cash offer next to a written estimate of what listing could net you. You see the trade-off in dollars and days, then pick the one that fits, or neither.
- Both options in writing
- No pressure to accept
- Local, licensed team
We're licensed Georgia real estate agents. When we're the buyer, we tell you in writing. Read our disclosure
Prefer to talk? Call (678) 820-9098.
See Your Two Options
Two short steps. No obligation to accept anything.
- Licensed with Keller Williams North Atlanta
- Real office in Alpharetta
- Both numbers in writing
- Your own agent or attorney welcome
Your home, your choice
Choose With Confidence
See a cash offer and a listing estimate side by side, in writing, and pick the option that works best for you. No pressure either way.
Compare My Options
Cash vs. List
Cash offer vs. listing: an honest example
Here's how the two choices can look for the same example home. The cash offer is lower. What you get in exchange is speed, certainty, and no repairs or showings.
List with us
Example only
- Sale price
- $400,000
- Repairs and prep (example)
- −$8,000
- Commission and closing costs (example)
- −$26,000
- Showings
- Yes
- Estimated time to close
- Usually longer: prep, showings, buyer financing
- Example net
- $366,000
Example only. These are not offers or estimates for your home. Every home, market, and contract is different. We'll prepare real numbers for your home, in writing.
Why would anyone take less?
In this example, listing nets about $30,000 more. Some sellers still choose cash because what they want most is a sale they can count on, on a date they pick.
- Speed. You choose the closing date instead of waiting on the market.
- Certainty. No buyer loan approval to wait on.
- No repairs. The home is priced as it is.
- No showings. No keeping the house spotless for strangers.
- Easier on families. Fewer decisions during a hard season.
When listing is the better choice
If the home is in good shape, you have some time, and getting the most money matters most, listing usually comes out ahead. We'll tell you that plainly.
If you decide to list, we can be your listing agent. You're also free to list with another agent, and we'll still be glad we helped you compare.
How It Works
How it works
Three steps, at your pace. You can stop at any point.
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Step 1: Tell us about the home
Share the address, its condition, and your timing. Use the short form or give us a call.
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Step 2: We visit and prepare both numbers
A team member walks through the home with you. Then we prepare a written cash offer and a written estimate of what listing could net you.
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Step 3: You choose: cash, list, or neither
Share the numbers with family, an attorney, or another agent. Saying no is always an option.
Your decision
See My Two Options
No obligation. No pressure to accept.
Our Disclosure
Our disclosure, in plain English
Stephanie Brewer and the members of the Brewer Home Team are licensed Georgia real estate agents with Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta. When our team or a company we're connected to makes an offer on your home, we are buying for our own account, not representing you, and we will disclose this to you in writing before you sign anything. You're welcome to have your own real estate agent or attorney review any offer.
If you choose to list instead, we can represent you as your listing agent under a written listing agreement. In that case, we work for you as the seller.
- Disclosed in writing before you sign anything
- Your own agent or attorney is always welcome
- The listing option is always on the table
Our Lines
What we don't do
Selling to a buyer you haven't met can feel risky. These are the lines we hold ourselves to, every time.
- We don't pressure you to accept. Take the numbers home and think it over.
- We don't charge you a fee to get an offer.Asking costs you nothing.
- We don't put deadlines on our offer without explaining why in writing.
- We don't ask you to sign over your deed before closing. The deed changes hands at closing, with a closing attorney.
- We don't hide the listing option. You'll see it right next to our offer.
Common Situations
Every sale has its own reasons
Here are some of the situations sellers bring to us. Whatever yours is, the two options work the same way.
Inherited or estate home
Settling a loved one's home is a lot to carry. We work alongside executors and attorneys, at the family's pace.
Selling an inherited homeRepairs you'd rather not make
Not everyone wants to take on a roof or a long list of fixes. We can price the home as it is and show what repairs might add if you list.
Relocating soon
A new job or a move closer to family can set the calendar. Seeing both numbers helps you weigh a set closing date against a higher price.
Rental with tenants
Selling a rental means planning around the current lease. We'll walk through how the lease affects timing for each option.
Divorce or separation
When two owners need to agree, clear numbers in writing can help. We're glad to share both options with each of you and your attorneys.
Downsizing
Moving to a smaller place often comes with a lot of sorting. We'll show how each option fits your timeline and what you'd walk away with.
Who You'll Work With
A licensed local team you can meet
We're real estate agents with Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta. You'll deal with the same people from the first call to closing.
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Stephanie Brewer
Team Leader
Stephanie is a U.S. Air Force veteran who leads the Brewer Home Team at KW North Atlanta. She believes every seller deserves to see the whole picture before deciding anything.
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Laura Petitone
REALTOR®
Laura is patient and plain-spoken, and she works with investors and families alike. She'll go over the numbers line by line, as many times as you need.
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Melanie Conley
REALTOR®
Melanie is a former Atlanta Police officer and a determined negotiator. If you choose to list, she brings that same persistence to your sale.
Visit our office
Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta
925 North Point Pkwy #200
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Office: (770) 663-7291
Reviews
What clients say about our team
Reviews from Brewer Home Team buyers and sellers. They describe our team's work in general, not cash sales.
“Stephanie did a fantastic job in selling our house in Alpharetta, GA for a great price… Stephanie and her team were always punctual and professional… We highly recommend Stephanie at Keller Williams.”
“They were welcoming, knowledgeable, and had great connections for everything we needed from home repair estimates to financing. Their communication was quick and insightful…”
“Absolutely amazing team! Great communication from day one! Team went beyond my expectations as a seller.”
Questions & Answers
Questions sellers ask us
Careful questions are good questions. Here are straight answers.
Will your cash offer be a lowball?
A cash offer is usually lower than what a well-prepared listing could bring. That's the trade for speed, certainty, and skipping repairs and showings. It's also why we put a listing estimate right next to our offer, in writing, so you can see the gap in dollars. If listing makes more sense for you, we'll tell you.
Is this one of those “we buy houses” signs?
No. We're licensed Georgia real estate agents with Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta, with an office at 925 North Point Pkwy in Alpharetta. You'll meet real people, get both numbers in writing, and you're welcome to have your own agent or attorney review anything before you sign.
My house needs a lot of work. Is that a problem?
Not for getting numbers. Many homes need work, and you don't have to fix anything before we look. We can prepare a cash offer for the home as it is, and also show which repairs might be worth making if you'd rather list. The choice is yours.
How fast can you close?
It depends on things like title, any loan payoff, and your schedule. Once we've seen the home and know your situation, we'll give you a realistic closing date in writing. We won't promise a timeline before then.
Why would a real estate agent buy my house?
Some sellers care more about speed or simplicity than the highest price, and buying directly is one way we can help them. When our team or a related company is the buyer, we tell you in writing, before you sign, that we're licensed agents buying for our own account. You're free to have your own agent or attorney, and we'll always show you the listing option too.
Do I have to accept your offer?
No. Asking for numbers doesn't commit you to anything. You can take the cash offer, list the home, or do neither. If an offer has a deadline, we'll explain the reason in writing.
Have another question? Call us at (678) 820-9098, or ask for your two options.