Cash Offer vs Open Market Raleigh NC | Net Proceeds Calculator | Phil Slezak
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SMART HOMEOWNER EQUITY STRATEGY

Convenience Shouldn't Cost You $95,805 in Equity.

Instant cash offer companies promise quick sales, but they charge massive corporate "service fees" and buy your home at a deep discount. With Zero Listing Commission, you get the true top-dollar value of the open market, multiple buyers competing for your property, and $0 in listing commission when you buy your next home through our team.

Instant Cash Offer
$391,000 Net
Lowball Price + High Corporate Fees
Open Market with Zero Listing Commission
$486,805 Net
Full Market Value + $0 Listing Fee

The Hidden Costs
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What Institutional Cash Buyers Do Not Tell You in Their Commercials

Large cash-buyer companies spend millions advertising "hassle-free instant cash offers." But when you look at the final closing settlement statement, the math paints a very different picture:

The Lowball Starting Valuation

Cash offer algorithms price your home below fair market value to ensure their own profit margin when they resell it.

Exorbitant "Service and Convenience Fees"

Most cash offer companies charge 7% to 10%+ in administrative and convenience fees — higher than traditional real estate fees!

Aggressive Repair Deductions

After an inspection, cash buyers often reduce their offer right before closing.

Zero Buyer Competition

You sell in a vacuum with only one buyer setting the price, leaving all bidding-war upside on the table.

A quick cash offer feels convenient, until you realize you just handed over $95,805 of your hard-earned equity for that convenience.


The Open Market Advantage
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Full Market Value + $0 Listing Fee = Maximum Cash at Closing

You do not need to sacrifice your life savings to get a smooth, timely sale. Our Zero Listing Commission model gives you the best of both worlds:

True Fair Market Exposure

We deploy 4K drone media, HD photography, Zillow Showcase placement, and targeted social ad campaigns to put your home in front of as many active buyers as possible.

Multiple Offer Leverage

More buyer interest gives you more negotiating power, often including closing cost coverage or flexible rent-back terms.

Zero Listing-Side Commission

We waive our entire listing fee ($0) when you purchase your next home with us — keeping tens of thousands of extra dollars in your pocket.


Full Service Listing

What Full Service Looks Like at $0 Listing Commission

Zero listing commission doesn't mean zero marketing. Every Zero Listing Commission listing includes our full-production campaign designed to maximize buyer competition and your final sale price.

WEB

Custom Property Website and Domain

A dedicated custom website built exclusively for your home featuring community video tours, neighborhood guides, and buyer documents.

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TOP

Zillow Showcase Listing

Featured placement and maximum search exposure on Zillow to keep your property at the top of buyer searches.

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VIDEO

4K Cinematic and Community Video

High-production video walkthroughs highlighting your home's top features and surrounding community amenities.

Watch the Interior Video Tour
DRONE

Aerial Drone Cinematography

Stunning 4K drone footage showcasing your property's lot, roofline, neighborhood layout, and nearby highlights.

Watch the Drone Tour
PRINT

6-Page Custom Glossy Catalogs

Full-color, premium print catalogs detailing house specifications, floor plans, and local school data for prospective buyers.

SIGNS

Custom Signage and SMS Tracking

High-visibility yard signs with 3 interior color photos and instant text-tracking codes that capture lead info on the spot.

MAIL

Neighborhood Door-Hanger and Digital Campaigns

Targeted 4-color physical door hangers paired with hyper-local geotargeted digital ad campaigns.

ADS

Targeted Digital and Social Advertising

Hyper-targeted Facebook, Instagram, and Google ad campaigns designed to reach motivated out-of-state and local buyers searching in your specific zip code.


See How the Numbers Stack Up on a $500,000 Home

Feature Instant Cash Offer (iBuyer) Traditional Open Market Zero Listing Commission
Gross Offer Price $425,000 (85% of value) $500,000 (Full Value) $500,000 (Open-market price)
Listing / Service Fee -$34,000 (8%) 2.5%-3% ($12.5k-$15k)* 0% ($0 LISTING FEE)
Buyer's Agent Fee None Included in fee above -$12,500 (2.5%, negotiable)
Brokerage Admin Fee N/A N/A -$695
Buyer Competition None (Single Buyer) YES (Multiple Offers) YES (AI Buyer Finder)
Inspection Repair Cuts Aggressive / Non-negotiable Standard Negotiations Full negotiation
Expert Negotiation No, you take their price Yes. Yes. Top 500 Marketers
Est. Net Proceeds to Seller $391,000 ~$470,000-$480,000 $486,805

Real estate commissions are fully negotiable and not set by law. Percentages and figures are used for illustrative financial comparison purposes.

See Your Numbers in Real Time

How Much Will You Keep?

Move the slider to your home's value and see exactly what each option means for your bottom line.

Your Home's Value
$500,000
$100,000$2,000,000
Traditional Agent
3% Listing Commission
You Lose
$15,000
Guaranteed Cash Offer
80% to 87% of Value + 7% to 10%+ Fees
You Lose
$95,805
$0 Listing Commission
0% Listing Commission
You Keep
$0 listing commission
vs. Traditional Agent, you keep: $14,305
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vs. Cash Offer, you keep: $95,805
Traditional Agent calculation based on 3% listing commission. Guaranteed Cash Offer calculation based on typical offer price of 80% to 87% of value plus 7% to 10%+ total fees on adjusted sale price. Individual results vary. Commission rates are negotiable and not set by law.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Cash Offers vs. Open Market

Phil Slezak, Real Estate Broker offering Zero Listing Commission services in the Raleigh Triangle area
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Before You Sign a Cash Offer, Get Your Free Equity Consultation

Do not leave tens of thousands of dollars on the table. In 15 minutes, we will run the exact side-by-side numbers for your specific address — no pressure, no obligation.

*All real estate commissions are negotiable.

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