Two very different paths to selling your house. Here's an honest look at what each one actually involves — so you can choose what's right for your situation.
| Feature | Sweet Tea Properties (Cash) | Listing With an Agent |
|---|---|---|
| Closing Timeline | ✓ As fast as 7 days | 60–90+ days on average |
| Repairs Required | ✓ None — sold as-is | ✗ Often required before listing |
| Agent Commissions | ✓ Zero | ✗ 5–6% of sale price |
| Closing Costs | ✓ We cover closing costs | ✗ Typically 1–2% seller-side |
| Certainty of Sale | ✓ Guaranteed — cash, no financing | ✗ Deals fall through 15–20% of the time |
| Showings Required | ✓ No — one walkthrough at most | ✗ Multiple, often on short notice |
| Contingencies | ✓ None | ✗ Inspection, financing, appraisal |
| Closing Date Flexibility | ✓ You choose — we work around you | Determined by buyer and lender |
| Condition Requirement | ✓ Any condition accepted | ✗ Must meet lender/buyer standards |
| As-Is Purchase | ✓ Always | ✗ Rarely — buyers typically negotiate repairs |
For some sellers, the traditional route makes sense. If your house is move-in ready, you have time to wait, and maximizing sale price is the primary goal — listing with an agent may be the right call. We'll be the first to tell you so.
But for a lot of sellers, that's not the situation. You may be:
In these situations, speed and certainty aren't just nice to have — they're the entire point. A deal that falls through after 60 days of showings and inspections isn't helpful if you needed to close two months ago.
Cash offers are typically below full market value. That's the honest tradeoff. What you give up in price, you get back in time, certainty, and the elimination of carrying costs, repair costs, and commissions that quietly eat into what you'd actually net from a traditional sale anyway.
The right answer depends on your situation. If you want help thinking through which option makes more sense for you, just call us — no pressure, no pitch.
Tell us about your property and we'll give you a real cash offer. You can compare it against what you'd net on the open market — then decide what makes sense.
