How we stack up.
A head-to-head look at what it actually costs to sell with an agent, with another cash buyer, or with us.
| Real Estate Agent | Inexperienced Investor | Opulence Properties | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissions & fees | × ~10% of sale | ✓ None | ✓ None, ever |
| Repairs required | × Usually | × Sometimes | ✓ We buy as-is |
| Showings & open houses | × Weekly | × Multiple walk-throughs | ✓ One video tour |
| Financing contingencies | × Common | × Frequent fall-through | ✓ Cash, guaranteed |
| Time to close | × ~91 days | × 30-60 days | ✓ As little as 10 days |
| Closing costs | × Seller pays | × Often split | ✓ We cover them |
| Leave items behind | × No | × No | ✓ Yes, we'll handle it |
| Written offer timeline | × After listing & showings | × Often informal | ✓ Within 24 hours |
| Experience | ✓ Licensed | × First few deals | ✓ 500+ transactions |
The real cost of a traditional sale
On a $300,000 home, the numbers usually look like this:
- Agent commissions: ~$18,000 (6%)
- Seller closing costs: ~$6,000 (2%)
- Repairs requested by buyer: $3,000 – $15,000
- Months of mortgage, insurance, and utility payments during the listing
By the time the dust settles, many sellers net 15–20% less than the sticker price — and that's if the buyer's financing actually goes through on the first try.
Why we can offer a fair cash price
We're not trying to flip every property for the highest possible margin. We buy volume, we renovate efficiently with our own crews, and we've built a reputation that depends on homeowners recommending us to friends and family. A fair, transparent number is how we keep that going.
Who we're not right for
If you have months to list, the house is in top condition, and the market is hot, a traditional agent may net you more money. We're built for sellers who value speed, simplicity, and certainty over squeezing every last dollar out of a showing schedule.