Closing costs Inspection contingency Option period Pre-approval 
HomeLight
MARCH 13, 2023
More certainty: With a pre-offer walk-through, a cash home buyer can generally provide a firm cash offer that comes with few contingencies, or no contingencies at all. You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises.
HomeLight
MARCH 16, 2023
Although you’ll typically receive a discounted offer from a cash home buyer, you’ll save on costs that take a sizable piece of your profit, such as 6% real estate agent commission. Ramcharitar says sellers also pay 2% of the sales price for closing costs and another 2% for title insurance.
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