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Selling a Home at Auction: Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started

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The National Association of Realtors agrees that auctions can accelerate a sale, in addition to offering these key benefits for sellers: Higher visibility among pre-qualified, prepared buyers who are ready to buy. No need for staging or juggling showings and open houses. The sale is not contingent on an appraisal or inspection.

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Wait! Read This Before You Sell Your House for Cash

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“You make a phone call or answer some questions online, agree to an offer, and then it’s not something you have to worry about anymore,” says Doug Van Soest , owner of a house flipping company in Southern California, in describing the typical way things go. Even if you’re selling “as is”, an inspection could still be required.

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13 of the Top House Buying Companies in 2022

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Preliminary offer: At this stage, some house buying companies will provide a preliminary offer that is subject to change after a house assessment. House flippers look for specific improvements to boost equity, such as cosmetic updates, mechanical repairs, an addition, or a change to the layout.