Frequently Asked Questions
It’s natural to have a few questions—most people do! Here’s a quick roundup of common questions we receive, along with our answers. If your question isn’t covered, feel free to reach out to us anytime. We’re always happy to help!
Q: How are you different from a real estate agent?
A: Traditional real estate agents list properties and wait for potential buyers. They show the properties to interested buyers (if any), with the average sale time in many markets currently around 4–6 months. When a sale is made, agents typically earn a commission of 3–6% of the sale price. For example, selling a $100,000 house would mean paying $3,000 to $6,000 in commission fees.
This approach works well for those who can afford to wait several months and are comfortable paying a percentage of their home’s value in commissions. However, that’s where we’re different. We’re not real estate agents—we’re direct home buyers.
Our company buys houses directly from homeowners, offering cash payments. Because we buy with our own funds, we can decide to purchase your house within just a few days—or even the same day in some cases. Unlike agents, we take on the risk ourselves by purchasing the house, making repairs, and handling the marketing to find a buyer later.
Looking for this to be broken down further? Here’s a comparison chart to give an overview:
| Selling w/ A Jacksonville Agent | SOLD To Jax Beach Family Home Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees: | Up to 6%, paid by you, the seller | None |
| Who Pays Closing Costs? | 2% on average is paid by you, the seller | We pay all costs. |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency*: | Yes, sales can fall through. | None needed |
| Appraisal Needed: | Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal. | No, we make cash offers. |
| Average Days Until Sold: | +/- 91 Days | We provide immediate cash offers. |
| Number of Showings: | It Depends | 1 (Just Us) |
| Closing Date: | 30-60+/- days after accepting the buyer’s offer | The date of YOUR CHOICE. |
| Who Pays For Repairs? | Negotiated during the inspection period | We pay for all repairs. |
Q: Do I need to clean up my property to sell to you?
A: You do not need to spend a single minute more working on repairing your property, cleaning your property, or even throwing things out. We buy AS-IS. We actually prefer it that way. As investors, we like to start from scratch and put our own spin on things. So you take what you want from the house, leave the rest and we’ll handle it from there. It’s that easy.
Q: Why a home buying company?
A: There are many reasons why people consider selling to a home buying company. But to be completely honest, if you have the time to wait, the capacity to make your home look nice for showings, and the desire to make top dollar, then listing with a real estate agent is going to be your best bet most of the time.
If one or more of those components are missing however, then selling to a professional home buyer makes a lot of sense for many reasons. We can close quickly, putting cash in your hands faster. You do not have to pay fees or commissions. You don’t need to go through the hassle of cleaning or repairing your house. You can take whatever you want from the house and leave the rest. We can help through difficult situations like probate, foreclosure, liens, etc. When it comes down to it, we’re prepared to handle any situation, not just the ones that are easy to navigate through.
Q: Do you pay fair prices for properties?
A: Many of the houses we purchase are below market value. We do this so we can resell it at a profit to another homeowner. We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. In our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property. Instead, they appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time, effort, or expense is required on your part to fix up the property or pay agent fees. If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your house sold fast, let’s see if we can come to a win-win price for both parties. Our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you don’t have to move forward with the offer we give… but it’s good to know what we’re offering!
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Q: How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
A: Great question, and we’re an open book. Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the value of comparable houses sold in the area recently. Taking the many pieces of information into consideration, we come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you, too.
Q: Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
A: Here’s what sets us apart from the traditional way of selling your house: when you sell directly to us, there are no fees or commissions—unlike listing your home, where up to 6% of the sale price comes out of your pocket. We’ll make you a fair offer, and if it works for you, we’ll buy your house hassle-free, with no hidden costs. In many cases, we even cover the closing costs!
We earn our profit after purchasing your house by handling any necessary repairs and selling it ourselves. We take on the risks of whether the property will sell for a profit or not. Once we buy your house, the responsibility is entirely ours—you walk away free from the property, its payments, and with cash in hand.
Q: Is there any obligation when I submit my information?
A: There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us. We’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
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