Differences between a cash buyer and a traditional estate agency

We often get asked why should someone opt for a cash buyer vs a traditional estate agent…

We’ve compiled this simple comparison table to give you an idea of what the main differences are with our services as a cash buyer compared to an estate agent operating in your area.

The biggest point of difference that we offer is ‘certainty‘. When we make an offer, we stick by it and see it through. So if you’re looking for a service that will allow you to be confident that you’ll get the exact money in your bank when everything is completed, then get in touch with us.

Comparison table for cash buyer vs a traditional estate agent

Home Buyers West Lothian
Traditional agent

28 days

Typical sale time

4+ months

Typical sale time
  • Fixed offer
  • No bills to pay
  • No fees or upfront costs
  • No commission
  • Solicitor’s fees paid
  • 1 simple viewing and guaranteed offer
  • No for sale sign
  • Genuine cash sales so won’t fall through
  • Haggling and negotiations
  • Mortgage and bills to pay
  • Upfront costs
  • % commission on sale
  • Solicitors fees (up to £2000)
  • Intrusive viewings
  • For sale sign
  • 1 in 4 sales fall through

What now? Should you use a cash buyer or a traditional estate agent?

You might also be interested to read our blog post about how much it costs to sell your home the ‘traditional way’. We look to give you an offer which takes into consideration all the fees so that you don’t have to pay a penny. We’ll cover everything – the home report, the solicitor fees, any agreed clearance costs. Let us know if you have any questions on the differenced between a cash buyer vs a traditional estate agent.

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*Which recently reported that a quarter of all house sales in 2019 fell through.