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Cash Offer vs. Listing Your Utah House As-Is
Listing as-is exposes the house to more buyers, but many of them need loans that come with condition requirements. Here is how the two paths differ.
- Any condition, any situation
- No fees or commissions
- No obligation to accept
- You choose the closing date
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Side by side
| Cash offer | List as-is | |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer pool | One buyer | More buyers, including other investors |
| Lender condition requirements | None | FHA/VA and some conventional loans may require repairs |
| Inspection renegotiation | Less likely; price reflects condition | Common, even in as-is listings |
| Commission | None | Usually paid by the seller |
| Time to close | Your choice | Depends on buyer and lender |
The "as-is" listing surprise
An as-is listing tells buyers you will not make repairs, but buyers can still inspect, and many use the results to ask for a lower price. Lenders may also require certain repairs before funding. If the house has serious problems, the buyer pool can end up being mostly cash investors anyway.
A smart approach
Get a written cash offer first. Then talk to an agent about what an as-is listing might bring after commissions and time. Choose the higher net that fits your timeline.
Common questions
Is listing as-is better than selling to a cash buyer?
Sometimes, especially if the house only needs light work. If it needs major work, the difference may be small.
Will lenders finance a house that needs repairs?
It depends on the loan type and the repairs. Some loans require safety and habitability issues to be fixed.
Can I list as-is and keep your offer as a backup?
Yes, talk to us about timing.