Weighing Your Home-Selling Options: List on the Market or Sell to a Builder?

If you’re considering selling your home, you may wonder whether to list it on the market or sell directly to a builder. Each option has its pros and cons, and the right choice depends on your priorities.

Listing Your Home on the Market

Selling through a real estate agent means: 

  • Time Commitment – Homes can take months to sell. 
  • Renovations & Staging – Buyers expect modern updates. 
  • Agent Fees & Closing Costs – These can reduce your final profit. 
  • Uncertain Closing – Deals can fall through due to inspections or financing. 

Selling to a Builder Like MN Custom Homes

If you want a simpler, faster option, selling directly to a builder offers: 

  • No Repairs Needed: Sell your home in its current condition—no updates or renovations required. 
  • Flexible Closing Timeline: Pick a closing date that aligns with your plans, whether you need time to prepare for a move or are ready to act quickly. 
  • Earnest Money Support: We release earnest money upon project approval to help with moving expenses, your next purchase, or anything else. 
  • No Realtor Fees: Save money and avoid the costs of a traditional market listing.

Which Option is Right for You?

If you’re open to a longer process and don’t mind handling repairs, staging, and agent fees, listing on the market could be an option. But if you prefer a stress-free, straightforward sale with no fees or repairs, selling to a builder like MN Custom Homes could be the best choice. 

Want to learn more about selling to a builder? Fill out the form to find out what your home is worth!  

About MN Custom Homes

MN Custom Homes is the leading single-family home builder on Seattle’s Greater Eastside, crafting high-quality, innovative homes with timeless design. With nearly 15 years of experience, we are deeply invested in the communities we build in. Our Good Neighbor Promise ensures that while we work in your neighborhood, we remain safe, clean, and respectful to those around us. Recognized for our exceptional craftsmanship and customer experience, we’ve earned multiple “Builder of the Year” and “Best Places to Work” awards, along with Best of Bellevue and Kirkland honors.

Learn more about the benefits of selling your home to MN Custom Homes HERE. 
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