There are numerous advantages to selling your house for cash now. For many homeowners, it's a better option that going through a traditional real estate process. Here are some of the definite pros to selling a house for cash: Avoiding Inspection Delays One 2020 report shows that 16% of closing delays are caused by inspection issues. Selling your house “as is” for cash helps you avoid most, if not all, of the delays that might arise in an inspection. No Open Houses or Showings While a cash buyer will likely want to see your property before buying it, that process should be a lot easier and less stressful than preparing your home for an open house and frequent home showing appointments. Imagine not having to drop your plans at the last minute to clean your house and make your pets and kids disappear for an hour multiple times per week. Save Money on Staging A cash buyer won’t care if your house is cluttered, your walls need painted, or the light fixtures are a bit outdated. Selling for cash lets you skip out on all the cost and hassle of staging your home. No Commission Fees Real estate agent commission can be as much as 6% of the sale price of your home. When selling for cash, you don’t have to pay any real estate agents. Speedy Closing Times Imagine deciding to sell your home and getting money in your bank account in less than two weeks. This is what can happen when you sell a house for cash. Traditional financing can take months.