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  • Zillow shut down its iBuyer service, Zillow Offers, in November 2021. Zillow Offers was formerly called Zillow Instant Offers. The program provided homeowners a fast, convenient, no-obligation cash offer, usually within two days. Learn more about the Zillow Offers service, why it was shut down, and iBuyer alternatives you can use if you want a…

  • We Buy Houses is a franchise cash-for-homes company with independent offices in most states. The company specializes in quick home sales — many franchises extend offers in 24-48 hours. Selling through We Buy Houses differs from working with an agent because you don’t list on the MLS.  Instead, the company offers a cash deal for…

  • Truehold is a legitimate home sale-leaseback company offering homeowners a way to access equity without moving out. You sell your home directly to Truehold and then rent it back as a tenant. Unlike traditional home sales, Truehold provides a direct cash offer with a flexible leaseback option. Satisfied customers appreciated how easy and fast the…

  • Mark Spain Real Estate and Opendoor are cash home buyers that give owners an alternative to selling on the open market. However, each company comes with its own list of pros and cons. Mark Spain Real Estate’s service area spans only six southern states. By contrast, Opendoor is one of the nation’s leading iBuyers —…

  • The vast majority of home sellers () who sell without a realtor say saving money on realtor commission is a priority. Chances are you're among those who want to avoid the average realtor listing fee in the U.S. But avoiding a listing agent's commission is only one piece of the savings puzzle when selling without…