Selling Your House to Ohio House Haven vs. Listing With a Real Estate Agent

You can’t go wrong by exploring your options when deciding how to sell your property. At Ohio House Haven, we believe homeowners should understand every available path so they can choose the one that best supports their financial goals.

Do you have the time to list your home with a real estate agent? What happens if it doesn’t sell for months—or even longer? When timelines shift or plans change, it’s important to know what options are truly available to you.

Dive into the details below to compare your options side by side and decide which approach makes the most sense for your situation.

	Selling With a Real Estate Agent
Commissions / Fees	6% on average is paid by you, the seller	NONE
Who Pays Closing Costs?:	2% on average is paid by you, the seller	NONE – We pay all costs
Inspection & Financing Contingency*:	Yes, up to 15% of sales fall through	NONE
Appraisal Needed:	Yes, sale is often subject to appraisal	NONE – We make cash offers
Average Days Until Sold:	+/- 91 Days	IMMEDIATE CASH OFFER
Number of Showings:	It Depends	1 (Just Us)
Closing Date:	30-60 +/- days after accepting buyers offer	The Date Of YOUR CHOICE
Who Pays For Repairs?:	Negotiated During Inspection Period	NONE – We pay for all repairs

Check Out the Numbers for Yourself

Every way of selling a home offers different advantages. Taking a moment to compare your options can help you decide what makes the most sense for you and your family.

At Ohio House Haven, we may not always match full retail pricing from a traditional listing. What we do offer are benefits that the traditional sales process often can’t—like speed, certainty, and simplicity—such as the following:

Get an Offer This Week — Close on Your Timeline

At Ohio House Haven, we help homeowners move on quickly without the ongoing costs of holding a property. By selling directly to us, you can avoid continuing expenses like mortgage payments, insurance, property taxes, and utilities.

When a home is listed traditionally, it can take months to sell—and those monthly bills don’t stop. Over time, the cost of waiting can add up to thousands of dollars.

If managing those expenses feels difficult right now, continuing to carry them for several more months may only add more pressure. Our goal is to offer a faster, simpler solution so you can move forward with confidence.

No Repairs or Cleanup Required

At Ohio House Haven, you don’t need to worry about fixing up or cleaning your home before selling. We purchase houses in as-is condition, regardless of the repairs needed or the current state of the property.

Whether your home needs minor updates or significant repairs, those costs won’t come out of your pocket. Our team handles everything after closing, so you can sell without spending additional time, money, or effort.

Avoid Paying Closing Costs Out of Pocket

At Ohio House Haven, we cover all standard closing costs, so you don’t have to worry about additional fees or last-minute expenses. As a local, professional home-buying company in Ohio, we focus on making the selling process straightforward and stress-free.

When you consider the time saved, the simplicity of the process, and the money you avoid spending on commissions, fees, and ongoing holding costs, selling directly to Ohio House Haven can be a practical solution for many homeowners.

Is it the right option for you? Only you can decide—but we’re here to help you explore it with no pressure or obligation.

Traditional home sales often include inspection and financing contingencies, which can delay closing or cause a deal to fall apart.

At Ohio House Haven, we buy homes with cash—so there are no bank approvals, no inspections to negotiate, and no uncertainty about closing.