Side by side
Sell To Us Or List With An Agent?
An honest comparison, including when listing is the better move. The right answer depends on your house, your timeline, and what you walk away with.
At a glance
Your three main options
| Item | Sell to Integrity Offers | List with an agent | Sell it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commissions | None | Typically 5–6% total | Often 2.5–3% to the buyer's agent |
| Repairs & prep | None, as-is | Usually expected, plus cleaning and staging | Usually expected |
| Showings | One walkthrough | Ongoing, plus open houses | Ongoing, you run them |
| Inspection repair requests | None | Common, often renegotiated | Common |
| Buyer financing risk | No mortgage contingency | Loans can fall through late | Loans can fall through late |
| Time to close | Often 2–3 weeks, or your date | Often 60–90+ days from listing | Varies widely |
| Sale price | Below full retail | Highest potential, if the house shows well | Can be high, if you find the right buyer |
Commission and timeline figures are typical ranges, not guarantees. Every house and market is different.
The real math
Compare what you walk away with, not the sale price
The listing price is the number everyone talks about. The number that matters is what lands in your bank account after everything comes out. When you compare offers, subtract these from a listing price:
- Agent commissions, typically 5–6% of the price.
- Repairs and prep to get it market-ready: paint, flooring, roof, mechanicals.
- Inspection credits buyers ask for after their inspection.
- Holding costs for every month it sits: mortgage, New Jersey property taxes, insurance, utilities.
- Seller concessions toward the buyer's closing costs.
Some costs apply either way, like paying off your mortgage and New Jersey's realty transfer fee. We'll lay all of it out side by side with you so you can make the call.
When listing is the better choice
We'll tell you this on the phone, too. Listing with a good local agent usually makes more sense if:
- The house is in good, move-in ready shape
- You have a few months and no deadline
- You're comfortable with showings and negotiating repairs
- Getting top dollar matters more than speed or certainty
Selling to us makes the most sense when the house needs work, you need a firm date, or you just want it done without the hassle.
No cost · No obligation
Find out what we'd pay for your house.
Two minutes on the form, or one phone call. We'll look at your house and what's actually selling nearby, then give you a real number with the reasons behind it.
- No repairs, no cleaning, no showings
- No agent commissions
- You pick the closing date
- Say no and we'll leave you alone
Rather talk? Call or text (856) 261-3781 and ask for Bruce.
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