Honest Info for Tennessee Sellers
How Much Do Cash Buyers Pay in Tennessee?
Here’s the honest answer most sites won’t give you: cash offers typically land at 70–80% of market value. But after agent fees, repairs, and carrying costs, many sellers net more cash than they would listing. Here’s the math.
The Real Math — Cash vs Listing
Market Value: $200,000
What your home might sell for on the open market with a buyer who needs financing.
After Listing Costs
$200K − 6% agent ($12K) − repairs ($5–15K) − closing costs ($4K) − 60 days carrying = $165–175K net.
Cash Offer: $155–165K
No agent, no repairs, no closing costs you pay, close in 7 days. Net difference: often $0–10K.
The bigger the repair list, the less time you have, and the more a cash sale makes financial sense.