Compare Selling Your Home to The District PHX vs. Listing with an Agent
Thinking about selling your home? Whether you're after a fast cash sale or you're considering the traditional route, it's important to understand all your options.
Selling to The District PHX vs. Listing with a Real Estate Agent
Below, we break down the differences between selling directly to The District PHX and listing with a real estate agent.
Feature | Selling to The District PHX | Listing with a Real Estate Agent |
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Commissions/Fees | None – No hidden fees or commissions | 6% on average |
Closing Costs | None – We cover all closing costs | Usually 2% of the sale price |
Inspection & Contingencies | None required | Typically required and may cause delays |
Appraisal Needed | No appraisal necessary | Required for most buyers |
Average Days to Close | Immediate cash offer, close in 3-7 days | 60-90 days depending on the market |
Number of Showings | None – No showings needed | Multiple showings and open houses |
Repairs Needed | None – We buy homes as-is | Required before listing |
Closing Date | You pick the date | After buyer secures financing |
Want To Stay in Your Home?
When you are in a situation where you need to access your home equity while staying in your home but are unable to refinance, The District can help.
Our Unlock and Stay program, also known as a home sale leaseback, lets you unlock your home equity to use as you choose while staying in your home for up to five years while you start the next chapter in your life!
When you are in a situation where you need to access your home equity while staying in your home but are unable to refinance, The District can help.
Our Unlock and Stay program, also known as a home sale leaseback, lets you unlock your home equity to use as you choose while staying in your home for up to five years while you start the next chapter in your life!
Want To Move?
If you are ready to move and want to access your home equity without the hardship of listing your home for sale, showings, and long closing timetables, The District can help.
Our Lock and Move program lets you lock in your equity and it requires no appraisals, no need to make repairs, and no commission to be paid. In just a few days, we pay off your mortgage and the rest of the purchase price is yours!
Learn How It WorksIf you are ready to move and want to access your home equity without the hardship of listing your home for sale, showings, and long closing timetables, The District can help.
Our Lock and Move program lets you lock in your equity and it requires no appraisals, no need to make repairs, and no commission to be paid. In just a few days, we pay off your mortgage and the rest of the purchase price is yours!
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
Request Your Free, No-Obligation Offer
Fill out the form to book a consultation. Together, we'll review your goals, current situation, and discuss the solution that is right for you.
Receive a Fair Offer on Your House
Receive a fair offer on your house. If you qualify, we’ll make a competitive offer for your home, based on market value.
Access Your Home Equity
If you Accept our offer, agree on the terms, and get cash to kickstart your brighter tomorrow.
Why Sell to The District PHX?
It Takes Time
Selling with an agent can drag on. You’ll need to prep your home, market it, host showings, and wait for the right buyer to secure financing. This can take anywhere from 60 to 90 days—or longer.
Hidden Cost
Traditional sales comes with extra expenses: repairs, staging, and commissions- eating your profits. For longer the home lingers in market, the more you need to pay.
Uncertainty
Sales can fall through due to financing issues, inspections, or appraisals. These roadblocks cause delays—or worse, force you to start over.
The District Difference
Regardless of your circumstances, you deserve to be treated with respect. If you have been on Google looking at, “How to avoid foreclosure”, The District is here for you. We are fast, fair, and honest. And we want what’s right for you.
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FAQs
Yes! With our Unlock and Stay program, you can unlock your equity and stay in your home. We purchase your house from you and then we enter into a rental agreement. The District will manage the property, so we will be by your side from your first call to us until the move-out day you select — whether that is two months or five years.
Yes! When you’ve not been able to refinance your mortgage or need to access the money you’ve invested in your house, your credit score may not be the best. We understand that. We also understand that accessing your home equity may be the right solution to get you to a bright future, so we’ve designed our programs to be available regardless of your credit score.
We understand that you might have some recent credit struggles that could affect your buying power or your renting capabilities. We prefer to take the approach of understanding where you were, and what this capital infusion for you will do for your financial future, helping you get back on your feet.