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Tell me a little about your home and your goals. I'll recommend the selling strategy that fits your situation — then you can compare every option for yourself below.
What you'll get
- Your best-fit way to sell
- Every option compared side by side
- A plan tailored to your home — no obligation
Compare Every Path
Find Your Best Way to Sell
Most agents offer one way to sell. I help you choose from several proven strategies — then guide you through the one that fits your life.
"My job isn't just to sell your house. It's to help you make the right decision for your situation."
- Homes sold
- 175+Homes sold
- In closed sales
- $54M+In closed sales
- Texas markets served
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- Counties served today
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Career totals across two Texas markets — DFW, then Greater Houston.
Trade-In
01Line up your next home before this one sells.
Best for
Move-up buyers who need timing control.
- Buy your next home before selling this one
- Avoid double moves & temporary housing
- Make stronger, non-contingent offers
- Coordinate both timelines on your terms
Quick Cash Offer
02A fast, certain cash sale for when speed matters most.
Best for
Speed and certainty.
- Close in as little as 7–14 days
- No showings, staging, or repairs
- Certainty — no financing fall-through
- Sell exactly as-is
Market Value Cash Offer
03A competitive cash offer closer to full value — no prep, no showings.
Best for
Cash convenience near market price.
- Competitive cash offer closer to full value
- Skip prep, showings & open houses
- Flexible closing timeline
- Convenience of cash with stronger pricing
Traditional Sale
04List on the open market for top dollar, fully agent-guided.
Best for
Max price with time to list.
- Maximum market exposure to qualified buyers
- Professional pricing, staging & marketing strategy
- Full agent guidance from list to close
- Room for competing offers to push price up
Renovate & Sell
05Improve now, pay at closing — net more with nothing upfront.
Best for
Max price without cash for repairs.
- Strategic improvements that lift your sale price
- No upfront cost — pay at closing
- Vetted vendors manage the work
- Net more than selling as-is
Sell & Stay
06Sell now and lease it back while you find your next home.
Best for
Needing more time to move.
- Sell now, lease it back after closing
- More time to find your next home
- Avoid rushed decisions & double moves
- Unlock your equity sooner
Seller Financing
07Carry the note yourself — monthly income at above-bank interest.
Best for
Owned free and clear, want income not a lump sum.
- Monthly income at 1–3 points over conventional rates
- A substantial down payment in cash at closing
- The home itself as collateral, papered by an attorney
- Zero landlord duties — the buyer owns repairs and taxes
Short Sale
08Owe more than it's worth? A way out that isn't foreclosure.
Best for
Owe more than the home is worth.
- A way out that is far gentler on your credit than foreclosure
- Usually nothing out of pocket — the lender typically covers costs
- I handle the lender negotiation and the paperwork
- A shorter wait before you can buy again than foreclosure allows
Quick comparison
Draft values to help you weigh your options — scroll sideways on smaller screens.
| Factor | Trade-In | Quick Cash Offer | Market Value Cash Offer | Traditional Sale | Renovate & Sell | Sell & Stay | Seller Financing | Short Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed to Close | Fast | Fastest(7–14 days) | Fast | Moderate(30–45 days) | Moderate | Fast | Moderate | Slow(lender approval) |
| Price Potential | Market | Below market | Near market | Highest | Highest | Market | Highest(over time) | Below market(no proceeds) |
| Upfront Cost | None | None | None | Low(prep) | None(pay at closing) | None | Low(attorney & setup) | None(lender pays) |
| Buy Before You Sell | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Stay After Closing | No | No | No | No | No | Yes(lease-back) | No | No |
| Effort Required | Low | Lowest | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low(servicer collects) | Moderate(hardship docs) |
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Allen Markel, REALTOR® · Texas Premier Realty · TREC #0658294