Hi there,
May has a way of sneaking up on us — one minute it’s spring break, the next we’re staring down summer. If you’ve been thinking about selling your home before the family routine shifts gears, this is the month to start the conversation. A lot of the homeowners we work with this time of year share the same goal: be settled in the next place before the new school year starts.
This month’s tip: How a cash sale fits a summer timeline
Most families want to be in their next home before the school year starts. That gives you roughly 12 weeks — and a traditional listing alone can eat most of that window.
Here’s how the math usually breaks down in Florida and Georgia. A traditional sale averages 30–60 days on the market, plus another 30–45 days from accepted offer to closing — assuming the buyer’s financing doesn’t fall through (and about one in six do). That’s 60 to 105 days before keys are in your hand.
A cash sale skips most of that. There’s no listing prep, no showings, no appraisal contingencies, and no buyer financing to wait on. Most cash closings wrap in 7–21 days, which means you can list, close, pack, and move while the school year is still in session.
The trade-off is offer price — cash buyers typically pay below retail in exchange for speed and certainty. Whether that trade-off is worth it depends on three things: how fast you need to move, what the home would actually net after repairs and commissions, and how much risk you’re comfortable carrying. It’s worth running the math both ways before you decide.
This month on our blog
- How to Calculate Your True Net from a Traditional Sale (After Repairs, Commissions & Holding Costs)
- 5 Signs You’re Ready to Sell Your Home As-Is
- Florida vs. Georgia: What’s Different About Selling in Each State
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Whether this summer turns out to be the right moment or not, we’re here when you need us — no pressure, no obligation.
Warmly,
Angela & the Homeinc Team