A homeowner looking to sell his house has typically two options: hire the services of a real estate agent or attempt to sell the house on his own. What most homeowners don’t know is that there is a third alternative—real estate companies that can provide flexible solutions to cover various housing issues. Realty Express is one such company and here are six reasons why you should choose them.

1. You don’t have to pay commissions and fees. We all know that a real estate agent earns his or her living through commissions. On the average, these can be from two to six percent of the price of the property. Other real estate companies offer a variation. They will only ask for a flat rate. You will get marketing and listing services but the trade-off is that you will be doing most of the legwork. If you happen to be in a financial tight spot, you would naturally want to minimize spending and maximize earnings. Realty Express is not a realtor, they don’t charge any commissions or fees for their services. By choosing this third option, you get to keep all the money from the sale.

2. Save yourself the trouble of advertising and marketing on your own. One of the more frequently mentioned disadvantages of trying to sell your house on your own is the hassle of looking for buyers. Not everyone prefers a hands-on approach—putting up the ads, organizing the open house, negotiating the price, etc. Not especially if you happen to be facing a foreclosure down the road and pressed for time. Thus sellers naturally hire the services of a broker. Marketing solutions however are not exclusive to such agents. Realty Express cultivates a network of buyers and can actually offer the same level of service without the fees.

3. Don’t get bogged down by paperwork. Another thing that justifiably intimidates home owners from going the FSBO (For Sale By Owner) route is the paperwork. Unless you are actually quite familiar with drawing up contracts and forms, it is generally not a good idea to attempt this on your own. There are two kinds of professions that are commonly proficient in this task, real estate agents and lawyers. Realty Express, being in the business of buying houses, uses the latter to handle the paperwork and close the deals.

4. Stop worrying about the salability of your house. You have been living in that house for quite some time so some wear and tear is only to be expected. Given the state it may be in, you’re naturally wondering about the value or if it would even sell. A real estate agent would probably advise you to do a little home improvement. But you’re selling the house in the first place because money is tight. One of the unique offers of Realty Express is that they can buy your house without counting the area location and house condition as significant factors.

5. Receive a quick response. The way things are going in the economy right now, property foreclosure is unfortunately becoming a more common event. Realtors will often put forward their connections and their ability to negotiate a higher price. In more dire circumstances however, timing might actually be a more important issue for the seller. This is where Realty Express has the upper hand over traditional real estate companies. Since they don’t charge commissions, your house goes on the market at a more competitive and attractive price which means it will sell faster. Also because they actually have a stable of ready buyers on hand, they are able to quickly close deals.

6. Acquire a proper solution. The standard methods of buying houses that a realtor may employ don’t cover certain scenarios. Here’s one example. Let’s say you have a pretty hefty mortgage penalty and the rate and terms are locked. One solution Realty Express can offer is to buy your house quickly and set the payout date before the penalty kicks in.