Selling To Kris vs. Listing With A Local Real Estate Agent

Even in a seller’s market like VA, it’s smart to look at your options and see what will actually help you best reach your goals with the sale of your house. While you may be able to get a higher “top line” sales price listing with a local Fredericksburg agent, that doesn’t always boil down to more money in your pocket or less headache. Dive into the details below to compare your options. 

Selling w/ An Agent SOLD To Kris Buys Houses
Commissions / Fees: 6% on average is paid by you, the seller NONE
Who Pays Closing Costs?: 2% on average is paid by you, the seller NONE – We pay all costs
Inspection & Financing Contingency*: Yes, up to 15% of sales fall through NONE
Appraisal Needed: Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal NONE – We make cash offers
Average Days Until Sold: +/- 91 Days IMMEDIATE CASH OFFER
Number of Showings: It Depends 1 (Just Us)
Closing Date: 30-60 +/- days after accepting buyers offer The Date Of YOUR CHOICE
Who Pays For Repairs?: Negotiated During Inspection Period NONE – We pay for all repairs

Run the Numbers. Compare the Options.

See What Really Puts More Money — and Time — Back in Your Pocket

When it comes to selling your house in Virginia, not every path leads to the same destination — especially when time, stress, and real-world costs are factored in.

At Kris Buys Houses, we believe informed homeowners make the best decisions. That’s why we encourage you to work the numbers for yourself and compare the options side by side. Once you do, you’ll see the unique advantages that selling directly to us can offer — benefits the traditional market simply can’t match.

Let’s Be Honest — We Probably Won’t Offer You Full Retail Price…

But What We Can Offer Might Be Worth Much More

No, we won’t be the highest offer on paper. We’re upfront about that. But that’s because we’re not listing your home, showing it to buyers, and waiting on banks — we’re buying it directly from you, in cash, exactly as it is. And that comes with a list of advantages that could actually put more money in your pocket overall — and save you a ton of time and stress in the process.

Here’s What You Get When You Sell to Kris Buys Houses:

✅ A Fast Closing Timeline — Cash in Hand in as Little as 7 Days

Why wait 3+ months just to see if your buyer’s financing goes through? With us, once you accept our offer, we handle everything — and we can close in as few as 7 days, or on your schedule. No delays. No surprises.

✅ Immediate Relief From Monthly Bills

The longer your home sits on the market, the more you pay — utilities, taxes, insurance, maintenance, mortgage… it adds up fast. By closing quickly, you can walk away from those carrying costs sooner and keep that money in your pocket.

✅ No Repairs. No Cleaning. No Stress.

Forget cleaning your home for every showing, or worrying about costly repairs to pass inspections. We buy houses exactly as they are — whether they’re spotless or in serious need of TLC. In fact, the more work it needs, the more we’re interested. We see potential where others see problems.

✅ We Pay All Closing Costs

That’s right — you won’t pay a dime in fees or closing costs. What we offer you is what you walk away with (minus any mortgage or liens). It’s simple, straightforward, and stress-free.

The Hidden Costs of a Traditional Sale

When you list your home with an agent, there’s more to consider than just the offer price. Here’s what most homeowners don’t think about:

  • 6% agent commissions

  • 2–4% closing costs

  • Repairs, staging, and cleaning expenses

  • Ongoing monthly bills while the house sits on the market

  • Inspection renegotiations and buyer concessions

  • Appraisal delays and financing issues

When you factor all of that in, that “higher” offer might not be so high after all. In fact, we’ve had many homeowners tell us they netted more by selling to us — with none of the usual headaches.

So, What’s the Better Fit for You?

Selling a house is never one-size-fits-all. That’s why we’re here — to give you a real alternative that’s fast, flexible, and fair. Whether you’re ready to sell today or just exploring your options, Kris Buys Houses is here to help you understand what’s possible.

There’s no pressure, no obligation, and absolutely no hidden fees. Just honest help from a local team that truly cares.

Ready to See What You Could Get?

Let’s have a conversation. You might be surprised by how simple this can be.

👉 Call or message us today to get your free, no-obligation cash offer — and see how easy selling your home in Virginia can be.

See for yourself and get a fair all-cash offer on your house today.

Just fill out the short form below or give us a call at 540-755-8600 and let’s chat! Our process is simple and you can close on the date of your choice. You have nothing to lose by getting an offer (no obligations – no pressure). But you could potentially lose thousands of dollars or months of your time by not testing us out and requesting your FREE house offer below. 

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*An inspection contingency lets the buyer have time to do an inspection and back out of the sale or negotiate a new price if there are repairs that need to be done. If you can’t come to an agreement with the buyer, the buyer has the right to back out of the sale. Similar, a financing contingency gives the buyer the wiggle room to back out of the purchase if they can’t obtain a loan or if the home doesn’t appraise for the value that the bank needs to close the loan.

Here at Kris Buys Houses, we don’t use bank financing so you don’t have to worry about our ability to close on a deal.

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