What ‘fast’ really means
A fast sale usually means closing in weeks rather than months. The trade-off is typically between speed, certainty, and proceeds — and the right balance depends on your situation, not a generic formula.
When speed matters most
Job relocations, inherited homes, foreclosure deadlines, divorce, and problem properties are common reasons speed becomes the priority. In those cases, certainty can be worth more than squeezing out the last dollar.
Your fast-sale options
A direct investor purchase (Accelerated Settlement) offers the most speed and certainty. Equity Protection can still be relatively quick while pursuing more proceeds. The right choice depends on your timeline and how much equity you’re willing to trade for speed.
How to avoid giving your house away
Get more than one perspective. Understand how an offer was calculated. Ask what costs and risks the buyer is accounting for. A transparent buyer will walk you through the math.