🧭 What Are Your Options If You Can’t Sell the Traditional Way?

🧭 What Are Your Options If You Can’t Sell the Traditional Way?

Feeling stuck with a property that won’t sell? Maybe your house needs repairs, you’re on a tight timeline, or your listing expired without offers. Whatever the reason, the traditional “list with a Realtor and wait” approach doesn’t work for everyone.

Here are your real-world alternatives if you’re hitting roadblocks.

🏠 Option 1: List It With an Agent

Still an option if your house is in good condition, you’re not in a rush, and you’re okay paying closing costs, commissions, and repair credits.

  • Timeline: Average 45–90 days
  • Costs: 5–6% commission, potential buyer repair requests
  • Ideal for: Move-in-ready homes and flexible sellers

🛠️ Option 2: Fix It Up First, Then Sell

This may increase your sale price — but you’ll need upfront capital, time, and trusted contractors.

Read our full blog on whether it’s worth fixing before selling.

🪧 Option 3: FSBO (For Sale By Owner)

You’ll avoid agent fees, but handle everything solo — showings, pricing, paperwork, and legal risk.

  • Best for: Sellers with real estate experience or a buyer already lined up
  • Risk: Mistakes can be expensive

🏘️ Option 4: Rent It Out

Becoming a landlord may provide income — but it comes with responsibilities, tenant screening, and maintenance headaches.

If you’ve already tried renting and it’s not working, read our guide for tired landlords here.

💸 Option 5: Sell to a Cash Buyer

This is often the best choice when your house needs work, you’re in a time crunch, or just don’t want to deal with agents, inspections, and showings.

  • Timeline: As fast as 7 days
  • Condition: Sell as-is — no cleaning or repairs
  • Fees: None. No commissions or closing costs

❌ Option 6: Do Nothing

Sometimes, owners feel so overwhelmed that they freeze. But letting a property sit can cost more in the long run — from taxes to deterioration to potential foreclosure.

✅ Your Next Step: Talk to a Local Expert

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. At Sell My House Texas, we help Texas homeowners weigh every option — and if selling for cash makes the most sense, we’ll offer a fair, no-pressure solution.

📞 Call us at (214) 471-6720 or fill out our form to get started today.

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