Top Concerns of Homeowners Looking to Sell
Selling a home can be one of the most significant financial decisions homeowners make. However, recent surveys highlight a growing sense of uncertainty among homeowners when it comes to selling their property. According to a 2025 survey by Clever Real Estate, nearly 90% of homeowners express substantial concerns regarding the home-selling process. Let's explore the top fears and challenges homeowners face and how a cash purchase with Sage Home Offers alleviates these concerns.
Top Concerns Facing Homeowners
Stress of the Sale
The home-selling process is inherently stressful for many homeowners, with 42% citing stress as their primary concern. This stress often stems from the complexity of transactions, uncertainty regarding timelines, and the emotional attachment homeowners have to their properties. Sage Home Offers significantly reduces this stress by simplifying the selling process, providing clear timelines, and handling complexities on behalf of sellers. We provide patience, understanding, and clear communication in all of our dealings.
High Costs of Selling
Approximately 40% of homeowners worry about the substantial costs involved in selling, including agent commissions, closing costs, and expenses related to repairs or staging. These costs can significantly reduce the net proceeds from the sale. According to Myers & Myers Real Estate Inc. in Albuquerque, the average associated costs of selling a home in town can range from 9-11% of the sale price. With an average home sale price in Albuquerque of $407,661 (for January 2025 per Venturi Realty Group), that amounts to anywhere between $36,690 and $44,843! Sage Home Offers alleviates these financial burdens by offering fair, fee-free cash offers that eliminate the need for repairs, transaction fees, closing costs, or realtor commissions.
Not Selling for a High Enough Price
Another 32% express concerns about achieving their desired sales price. Homeowners fear accepting lower offers, reducing their financial flexibility for their next move. Adjusting expectations more in line with the current market dynamics is difficult. Sage Home Offers addresses this concern by presenting a transparent, market-based cash offers designed to fairly reflect the property's value while providing certainty and speed. Homeowners have no obligation to accept an offer from us, and we completely recognize the desire to list on the open market in hopes of obtaining a higher sales price.
Fear of Lowball Offers
A significant concern, reported by 85% of homeowners, is being pressured to accept a lower-than-expected offer. Sellers fear losing leverage during negotiations or feeling compelled to accept unfavorable terms due to market pressures. Sage Home Offers eliminates negotiation stress by providing straightforward, fair cash offers without the typical market pressures. While our offers may be lower than the possible list price with a realtor, we provide value through expediency, cost savings, and as-is purchases that ultimately can be competitive with realtor listings when all is said and done.
Excessive Buyer Concessions
Home sellers often face requests for repairs, closing cost assistance, or other concessions. About 72% of homeowners express concern that potential buyers may demand excessive concessions, further eroding the financial gains from the sale. Sage Home Offers buys homes as-is, completely removing the risk of unexpected concessions. We won’t surprise you with requests to clean, fix, and update anything with the home.
Deals Falling Through
Approximately 70% of homeowners worry about deals collapsing before reaching the closing table. Homeowners have experienced an increase these unfortunate situations recently. Such uncertainties can disrupt their plans, creating additional financial and emotional stress. Sage Home Offers provides strong cash offers with no financing contingencies and no inspection contingencies, greatly minimizing the risk of deal cancellations and maximizing your peace of mind.
Market Conditions Impacting Home Sales
Certain market factors further amplify these concerns. Areas experiencing slower market activity, such as Miami, Austin, and Jacksonville, have median home sale times significantly longer than the national average. In contrast, fast-moving markets like Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Seattle, Washington, provide more seller-friendly environments with quicker sales and fewer uncertainties. For homes in Albuquerque, the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors (GAAR) reports that days on market (DOM) for single family detached homes increased 16% to 29 days, while days on market (DOM) for single family attached homes increased 40% to 21 days. Days on market (DOM) refers to how long a home is listed on the open market before it accepts an offer. The average amount of time it takes from accepted offer to closing is often 30-45 days. At Sage Home Offers, you can sell your home in 7-14 days, significantly faster than traditional methods.
Boosting Confidence in the Selling Process
The Clever Real Estate survey identified conditions under which homeowners feel more confident selling their homes:
Securing a new home before selling (45%)
Receiving a guaranteed cash offer (44%)
Working with a trusted real estate professional (43%)
Cash offers greatly increase the chances of selling a home on a sellers desired timeline because there are no contingencies of any kind. No time is wasted waiting for inspections to be completed, and no time is spent negotiating back and forth with traditional buyers over repairs. With Sage Home Offers, what you see is what you get with no guesswork. We ensure you understand everything in our process and get you cash quickly.
How Sage Home Offers Addresses Homeowner Concerns
Sage Home Offers provides Albuquerque homeowners with reliable, stress-free solutions tailored specifically to address these prevalent concerns:
Stress-Free Transactions: Eliminate uncertainty and complexity through streamlined cash offers and simplified closing processes.
No Hidden Costs: Transparent, fee-free offers remove concerns about hidden selling expenses.
Strong Offers: Firm, cash-based offers mitigate fears around lowball offers, excessive concessions, or deals falling through.
Quick Closings: Accelerated closing timelines reduce the stress and financial strain associated with prolonged market exposure.
Final Thoughts
While homeowner concerns are understandable, they don't have to define your selling experience. If you're considering selling your home and wish to avoid common pitfalls and uncertainties, reach out to Sage Home Offers today! Our transparent, streamlined process provides certainty and peace of mind, allowing you to confidently move toward your next chapter.
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