Cash Offer vs. Listing — Which One Makes You More Money?
We'll give you both options and tell you the truth. Crosstown Easy Offer is the only company that can hand you a cash offer AND list your home on the open market through Crosstown Realtors — 165+ local agents, $1.6B+ in sales.
✓No repairs required
✓Cash offer in 24 hours
✓Local Illinois buyer
$1.6B+
In Sales
6,379+
Closings
165+
Local Agents
24hr
Offer Guaranteed
20+
Years Experience
Honest Comparison
Side-by-Side: Cash Offer vs. Traditional Listing
Factor
Crosstown Cash Offer
Traditional Listing
Time to close
7–14 days
45–90 days
Repairs required
None — buy as-is
Often $15K–$50K+
Showings
None
Multiple, inconvenient
Commissions & fees
Zero
5–6% of sale price
Deal certainty
High — cash, no financing
Moderate — can fall through
Leave items behind
Yes — take what you want
No — full cleanout required
Final sale price
Below market value
Closer to market value
Carrying costs
None after acceptance
Taxes, insurance, utilities
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A Cash Offer Makes Sense When...
✅ You need to close fast (30 days or less)
✅ The home needs significant repairs
✅ You want zero showings or disruption
✅ You're dealing with an estate or inherited property
✅ You need certainty — no deal falling through
✅ Avoiding commissions and fees matters to you
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Listing Makes More Sense When...
📋 The home is in great condition
📋 You have 60–90 days to sell
📋 Maximizing sale price is your top priority
📋 The market is hot in your area right now
📋 You're comfortable with showings and open houses
Not sure which is right for you?
Get a free cash offer AND a market analysis — then decide with full information.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a cash offer always be lower than listing?
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Usually yes in terms of gross sale price — but factor in what you save: no repairs (avg $15,000–$40,000), no commissions (5–6%), no carrying costs during 45–90 day sale, and no risk of deals falling through. The net difference is often smaller than sellers expect.
Can Crosstown give me both options?
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Yes — this is our unique advantage. We give you a written cash offer AND a free market analysis showing your likely list price. You decide which path makes more sense for your situation.
How do you calculate the cash offer?
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Based on comparable sales in your area, the property's current condition, our estimated rehab cost, and market conditions. We share the reasoning — no mystery numbers.
What if I want to list but the market is slow?
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We can hold a cash offer as a backup while you test the market. If the listing sits, you always have our offer to fall back on. Zero pressure either way.
Is there any obligation to accept your cash offer?
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Zero obligation. Getting an offer and a market analysis from us is completely free with no commitment required.
If an agent referred you or is helping you, we want to make sure they get credit — regardless of which brokerage they're with.
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Yes — I'm working with an agent
I'll enter their name and brokerage below
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No — I found you on my own
Agent's full name
Crosstown agents auto-populate — or type any agent name
Brokerage (optional)
Step 2 of 15 — Property
What's the address of the home you'd like to sell?
We use this to pull public records and run your market analysis.
Step 3 of 15 — Property Type
How is your residence categorized?
Select the option that best describes your property.
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House
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Townhouse or Duplex
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Condo
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Multi-Unit
Step 4 of 15 — Size
How many bedrooms and bathrooms?
Select both to continue.
Bedrooms
1
2
3
4
5+
Bathrooms
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4+
Step 5 of 15 — Basement & Garage
Tell us about your basement and garage.
Select one option for each.
Basement
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Finished basement
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Unfinished basement
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No basement
Garage
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No garage
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1-car garage
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2-car garage
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3+ car garage
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Assigned parking space
Condo / townhome
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Other
Describe in comments
Is the garage detached or attached?
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Attached
Connected to the home
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Detached
Separate structure
Step 6 of 15 — Mechanicals (1 of 5)
🪟 Tell us about your windows.
Approximate ages are fine — this helps us calculate a more accurate offer.
Condition of windows
Approximate age of windows
Step 7 of 15 — Mechanicals (2 of 5)
🏠 Tell us about your roof.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of roof
Approximate age of roof
Step 8 of 15 — Mechanicals (3 of 5)
🔥 Tell us about your furnace.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of furnace
Approximate age of furnace
Step 9 of 15 — Mechanicals (4 of 5)
❄️ Tell us about your central AC.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of central AC condenser
Approximate age of central AC
Step 10 of 15 — Mechanicals (5 of 5)
💧 Tell us about your water heater.
Even a rough estimate helps us build a more accurate offer.
Condition of water heater
Approximate age of water heater
Step 11 of 15 — Known Issues
Any known issues with the property?
Be honest — we buy in any condition and it only helps us make a stronger, more accurate offer.
Water leakage issues?
No issues ✅
Yes — has issues
Structural issues?
No issues ✅
Yes — has issues
Step 12 of 15 — Overall Condition
What's the overall condition of your home?
We buy in any condition — no judgment, just accuracy.
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Move-in ready
Updated, well-maintained, no major issues
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Good — minor updates needed
Cosmetic work, dated finishes, small repairs
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Fair — needs work
Outdated systems, deferred maintenance
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Poor — major repairs needed
Structural issues, fire/water damage
Step 13 of 15 — Your Situation
Why are you thinking about selling?
This helps us tailor the best offer and timeline for your situation.
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Relocating for work
Need to move quickly
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Inherited property
Estate or family situation
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Financial hardship
Behind on payments or need relief
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Downsizing or upsizing
Life stage change
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Divorce or life change
Need a fresh start
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Just exploring options
Curious what my home is worth
Step 14 of 15 — Timeline & Next Steps
How soon are you looking to sell?
This helps us tailor the right offer and support for your situation.
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ASAP — within 30 days
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1–3 months
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3–6 months
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Just exploring
Would you like our complimentary moving service? (In-state only)
Yes, interested
No thanks
Do you need assistance finding a rental or new home after selling?
Yes — rental help
Yes — buying a home
No, I have a plan
Step 15 of 15 — Contact Info
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Great news — your home qualifies!
Based on your answers, your property is eligible for the Crosstown Easy Offer program. We just need a few contact details to send you your offer within 24 hours.
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Your info is private. We never share or sell your data. No spam — just your offer.
By submitting, you agree to be contacted by Crosstown Realtors regarding your home sale. No obligation.
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We’re on it!
Your submission is in. Our acquisitions team is reviewing your home right now. Expect a call within 2 hours during business hours.
1 We review your property details & run comps
2 Our team calls you to discuss your home
3 You receive your written cash offer within 24 hours
4 Accept, negotiate, or walk away — zero pressure
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