Guaranteed sale
For when you have time to go for top dollar. We put your home on the open market to get the most for it, and line up a guaranteed cash offer behind it — so you can commit to your next home knowing yours will sell either way.
- Full market exposure to buyers already searching for a home like yours
- A cash backup in place before you buy
- Cancel the backup anytime if a better buyer comes along
Cash offer — your trade-in value
Much like trading in a car: a builder or investor buys your home at a wholesale, trade-in price so you can buy the new house without waiting on a sale. No showings, no repairs, your closing date.
- A firm number for your home as-is
- Close when your new home is ready
- Honest up front: it's below market — the buyer needs room to resell — and we show it next to what a listing would likely net
How it works
- Tell us about both homes. The one you have, what you owe and expect, and the one you want.
- See both numbers side by side. What a guaranteed sale would likely net, and your cash trade-in value.
- Pick the path and buy your new home. Move once, on a timeline you can plan around.
Buying new construction? Many builders are buying mortgage rates down right now, and some will even consider a trade on your current home. See new homes whose listings mention builder incentives or our builder incentives guide.
Questions, answered
Can I trade in my house for a new home?
Yes — not at a dealership counter, but the idea is the same. Either you sell your home with a guaranteed sale behind it (more money, a little more time), or a builder or investor makes a cash offer on it at a trade-in price so you can buy your new home right away. Some builders will even consider taking your current home as part of the deal.
What is a home trade-in value?
It's what a builder or investor will pay cash for your home as-is, on your timeline. Like a car trade-in, it's a wholesale price — below what the home would likely sell for on the open market, because the buyer takes on repairs, holding costs and the risk of reselling it. We show you that number next to what a listing would likely net, so you can decide what the speed is worth to you.
How does the guaranteed sale work?
We put your home on the market to get the most money for it, and line up a guaranteed cash offer behind it. You can shop for and commit to your next home knowing yours will sell either way. If the market brings a better buyer, you take that offer; if not, the cash backup is there. You can cancel the backup anytime.
Which one should I choose?
If you have a few weeks to a few months and want the most money, the guaranteed sale usually wins. If speed, condition or certainty matter more — a builder's deadline, a home that needs work, a tenant in place — the cash trade-in can be the better fit. Tell us about both homes and we'll lay out the numbers side by side.
Do I have to sell before I can buy my new home?
Not always. A guaranteed sale or a cash trade-in lets you plan the purchase of your next home around a sale you can count on, so you can avoid carrying two mortgages or making an offer that depends on selling first.
Terms and limitations apply. Guaranteed sale and cash offer programs may not be combined with other offers or with referral companies, and are only available to buyers not already represented by another agent. Cash and trade-in offers come from independent builders and investors, are below market value, and depend on the home and the buyer's review.