Side By Side
Three ways to sell, side by side.
All three are legitimate. They just solve different problems. Here's the honest
trade-off so you can decide which one fits your situation.
List with an agent
The open-market route
- Full market price — you're exposed to every retail buyer in the market
- Your whole payout at closing, after commission and closing costs come out
- Agent commission averages 5.96% of the sale price in Alabama
- Seller closing costs average about 3% on top of commission
- 43–66 days on market is typical around Huntsville, then 30–45 more days to close
- Repairs, cleaning, showings and inspection concessions usually land on you
- Financing can fall through — some deals die and go back on the market
Best when you want full market price and all of your money at closing, and you can wait for the right buyer.
Quick sale to Adam
My price, your terms
- Below-retail price — that's the honest trade for everything below
- No commission, no fees — I'm the buyer, not an agent
- I cover the closing costs
- 14 days on average to close, or later if you need more time
- Zero repairs, zero cleaning, zero showings — leave what you don't want
- One walkthrough, one written offer, and you'll always know who's buying
Best when the house needs work, the timeline is tight, or you just want it done.
Higher price from Adam, paid over time
Your price, my terms
- You name the price you need — I set how it's paid
- Still quick: close in as little as 1–2 weeks, with a down payment at closing, then monthly payments or a later payoff
- No commission, no repairs, no showings — I’m the buyer here too
- Can work even when you owe close to what it's worth
- Some options leave your loan in your name until it's paid off — I'll explain exactly what that means
- Talk with your own attorney or tax professional before you sign
Best when you need a specific number, don't need all of it at closing, or would like monthly income.
Alabama averages: commission 5.96%
(Clever Real Estate),
seller closing costs ~3.01%
(Anytime Estimate),
Huntsville median days on market 43–66
(Huntsville market report,
Realtor.com).
Your numbers will differ — this is a starting point, not a promise.
