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Industry Secret Revealed

The Third Option
Nobody Tells You About

Realtors won't mention it. Cash buyers hide it. There's a secret third way to sell your house that nets you 15-40% more. Here's how it works.

15-40%
More Than Cash
$0
Commissions
$0
Repairs
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The Dilemma

You've Been Given Two Choices.
Both Have Problems.

When you decide to sell your house, the industry presents you with two options. Both come with significant downsides that cost you time, money, or both. Learn more about cash offers vs. realtors to understand the full picture.

Option 1

List With a Realtor

The "traditional" path that drains your wallet

6%
Commission
90+
Avg Days
  • Pay $18,000+ in commissions on a $300K home
  • Spend $5,000-$15,000 on repairs before listing
  • Endure months of showings, open houses, strangers
  • Deal falls through? Start over from zero
  • Price drops if it sits too long
Option 2

Sell to a Cash Buyer

Fast, but you leave serious money on the table

70%
Of Value
7-14
Days
  • Get lowballed 20-30% below market value
  • They profit from your urgency
  • "We Buy Houses" signs = bottom-dollar offers
  • No negotiationβ€”take it or leave it
  • You fund their flip profit

So your choices are: lose $30,000+ in fees and months of your life... or lose $50,000+ by selling cheap?

β€” Every frustrated home seller, ever

What if there was a third option that
got you the best of both worlds?

🐝 The Secret Third Lane

The Bee's Knees Partner Programβ„’

Sell at retail price. Skip the repairs. Keep more money. Zero commissions.

$0
Commissions
$0
Repairs Out-of-Pocket
15-40%
More Than Cash
  • We handle all upgrades & repairs at our cost
  • Your home sells at full retail value
  • You get a guaranteed minimum + profit share
  • No showings while you live there
  • Zero commissions or hidden fees
  • Close on your timeline
  • No deal fall-through riskβ€”we're the buyer
  • Full transparency on every number
Learn More About the Program β†’
The Process

How the Third Option Works

It's called a novation partnership. Instead of buying your house cheap and keeping all the profit, we partner with you to maximize the sale priceβ€”and share the upside. Read our origin story to understand why we built this.

1

We Analyze Your Property

Our tech runs comps, estimates repairs, and calculates your home's true retail potential. No guessingβ€”real data from 10+ sources. Try our instant offer calculator to see it in action.

2

You Get a Guaranteed Minimum

We agree on a floor price you'll receive no matter what. This is typically 10-20% higher than any cash offer you'd get elsewhere.

3

We Fund All Improvements

Paint, repairs, staging, landscapingβ€”we pay for everything upfront. You don't spend a dime. We take on all the risk.

4

The Home Sells at Retail

We list it (or sell to our network) at full market value. The upgrades we made? They drive the price up significantly.

5

You Get Paidβ€”Plus a Bonus

You receive your guaranteed minimum, plus a percentage of any profit above that. The better it sells, the more you make.

See the Difference

Run Your Numbers

Enter your home's estimated value and see what you'd net with each option. The math doesn't lie. For a more detailed analysis, use our full instant offer calculator.

Net Proceeds Calculator

🐝 Interactive Tool
Option 1: Realtor
$252,000
Your Net Proceeds
  • Sale Price$300,000
  • Commission (6%)-$18,000
  • Repairs-$15,000
  • Closing Costs-$9,000
  • Holding (3 mo)-$6,000
Option 2: Cash Buyer
$210,000
Your Net Proceeds
  • Offer (70%)$210,000
  • Commission$0
  • Repairs$0
  • Closing Costs$0
  • Holding Costs$0
Option 3: Bee's Knees Best Value
$276,000
Your Net Proceeds
  • After-Repair Value$345,000
  • Guaranteed Min$255,000
  • Profit Share+$21,000
  • Commission$0
  • Your Repairs$0
With the Third Option, You'd Make
$66,000 More
compared to a traditional cash buyer
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See your actual numbers based on your property

Side by Side

The Full Comparison

See exactly how the third option stacks up against your other choices. For a deeper dive, check out our comprehensive comparison guide.

Factor Realtor Cash Buyer Bee's Knees 🐝
Net Proceeds 84% of value 65-75% of value 90-95% of value
Commission 5-6% $0 $0
Repairs Before Sale You pay None needed We pay
Time to Close 90-180 days 7-14 days 45-90 days
Showings Required Many None None while you live there
Deal Fall-Through Risk High Low Zeroβ€”we're the buyer
Profit Potential Fixed Lowest Highest (with upside share)
Transparency Varies Hidden margins Full breakdown shared
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Related Resources

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Bee's Knees Program

Full details on our partnership program and how it works for sellers.

Learn More β†’ πŸ“–

Why We Built This

The origin story behind the program and why realtors hate it.

Read the Story β†’ πŸ’°

Instant Offer Calculator

Get a real offer for your property in 60 seconds. No obligation.

Get Your Offer β†’ βš™οΈ

How It Works

Step-by-step breakdown of our entire process from start to close.

See the Process β†’ βš–οΈ

Cash vs. Realtor Guide

Detailed comparison of all your options when selling a house.

Compare Options β†’ πŸ“š

Seller Resources

Guides, tips, and market insights for home sellers nationwide.

Browse Articles β†’
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Simple: there's no commission for them. Realtors earn 2.5-3% of the sale price when they list your home. The Bee's Knees program doesn't involve a traditional listing, so there's no financial incentive for them to recommend it. It's not that they're hiding it maliciouslyβ€”it just doesn't fit their business model. Read our origin story for more context.
Because aligned incentives create better outcomes. When you share in the upside, you're motivated to work with us cooperativelyβ€”giving access for repairs, being flexible on timeline, etc. We'd rather make a smaller profit on a smooth transaction than fight for every dollar. Plus, transparency builds trust, and trust builds referrals.
That's our risk, not yours. Your guaranteed minimum is locked in from day one. If the market shifts or the sale price comes in lower than projected, we absorb that loss. You still get your agreed amount. This is why we're careful about which properties we partner onβ€”we only move forward when the numbers work for both of us.
Traditional wholesalers assign your contract to another buyer and take a feeβ€”sometimes $10,000-$30,000 that comes out of your proceeds without you knowing. We don't wholesale. We actually partner with you, invest in improvements, and share the upside transparently. You see every number. No hidden assignment fees. Learn more about how our process works.
Yes. Local Home Buyers USA operates in all 50 states. The name refers to our model: we locate local buyers and partners in your market, not that we're local to you. Our technology platform lets us analyze deals anywhere and connect with our network of trusted contractors and buyers nationwide.
Typically 45-90 days from agreement to you getting paid. This includes time for improvements (2-4 weeks) and the retail sale process. It's faster than listing with a realtor but slower than a quick cash sale. The tradeoff is significant: you net 15-40% more. For most sellers, waiting an extra month for $30,000+ is worth it. Get your instant offer to see your timeline.
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