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Cash Offer vs Bee's Knees Partnership

THE $50,000 Question

Two ways to sell your house. One puts significantly more money in your pocket. Here's the transparent math on both.

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Justin Erickson
Founder & CEO
📖 8 min read
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Here's something most home buyers won't tell you: they offer two very different programs—one that benefits them more, and one that benefits you more. Most only mention the first one.

At Local Home Buyers USA, we offer both. And we think you deserve to see them side by side, with complete transparency about how each one works and what you'll actually net.

This comparison uses a real example: a $300,000 ARV home (after-repair value) in fair condition needing about $27,000 in updates. We'll show you exactly what you'd receive under each option—and more importantly, when each option makes sense.

No games. No pressure. Just math.

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The Breakdown

Side-by-Side Comparison

Every factor that matters, compared honestly.

Factor
💵
Cash Offer
🐝
Bee's Knees
Net to You ($300K ARV)
$255,000
$278,000
Time to Close
7-14 days
60-90 days
Repairs Required
✓ None
✓ None (we handle)
Out-of-Pocket Costs
$0
$0
Showings Required
✓ None
Yes (typically 5-15)
Certainty of Close
99%+
~95%
Our Fee
~10% (built in)
5% of sale price
Who Pays for Repairs
Deducted from offer
We front costs
Sale Price Transparency
Fixed offer
Full market exposure
Ideal For
Speed & certainty
Maximum profit
Show Your Work

The Actual Math

Exactly how we calculate each offer for a $300K ARV home in fair condition.

💵
Cash Offer
After Repair Value (ARV) $300,000
× 90% (lower discount) $270,000
− Closing Costs −$8,000
− Holding Costs (1 mo) −$3,500
− Profit Margin −$3,500
Your Cash Offer $255,000
🐝
Bee's Knees Partnership
Expected Sale Price $295,000
− Our 5% Fee −$14,750
− Closing Costs (~1%) −$2,950
Your Net Proceeds $277,300
Extra Money with Bee's Knees
+$22,300
That's 9% more than the cash offer—for the same house.
🔢 Your Numbers

Calculate Your Options

Enter your home's details to see both offers side by side.

💵 Cash Offer
$255,000
Close in 7-14 days
🐝 Bee's Knees Net
$277,300
+$22,300 more
Close in 60-90 days
🐝 Bee's Knees puts $22,300 more in your pocket
The Right Choice

When to Choose Each Option

Both exist for a reason. Here's honest guidance.

💵
Choose Cash When...
Speed and certainty matter most
⚡
You need to close in under 3 weeks Foreclosure, job relocation, or other hard deadlines.
🔧
Major structural or environmental issues Foundation problems, fire damage, or issues blocking financing.
🚫
You can't accommodate any showings Health issues, hoarding, or extreme privacy needs.
📉
Rapidly declining local market When speed beats waiting for a price that may never come.
🐝
Choose Bee's Knees When...
Maximizing profit is the priority
💰
You want the most money possible Willing to wait 60-90 days for higher net proceeds.
🏠
Home has good bones but needs updating Cosmetic issues buyers will pay us to fix.
✨
You don't want to manage contractors We handle renovations, staging, listing—you do nothing.
📊
You want full market exposure See what buyers are actually willing to pay.
🐝

Get Your Personalized Comparison

Answer 8 quick questions and we'll show you exactly what you'd net from each option—with complete transparency.

Take the Home Profit Quiz 📞 1-800-858-0588

No contact info required. No pressure.
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About the Author

Justin Erickson

Founder & CEO, Local Home Buyers USA

Justin built Local Home Buyers USA on a simple premise: sellers deserve to see all their options with complete transparency. The Bee's Knees Partnership program was created specifically to give sellers a way to capture more equity without the hassle of a traditional listing. When it makes sense, he'll tell you to take the cash. When it doesn't, he'll show you why.