Your Selling Options
Your House. Your Situation. Your Options.
There's More Than One Way to Sell a House
Every homeowner's situation is different. Sometimes a direct cash offer makes the most sense. Sometimes a private off-market sale can provide more flexibility or a stronger offer. Sometimes listing the property on the MLS — even completely as-is — can produce the best result. And in certain situations, a more creative solution may be worth considering.
At Match Home Buyers, we take the time to understand your property, your timeline, and what you're trying to accomplish before helping you compare the paths available.
Our approach is simple: listen first, educate clearly, and help you choose the path that makes the most sense for you.
Option 01
Direct Cash Offer
Fast. Simple. Straightforward.
Sell your house directly to Match Home Buyers without making repairs, cleaning everything out, or preparing the property for the traditional market.
We'll evaluate the property, explain our offer clearly, and let you decide whether it works for you.
- Sell completely as-is
- No required repairs
- No traditional showings
- No need to clean everything out
- Flexible closing
- Close in as little as 10–21 days
- No obligation to accept our offer
Best For: Homeowners who value speed, simplicity, certainty, privacy, or simply want to be done with the property.
Option 02
Off-Market & Private Sale
Private. Flexible. Access to More Buyers.
Maybe selling directly to Match Home Buyers isn't the best fit — but you also don't want to put your property on the MLS.
Our off-market approach gives us another way to help. We can evaluate your property, agree on the number that works for you, and then privately tap into our network of more than 1,000 local and regional buyers and investors to try to find the right buyer for the property.
Different buyers have different renovation plans, rental strategies, investment criteria, and price points, which can sometimes create stronger off-market offers while keeping the process private and flexible.
How Our Private Sale Process Works
Tell Us About Your Property
We'll start with a conversation about your property, its condition, your timeline, and most importantly, what you're hoping to accomplish from the sale.
Agree on the Number That Works for You
We'll evaluate the property together and have an honest conversation about value. If an off-market sale makes sense, we'll agree on the amount you want to net from the sale before we move forward.
You'll know your number upfront — no guessing and no surprises.
We Tap Into Our Buyer Network
Once we agree on terms, Match Home Buyers goes to work. We privately present the property to our network of 1,000+ local and regional buyers and investors to find the right buyer — without publicly listing it on the MLS.
We Keep Everything Transparent
We'll keep you informed throughout the process and explain how the transaction is structured, what you can expect to receive, and any important terms before closing.
Our goal is for you to understand exactly how the deal works before you say yes.
Close on the Terms You Agreed To
Once the right buyer is secured, we'll coordinate with the title company and move toward closing based on the agreed terms and timeline. Depending on the transaction, flexible closing, post-closing occupancy, or additional time to move may also be available.
Private Sale — No MLS Required
Avoid open houses, public listings, lockboxes, and unnecessary traffic through your home.
Qualified Buyers. Competitive Offers.
Different buyers value properties differently. Access to our buyer network may create stronger off-market opportunities.
Sell Now. Move Later.
In certain transactions, you may be able to receive your sale proceeds at closing and remain in the home for up to 30 days afterward, giving you additional time to move.
Availability depends on the buyer and terms of the transaction.
Flexible Terms Built Around You
Closing date, possession, property condition, and other terms may be structured around what you actually need.
Transparency Matters to Us
Before moving forward, we'll explain the structure of the transaction, what you're expected to receive, and how Match Home Buyers may be compensated. We believe the best transactions are the ones where everyone understands the numbers and feels good about the agreement.
Option 03
List Your House on the MLS
Maximum Market Exposure. A Strategy Built Around Your Home.
If you have the time and your priority is getting the strongest price the market may support, listing your property on the MLS may be the best option.
As licensed real estate professionals and experienced real estate investors, we understand both sides of the transaction. We know how to analyze comparable sales, property condition, repairs, renovation potential, buyer demand, and current market activity to help determine what your home could realistically sell for.
Then we build the strategy around your property and your goals — not a one-size-fits-all listing plan.
List As-Is
Sell As-Is on the MLS
Listing your home does not mean you have to renovate it first.
If putting additional money, time, or effort into the property doesn't make sense, we can list and market the home in its current condition and expose it to the full market.
- No major renovation required before listing
- Full MLS exposure
- Access to owner-occupant and investor buyers
- Professional pricing
- Professional marketing
- Seller decides which offer to accept
- Property marketed based on its actual condition
Traditional showings, inspections, financing, appraisal requirements, and buyer negotiations may still be part of the process depending on the buyer.
Prepare & List
Prepare & List for the Market
For some properties, a few strategic repairs or improvements may help increase value.
Our experience with renovations and investments allows us to look at potential improvements from a return-on-investment perspective — not simply recommend spending money because something is outdated.
We'll help you understand what may actually be worth doing and what probably isn't before you spend the money.
May Include
- Cleaning and decluttering
- Cosmetic improvements
- Select repairs
- Strategic updates
- Professional photography
- MLS marketing
- Buyer and agent outreach
- Showings and open houses when appropriate
- Offer negotiation
The goal isn't to spend the most money. It's to determine whether spending some money could realistically improve what you net from the sale.
How the MLS Listing Process Works
Understand Your Goals
We'll talk about your timeline, the property, its condition, and what matters most to you.
Determine Market Value
We'll analyze comparable sales, current competition, condition, location, repairs, buyer demand, and market trends to establish a realistic pricing range and selling strategy.
Choose Your Strategy
We'll help you decide whether it makes more sense to sell as-is or make select improvements before listing.
Market the Property
We'll position the home for the market using professional pricing, MLS exposure, photography, marketing, buyer and agent outreach, and a strategy designed to generate qualified interest.
Review Offers & Negotiate
We'll help you compare more than just the purchase price. We'll review financing, contingencies, inspections, concessions, closing timeline, seller costs, and estimated net proceeds so you understand which offer is actually strongest.
Manage the Sale Through Closing
Once you accept an offer, we'll help coordinate inspections, appraisal, title, negotiations, deadlines, and closing so you understand what is happening throughout the transaction.
It's Not Just About What Your House Sells For.
It's About What You Net.
Sale price is only one part of the equation. We'll help you look at commissions, concessions, repairs, holding costs, closing costs, and your expected net proceeds so you can compare your options more accurately.
Off-Market Sale vs. MLS Listing
Neither option is automatically better. The right choice depends on what matters most to you.
Off-Market / Private Sale
Pros
- More certainty in many transactions
- Typically working with experienced investors or qualified buyers
- Many buyers use cash or investment financing
- Less chance of an emotional buyer getting cold feet
- Sell as-is
- Fewer traditional showings
- More privacy
- Flexible terms
- Potential post-closing occupancy
- Know your target net upfront
- Faster process in many situations
- Less coordination between agents, lenders, inspectors, and appraisers
Things to Consider
- Property is not exposed to every buyer on the open market
- An owner-occupant may potentially pay more
- Buyer demand depends on location, condition, and investment criteria
- Not every property is an ideal off-market property
Best for sellers who value certainty, convenience, privacy, flexibility, and knowing their numbers upfront.
MLS / Open-Market Sale
Pros
- Maximum market exposure
- Access to owner-occupants and investors
- Emotional buyers may sometimes pay more
- Multiple buyers may compete for the property
- Potential for a higher sale price
- Professional marketing and negotiation
- Property can still be listed as-is
Things to Consider
- Less certainty until closing
- Buyer may terminate under contract contingencies
- Financing may fall through
- Inspection issues may create renegotiations
- Appraisal can affect a financed transaction
- More showings and appointments
- Typically longer timeline
- Commissions and selling costs
- Seller concessions may be requested
- More negotiation between buyer, seller, agents, inspectors, lenders, and other parties
- Highest offer does not always equal highest net proceeds
Best for sellers who have more time and want maximum market exposure to pursue the strongest possible market price.
| Factor | Off-Market / Private Sale | MLS Listing |
|---|---|---|
| Market Exposure | Private buyer network | Full open market |
| Property Condition | Usually as-is | As-is or prepared |
| Showings | Limited | Typically more |
| Buyer Type | Mostly investors / qualified private buyers | Owner-occupants + investors |
| Financing Risk | Often lower | Can vary |
| Timeline | Often faster | Typically longer |
| Certainty | Generally higher | More variables |
| Price Potential | Competitive off-market pricing | Maximum market exposure |
| Net Known Upfront | Often yes | Estimated until closing |
| Flexibility | High | Depends on buyer |
| Privacy | Higher | Lower |
| Post-Closing Occupancy | May be available | Negotiable |
These are general comparisons only. None of these outcomes are guaranteed for any specific transaction.
Option 04
Creative & Flexible Solutions
Sometimes the Right Answer Looks Different.
Some situations don't fit neatly into a cash offer, private sale, or traditional MLS listing.
Depending on the property, equity, financing, seller goals, and circumstances, there may be other ways to structure a transaction.
Possible Solutions May Include
- Delayed closing
- Post-closing occupancy
- Short-term leaseback
- Seller financing
- Lease purchase
- Subject-to existing financing
- Other custom transaction structures
Important: Not every solution works for every property or seller. We'll explain how the structure works, the potential benefits, the risks, and whether it actually makes sense for your situation before anything moves forward.
Which Option Is Right for You?
You don't have to figure that out before contacting us.
We'll look at your property, condition, estimated market value, repairs, timeline, equity, buyer demand, desired net proceeds, and what matters most to you.
Then we help compare:
Sometimes the Fastest Option Isn't the Highest Price.
Sometimes the Highest Price Isn't the Easiest Option.
The right solution depends on what matters most to you.
Let's Find the Right Way to Sell Your House
Tell us a little about your property and what you're hoping to accomplish. We'll help you understand the paths available, explain the trade-offs, and answer your questions so you can make an informed decision.
No pressure. No obligation. Just honest information and real options.
Helping Homeowners Across Greater Cincinnati
Match Home Buyers works with homeowners throughout Cincinnati, Hamilton, Fairfield, Middletown, West Chester, Mason, Lebanon, Milford, Batavia and surrounding communities across Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties.
Representation Disclosure: Leo Rodriguez and Alicia Neubauer are licensed real estate professionals. When presenting a cash offer or other off-market solution, we are acting as buyers/investors and do not represent you as your real estate agent. If you choose to list your property with us, a separate agency relationship would be established and we would then act as your Realtors under a signed listing agreement.