Should I Sell to a Home Investor or List With an Agent?

When making plans to sell a house, homeowners face a big decision: Should they sell to a home investor, or work with a local real estate agent and list on the open market? As investor sales continue to develop, so do the options available to sellers. Here is what to know about both paths — and how to choose the right option for you.

What is the difference between an investor and a typical homebuyer?

Perhaps the biggest difference between an investor and the typical homebuyer is their intentions for the property upon buying it. In the case of the typical homebuyer, they’re looking for a permanent residence for themselves and their family.

Investors, on the other hand, see your home as a business opportunity. Depending on the type of investor, they may be looking to make some renovations and flip the house, or they may want to invest in rental property for income.

“These investors are interested in making a profit,” top-selling Houston real estate agent Creston Inderrieden says. “They’re interested in getting the home for as little as possible and then making as much as possible.”