One of my clients wanted to sell their house without getting it in top shape or showing the home on the market. He had an offer from one of the "easy sale companies".

What he really wanted was to maximize the sale of his home so he could afford a one level home for him and his wife so they could live comfortably without stairs.

Luckily he called me and asked if he was leaving money on the table. I viewed the home and called investors that would beat the current offer and used that offer as a starting point. He did not want to show the house because his wife was ill and leaving the house for each showing was not in the plans. He then told me they were leaving for a weekend trip and he allowed me to show it that weekend only. We listed the home and sold it for $30k more than the investor offer. A young couple saw the potential even though it was not in pristine condition but had good bones. They bought it and my clients moved on with extra money in their pocket.