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Selling Directly To Leger Home Buyers vs. Listing With A Local Agent
Even in a seller’s market, it’s smart to look at your options to see how you can best reach your goals with the sale of your Calgary house. While you may be able to get a higher sales price listing with a local agent, that doesn’t always boil down to more money in your pocket or less headache. Dive into the details below to compare your selling options.
| Selling with a Calgary Agent | Sold To Leger Home Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees | 6% on average is paid by you, the seller | None |
| Who Pays Closing Costs? | 2% on average is paid by you, the seller | We pay all costs |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency* | Yes, sales can fall through | None needed |
| Appraisal Needed | Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal | No, we make cash offers |
| Average Days Until Sold | +/- 91 days | We provide immediate cash offers |
| Number of Showings | It depends | 1 (just us) |
| Closing Date | 30-60 +/- days after accepting buyers offer | The date of YOUR CHOICE |
| Who Pays For Repairs? | Negotiated during the inspection period | We pay for all repairs |
Work the numbers and see which way helps you get there…
When you really work the numbers you start to see the real benefits that each way of selling your Alberta house offers.
Yes, here at Leger Home Nuyers we won’t be able to offer you full retail value for your house, but we offer other benefits that the traditional house sale route can’t offer.
From offer to close and cash in your hand in as little as 7 days
You can get rid of the headache of that property fast and avoid paying one more utility payment, tax payment, insurance payment, mortgage payment… you get the drill. If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close, you have to figure in all of the costs of holding that property during the time you have it listed and are waiting for the property to close.
Don’t worry about fixing anything up or cleaning your house again and again for buyer after buyer
We don’t care how dirty your house is (we’ve seen worse!) or how many repairs are needed (a complete fixer? great! we love projects). We want to make an offer on your house today. Let us save you time and put more money in your pocket.
No pesky closing fees. We’ve got you covered!
Because we are a full-service professional home buyer here in Alberta, we make it easy for you. We pay for all of the closing costs. What we offer you is what you get (of course minus any mortgage payoff or other encumbrances on the property). Pretty refreshing, eh?
So when you add up the time you could save by working with Leger Home Buyers, the no-hassle experience, and the money you’ll save on commissions, fees, and holding costs while you wait to sell the traditional route, it’s obvious why for so many homeowners in Calgary selling to a professional house buyer is the best viable option.
See for yourself and get a fair all-cash offer on your house today.
*An inspection contingency lets the buyer have time to do an inspection and back out of the sale or negotiate a new price if there are repairs that need to be done. If you can’t come to an agreement with the buyer, the buyer has the right to back out of the sale. Similarly, a financing contingency gives the buyer the wiggle room to back out of the purchase if they can’t obtain a loan or if the home doesn’t appraise for the value that the bank needs to close the loan. Here at Leger Home Buyers, we don’t use bank financing so you don’t have to worry about our ability to close on a deal.
We Buy Houses Across Alberta, Not Just Calgary
If you’re outside of Calgary but still want to sell fast, you’re in luck. Leger Home Buyers works with sellers in cities across Alberta and beyond.
We Serve Homeowners In:
- Airdrie, AB – Ideal for families looking to relocate quickly
- Red Deer, AB – Whether it’s a rental or inherited home, we’re ready to buy
- Okotoks, AB – From modern condos to fixer-uppers, we make it easy
- Chestermere, AB – We help homeowners avoid delays and agent fees
- Lethbridge, AB – Flexible closings and no cleaning required
- Cochrane, AB – Sell fast, even if your property needs major repairs
- Strathmore, AB, Leduc, AB, and Moncton, NB — We’re expanding across provinces
Additional Advantages When You Sell To Leger Home Buyers
When you really add up the numbers and stress involved, it’s easy to see why so many Calgary homeowners decide to work with Leger Home Buyers.
Save Thousands In Costs & Months Of Stress
- Avoid paying one more mortgage payment, tax bill, insurance premium, or utility bill.
- Many homeowners forget that waiting 3+ months to close can mean thousands lost in holding costs.
Sell As-Is, No Cleaning Or Repairs Needed
- Skip spending money fixing up your house or cleaning it for countless showings.
- We buy homes in any condition — from modern layouts in Auburn Bay needing small touch-ups to older homes in Ogden that require a full gut.
No Closing Costs, No Hidden Fees
- We’re a full-service professional home buyer. That means no fees, no commissions, and we cover typical closing costs.
- The price we agree on is the price you walk away with (minus your mortgage or other liens, of course).
Local Homeowners Trust Leger Home Buyers
We’ve helped homeowners across Calgary and nearby communities since 2020. Whether it’s seniors downsizing in Harvest Hills, families inheriting a property in Forest Lawn, or couples relocating out of province, we’ve been there to make the process simple.
Our Alberta clients consistently tell us they chose Leger because they didn’t want to:
- Worry if a buyer’s financing would fall through.
- Keep the house spotless for months while strangers toured through.
- Sink thousands into a kitchen renovation just to maybe get a higher offer.
With us, you skip all of that. You get a straightforward process, an honest offer, and a local team that keeps you informed every step of the way.
Two Ways to Sell Your House, Two Very Different Experiences
If you are thinking about selling your house, it makes sense to compare your options before deciding which path fits your goals. Listing with a local real estate agent may work well for some homeowners, especially if they are willing to spend time preparing the house, hosting showings, negotiating with buyers, and waiting through the usual financing and inspection process. But for many sellers, a direct sale offers a level of certainty and convenience that the traditional route simply cannot match.
At Leger Home Buyers, the goal is to make selling more straightforward. Instead of listing your house and hoping the right buyer comes along, you can sell directly to a local home buyer who makes cash offers and works around your schedule. That means fewer delays, fewer moving parts, and a process designed for homeowners who want a practical solution rather than a drawn-out sale.
Our purpose to help homeowners look beyond the headline sale price and think about the full picture. When you compare commissions, closing costs, repairs, holding costs, showings, financing risk, and time on market, the best option is not always the one that looks highest on paper.
What Selling With an Agent Usually Looks Like
Selling with an agent often means aiming for the highest possible retail price, but that usually comes with tradeoffs. The property may need repairs, cleanup, staging, photos, open houses, and multiple showings before the right buyer is found. Even after accepting an offer, there is still the chance of delays caused by inspections, appraisals, financing issues, or buyer conditions.
What Selling Directly to Leger Home Buyers Looks Like
Selling directly to Leger Home Buyers is built around simplicity and control. There are no agent commissions, no seller-paid closing costs, no financing contingency, and no appraisal requirement tied to a bank loan.
What the Real Comparison Comes Down To
A traditional listing can sometimes lead to a higher gross sale price, but that does not automatically mean more money in your pocket. Once commissions, closing costs, repair requests, holding costs, and months of waiting are factored in, the numbers can look very different.
A direct sale to Leger Home Buyers is less about chasing top retail value and more about reducing uncertainty. For homeowners dealing with an inherited house, a property that needs work, a move, financial pressure, or a house they simply want to sell without hassle, that tradeoff can make a lot of sense.
Keep More of the Sale Simple
With a direct sale, you avoid the usual seller-paid commissions and closing costs. That can remove a significant amount of friction from the process.
Avoid Repairs and Showings
Leger Home Buyers buys houses as-is. That means no prep work, no repeated cleaning, and no cycle of showings while you wait for a buyer to commit.
Choose the Timeline That Fits You
A traditional sale often puts the market in control of the timeline. With Leger Home Buyers, closing can happen in as little as 7 days or on the date of your choice. That flexibility matters when speed or certainty is important.
How Much Time & Money
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When you total up the commissions you won’t pay, the repairs you won’t have to make, the holding costs you’ll avoid, and the months of uncertainty you’ll skip, it’s clear why so many Calgary homeowners decide to sell to Leger Home Buyers.
We make it easy. From offer to closing, you could have cash in hand in as little as 7 days. Or take as long as you need — you’re in control.
