All Cash Offers Are King — Not Always
So, this one pops up all the time—people hear "cash offer" and instantly assume it's unbeatable. Sure, cash can be great: fewer hoops to jump through, quicker closings… It's tempting. But let me just say this out loud—cash isn't always the golden ticket everyone thinks it is.
Here's a little behind-the-scenes reality. Seen sellers pause on cash deals because the offer was low or came with zero flexibility. Meanwhile, a financed offer came in, a higher price, a super motivated buyer, and maybe even a heartfelt letter attached—and that got accepted. Why? Because homes carry stories, not just square footage. Sellers often care about who's walking into their home next, especially if they've lived there a long time.
Plus, some cash buyers are flippers or investors. That's not necessarily bad, but they're usually not trying to make the seller's life easier—they're trying to cut costs. Had cases where sellers straight-up preferred someone who was genuinely excited about the home, even if financing meant a longer close.
So yeah, cash can be powerful, but context is everything. The "king" isn't the one with the most money—it's the one who brings the right mix of price, timing, and personality to the table.
