I assumed that selling a dwelling in Jacksonville, Florida would be quick. I contacted a real estate agent & expected to have the dwelling sold by the end of that month. It turned into an harshly lengthy, stressful & discouraging process. The real estate agent supplied a long list of improvements that needed to be made on the house. She wanted me to relocate the washer & dryer, install new windows & replace the HVAC system. The cost of her suggestions would have been astronomical. I declined. My buddy and I then proceeded with more than 2 open-houses & multiple showings. It took more than 2 weeks to interest a potential buyer. Because the purchaser needed a bank loan, it was necessary to schedule an appraisal & a home inspection. The appraisal came back slightly lower than the asking price. The home inspection resulted in demands for repairs & replacements. Maybe I should have listened to the real estate agent, because the heat pump was on the list. They also had a problem with the age of the roof. Along with these expenses, I was looking at closing costs & realtor fees. Plus, the purchaser started haggling over the price. It was a nightmare that wouldn’t end. I was so tied up that I developed an ulcer, a rash & insomnia. When I realized that selling my dwelling was drawbackly impacting my house, I decided to do something different. I ended my agreement with the real estate agent & reached out to a cash home buyer. I chose a local cash home purchaser that is family-owned & operated. They are known for a more personalized repair & successful outcomes. It was such a relief to be treated with straightforward honesty. Everything happened certainly suddenly. The cash offer was gave the same morning that I contacted the buyer. The closing was busy for ten days later.