National cash buyers use algorithms and deduct hidden service fees. We evaluate real repair costs in person.
| The Hickey Team | National iBuyers / Wholesalers | Traditional Listing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who Values The House | A local builder, in person | An algorithm + automated model | Your agent, then the market |
| Hidden Service Charges | None ($0) | 5%–8% fee deducted at close | None (standard commission) |
| Contract Assignment | Never — we are the direct buyer | Often shopped to third parties | N/A |
| Can Also List It? | Yes — licensed agent on team | No | Yes |
Most people only get one offer before they sign. Here's what a second opinion actually gives you.
National buyers use automated valuations that often undercount repair costs or pad margins. A local builder can read the same house differently — and sometimes significantly better.
Speed and certainty have a real cost. We'll show you what a traditional listing would likely net alongside any cash offer, so the tradeoff is your informed choice, not someone else's assumption about what you'll accept.
Service charges, assignment fees, and repair deductions aren't always disclosed clearly upfront. We'll walk through the offer line by line and tell you exactly what you're netting at the table.
If the offer you already have is genuinely the best option, we'll tell you that. We'd rather give you a straight answer than push you toward something that doesn't serve you.
Takes about a minute. No obligation, no follow-up you didn't ask for, and no pressure to do anything at all.
Check My Offer — It's FreeLicensed Status Disclosure: Shayne Hickey is a licensed Texas real estate sales agent (#750298) with Texas Ally Real Estate Group. When buying directly for cash, we act as principals for our own account, not as your listing agent. No agency or fiduciary relationship is created by submitting this form.