A homeowner based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho reached out to us about a rental property he owned in Shoreline, Washington — just north of Seattle.
He ended up making $75,000 more than his asking price by taking a route that we presented to him..
I’m Jaromy with Liberty Fair Offer. We buy homes for cash in Washington and Idaho, but this story is about a sale where we got our client an offer $75,000 more than his listing price.
The seller’s situation
The homeowner had a rental property in Shoreline that was about to become vacant.
His tenant was on the way out, and once they left, he feared the home would sit empty while he covered the taxes, and upkeep from Coeur d’Alene — roughly five hours away.
The property also needed work.
Not a full tear-down, but enough that managing repairs from across the state was not something he had the time or interest to take on.
So, he wanted to list it as-is without going through all the repairs.
He wanted to find the option that fit his timeline, his finances, and the reality of the home’s condition.
Hear directly from the seller about his situation:
The seller’s past experience with traditional real estate agents
The seller had worked with real estate agents before. Those experiences were mixed, and that history shaped how he approached this sale.
Some agents he had worked with in the past listed the home, stuck a sign in the yard, and disappeared. No follow-up, no communication, no strategy — just a listing that sat there.
Others mispriced the home from the start, which led to it sitting on the market for four to six months with little movement.
That skepticism about agents, combined with the pressure of the tenant timeline, is exactly what led him to start exploring other options.
He was not writing off agents entirely, but he wanted to see what a direct cash sale looked like before committing to another listing.
How Liberty Fair Offer helped the owner get the best deal
1. The Cash Offer Was Strong, But It Was Not the Right Fit
The homeowner came to us looking for a cash offer, and we gave him one.
The terms were strong. The offer included significant earnest money, a fast closing timeline, and a clean contract. We also walked him through the numbers so he could understand exactly how we reached the offer.
The offer was real and competitive.
But after reviewing the home, the local market, and the seller’s goals, we both reached the same conclusion: the cash offer was not the best fit.
The Shoreline market was strong at the time. Buyer demand was high, and available inventory was limited. That meant the home had a real chance to bring in more money on the open market.
Rather than pushing him to accept the cash offer, we had an honest conversation about the better option. In this case, listing the home as-is gave him a stronger path forward.
2. We recommended listing on the MLS instead
Once we agreed the house could likely bring in more money, we looked at the best option for his timeline.
He still wanted a quick home sale. But speed was not the only goal. He also wanted to make the most from the property.
At the time, the Shoreline market had strong buyer demand and limited inventory. We explained that to him early, so he could see why listing the home as-is made sense.
We listed the property on the Multiple Listing Service, or MLS, without requiring major repairs first.
That gave the home exposure to a much larger pool of buyers than one cash offer could provide. More buyers meant more interest. More interest meant more competition. More competition gave the seller more leverage when offers came in.
A cash offer gives you one number from one buyer.
The MLS opened the door to many buyers, which gave this home a better chance to sell for more.
3. Listing the home ‘as-is’
The home needed work. With the tenants on their way out, there were repairs and renovations that would typically come up before putting a property on the market.
But managing that work from Coeur d’Alene — five hours away — was not realistic for the seller.
He did not have the time, the proximity, or the interest in overseeing contractors and coordinating renovations on a property he was trying to sell.
So we listed it ‘as-is’.
This did two things for him.
First, it saved him money. Renovating a home before selling it is a gamble. There is no guarantee that the money you put into repairs will come back dollar for dollar at closing.
In his case, skipping that step meant keeping more of the final sale price instead of spending it on work that may or may not have moved the needle.
Second, it filtered the buyer pool in a helpful way.
Buyers who submitted offers on an ‘as-is’ listing already understood what they were walking into. That reduces the chance of deals falling apart over inspection surprises or last-minute repair requests.
4. We helped the homeowner negotiate $75,000 over his asking price
Once the home hit the MLS, it attracted several offers in a short window. Even listed ‘as-is’ and needing work, the pricing strategy and market conditions brought serious buyers to the table.
But getting multiple offers is only part of the process. What matters is what you do with them.
We did not just take the first strong number that came in. Every offer was evaluated beyond the price — closing timeline, financing type, contingencies, and overall reliability.
A high offer does not mean much if the buyer’s financing is shaky or the contract is loaded with contingencies that give them room to back out or renegotiate later. Deals like that fall apart, and when they do, the seller loses time, momentum, and sometimes money.
The goal was not just the highest number. It was the strongest overall package — the offer that was most likely to close smoothly, on time, and at the agreed price.
To Wrap It Up
Theodore came to us looking for a cash offer. After reviewing the numbers, we saw that listing his home as-is on the MLS could bring him more. So we told him that.
The result was a $775,000 sale and $75,000 more in his pocket.
At Liberty Fair Offer, we are not pushy cash home buyers.
Yes, we buy houses for cash across Idaho and Washington. But our goal is not to pressure you into taking an offer that does not fit your situation.
We look at your home, your timeline, your market, and your goals. Then we walk you through the options in plain terms. If a cash offer makes sense, we can make one. If another path could help you walk away with more, we will tell you.
If you are looking to sell your house fast in Coeur d’Alene, Shoreline, or nearby areas, Liberty Fair Offer can help.
We serve homeowners across Idaho and Washington with fair cash offers, honest guidance, and a selling process built around your needs.
If you want a fair cash offer without pressure, Liberty Fair Offer is ready to help you compare your options and choose the path that works for you.