Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator | J&B Homebuyers

What Will You Actually Walk Away With?

Compare your true net proceeds from a traditional listing versus a cash offer — after every cost is factored in.

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What you think the home would sell for in good condition
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Current payoff amount (enter 0 if paid off)
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What it would cost to fix up before listing
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Mortgage + taxes + insurance per month
This sets the days-on-market used to calculate carrying costs
Option A
Traditional Listing with Agent
Sale price (est.) —
Agent commission (5.5%) —
Closing costs (~2.5%) —
Repairs before listing —
Carrying costs —
Mortgage payoff —
You walk away with: —
Average 60–90+ days to close
Option B
Cash Offer from J&B Homebuyers
Estimated cash offer —
Agent commissions $0
Closing costs $0 (we cover them)
Repairs $0 (as-is)
Carrying costs $0 (as little as 14 days)
Mortgage payoff —
You walk away with: —
✓ No repairs · No fees · Close in as little as 14 days

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This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Cash offer estimates use a simplified model and actual offers may vary based on property condition, location, and current market conditions. Traditional sale figures assume a 5.5% agent commission, 2.5% in seller-paid closing costs, and average carrying time for your selected timeline. Results are not a guarantee of any specific offer or sale price.

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