One Call.
Three Real Numbers
Your House. You Pick
Cash, auction, or listed on the open market. Call and we will build all three numbers with you on the phone, then put them in writing. You choose, and our team goes to work on the one you picked.
- ✓ All three numbers in writing. Free, no obligation
- ✓ A licensed agent involved start to finish
- ✓ We do not recommend one. That is the whole point.
“My house needed work and I had no time to fix it. Birddog bought it as is and made the process easy. No fees, no waiting, just a quick, smooth sale.”
Your House. Your Choice.
Three Real Ways to Sell It.
Here is what each one is, what it gets you, and what it costs you. We are not going to tell you which to pick. You know your situation better than we do.
We'll show you which option is built around that. You still pick.
The Trade-Off, on a Seesaw
Price and speed sit on opposite ends. Slide the balance, or tap a button above, and watch it tip.
Slide the balance, or enter your Zillow estimate to see real numbers.
Illustrative trade-off only. Your three real numbers come from the free intake, in writing.
Cash Purchase
Your pick- ✓ Close in as little as 7 days, on your date
- ✓ Sold as-is, with no repairs or cleaning
- ✓ No showings and no strangers in the house
- ✓ No buyer financing that can fall through
- ✓ The number agreed is the number you receive
- – The lowest of the three gross prices
- – Speed and certainty are what you are buying with the difference
Auction
Your pick- ✓ Buyers compete against each other, not against you
- ✓ A firm, public end date
- ✓ The market sets the price instead of a negotiation
- ✓ Works on property that is hard to compare
- ✓ Can roll into a listing if no buyer meets your number
- – No floor under the price
- – A 3% seller fee
- – The buyer pays a premium on top of their bid
List on the Market
Your pick- ✓ Full exposure to every buyer and agent
- ✓ MLS syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin
- ✓ Professional photography and marketing
- ✓ Retail buyers using financing pay retail
- ✓ Represented start to finish by a licensed agent
- – Time on market
- – Repairs and cleaning before it can be shown
- – A buyer whose financing has to be approved
Send It In Writing Instead
Two minutes. We will come back with all three numbers. Calling is faster, but this works too.
Get All Three Numbers, Free
Two minutes. We show you what cash, auction, and listing each net you.
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How the Three Compare
There is no best option, only trade-offs. Green marks where each one wins.
| Cash | Auction | Listed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross sale price | Lower | Market decides | Highest |
| Buyer pool | One buyer | Investors and cash buyers | Everyone |
| Competing offers | No | By design | Possible |
| Certainty of end date | You choose it | Fixed in advance | Open ended |
| Time to close | 7 to 14 days | Auction date plus closing | 30 to 90+ days |
| Repairs and cleaning | None | Usually none | Usually needed |
| Showings | None | Limited | Yes |
| Can it fall through? | No | Rarely | Yes, buyer financing |
| Costs you pay | None | 3%, buyer pays a premium | 6% plus closing |
Everyone has to trade one thing or another. There is no Highest Price, Fastest Sale, Cheapest Cost. That's a unicorn.
Why We Can Afford to Be Honest with You
Fair question. Everyone says they have your interests at heart. Here is the structural reason we do.
They Only Earn If You Take Their Offer
Every company that mails you an offer has exactly one outcome that pays them. When the only tool is their offer, every house looks like their kind of deal.
- ✗ One number, take it or leave it
- ✗ "Advice" that always points at their offer
- ✗ Nothing to compare it against
We Earn Whichever One You Choose
A margin on a cash purchase, a fee on an auction, a commission on a listing. That is exactly why we can lay all three out and genuinely not care which you pick.
- ✓ Three real numbers, in writing
- ✓ No reason to steer you anywhere
- ✓ You compare, you choose, we execute
Our job is to give you the numbers and the options. Your job is to choose. Then our team goes to work on the one you chose.
We Work With Anyone Looking to Sell, for Any Reason at All
Ready for the Next House
Moving up, moving down, or moving on.
Relocating
A job or family is taking you somewhere else.
Inherited a Property
A house you did not plan on, often with family involved.
Done Being a Landlord
Tenants and repairs stopped being worth it.
The House Needs Work
Repairs you would rather not take on before selling.
On a Deadline
A date you need this settled by, for any reason.
Three Steps, and You Can Stop at Any One of Them
Tell Us About the House
Address, condition, and your timeline. Two minutes by form or phone.
We Build All Three Numbers
What cash, auction and listing would each net you after costs and any payoff.
You Choose, and We Execute
Pick any of the three, or none. Whichever you pick, that team goes to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it really cost nothing to see the three numbers?+
Yes. The numbers are free and there is no obligation to sell at all. You can take all three, choose one, or walk away. The intake and the workup cost you nothing either way.
Will you pressure me toward the cash offer?+
No. The reason is structural, not a promise. We earn on all three paths: a margin on a cash purchase, a fee on an auction, a commission on a listing. We are paid whichever one you choose, so we genuinely do not care which you pick.
How much do cash buyers actually pay for a house?+
Industry estimates commonly run 70–85% of market value. The discount is what pays for speed, certainty, and taking the house as-is. That is exactly why we put the cash number next to the listing and auction numbers in writing: you see the real gap for your house, not a rule of thumb, and decide if the trade is worth it.
Are "we buy houses" companies a scam?+
Most are legitimate, but the space has real bad actors. The classic red flag is any upfront fee. Protect yourself: never pay to get an offer, get everything in writing, and compare the cash number against what listing or auction would net. Our numbers are free, a licensed agent is involved, and we earn the same whichever path you pick, so we have no reason to talk your price down.
How do I sell a house I inherited in South Carolina?+
In most cases the estate needs a Personal Representative formally appointed before the house can close, and probate often runs 6–12 months. The good news: you can get your three numbers while that runs, so the family can agree on a plan (take cash, auction it, or list it) before the house is even ready to sell. We work with inherited properties all the time, family dynamics included.
Can I sell my house at auction instead of listing it?+
Yes. For property that is hard to price, competition on a firm public date can work well. Know the difference: an absolute auction sells to the highest bidder with no minimum, while a reserve auction lets you set a floor or confirm the final bid. Most residential auctions run with seller confirmation, so a $300K house does not go for $90K without your signature. It is one of the three numbers we build for you.
How much are realtor fees in South Carolina?+
There is no fixed rate. Commissions are fully negotiable by law. South Carolina averages run roughly 2.9% for the listing side and about 3% for the buyer's agent, and since the 2024 rule changes, whether you pay the buyer's agent at all is your call: pay it, negotiate it, or offer it as a concession. Your listing number from us shows the net after every fee, so nothing is hidden in a percentage.
How long does it take to sell a house around here?+
A typical Upstate listing runs around 50–60 days on market (longer in some areas) plus closing. An auction closes shortly after its fixed date. A cash sale can close in 7–14 days, on the day you pick. If you have a hard move-out date, tell us. The timeline is often what decides which of the three numbers wins.
Why isn't my house selling?+
Usually price, condition, or exposure. In this market a large share of listings take at least one price reduction before selling. Before you cut again, it is worth seeing what an auction or a cash sale would actually net you. Sometimes the listing is still the right answer at a new price; sometimes another exit nets you more once you count carrying costs. The three numbers settle it.
Do I have to fix my house before selling it in SC?+
No. South Carolina requires you to disclose the property's condition before a contract is signed (Title 27, Ch. 50). It does not require you to repair anything. Cash buys the house as-is with no cleaning or showings; auctions usually need no prep either; a listing typically nets more with repairs done. Not being able to afford repairs does not rule out a normal sale. It just changes which number wins.
What situations do you work with?+
Any reason to sell: moving up or on, relocating, an inherited property, done being a landlord, a house that needs work, or a deadline you need this settled by. Any reason is a good enough reason to look at all three numbers.
Understand All Three Numbers Before You Decide Anything
One conversation, three real options, in writing. No cost and no obligation to sell.