What You Need to Know... It’s tempting: a real estate investor or “flipper” approaches you with a cash offer to buy your home as-is. No cleaning, staging, showings, or waiting. No agent commissions. Just a fast, easy sale. But before you accept, it’s important to understand the potential disadvantages of selling your home off-market without exposing it to the open market. 1. You May Sell for Far Less Than Market Value Flippers are not buying your home to live in—it’s a busine