The MLS Takes 60 to 90 Days. A Cash Offer Closes in 14. Here Is When That Trade Makes Sense for a California Seller.

Troy Mire

Published on: 08/04/2026

A traditional MLS sale costs 6 to 9 percent in commissions and fees and takes months. A cash offer closes in weeks. For the right seller situation, the trade is worth every dollar of the difference.