Most Dallas homeowners assume listing with a realtor is always the better financial decision. Run these numbers on a real sale and that assumption falls apart fast.

The question is never just what price can I get. It is what do I actually walk away with, and how long does it take to get there. A traditional sale in Dallas can take 45 to 75 days to close once under contract — and that is assuming nothing goes wrong. Financing falls through on roughly 5% of deals. Inspection negotiations eat into your net. Commissions take another 5 to 6%.

This page breaks down every major selling option available to Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners so you can make an informed decision based on your actual situation — not sales pitches.