Avoid Listing

Why Listing Your Hawaii Home Can Be a Costly Mistake

For decades, listing with a real estate agent was the only way to sell a home. But in Hawaii’s unique market, the “traditional” way is often slow, expensive, and filled with uncertainty. Before you sign a 6-month contract with an agent, understand the true costs and hassles of listing your property on the open market.

The 6% Problem: How Commissions Eat Your Equity

The single biggest expense of a traditional sale is the agent’s commission, typically 5-6% of the sale price. For a home in Hawaii, that can mean $50,000 to $60,000 or more taken directly from your proceeds. With 808sell.com, the commission is always 0%.

Hawaii's Renovation Reality: A Drain on Your Time & Money

To get top dollar on the market, agents will expect you to make repairs and updates. In Hawaii, this is a major financial drain due to the high cost of materials and labor. Common pre-listing costs include:

  • Fixing termite or water damage
  • Updating a dated kitchen or bathroom
  • Replacing an old roof
  • Fresh paint and new flooring

With us, you sell your house “as-is.” You don’t have to fix, clean, or upgrade a single thing.

Endless Showings & The Stress of Uncertainty

Listing your home means keeping it perfectly clean for weeks or months, leaving for last-minute showings, and having strangers critique your personal space. Even after all that, an accepted offer can fall through at the last minute because the buyer’s financing was denied.

Our process involves one simple walkthrough. Our cash offer is guaranteed and won’t fall through because of bank issues.

FeatureListing with a Local AgentSelling to 808sell.com
Commissions5-6% of Sale Price0%
RepairsOften RequiredNone
Closing Timeline60-90+ DaysYour Choice
CertaintyDeals Can Fall ThroughGuaranteed Cash Offer

Skip the Hassle of a Traditional Listing.

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