Selling a house in Kansas City can feel overwhelming — especially if you’ve never done it before.
You might be wondering:
- What’s the first step?
- How much does it cost to sell a house?
- How long will it take?
- And most importantly… how do you make sure you’re getting a fair price?
At Liberty Road Homes, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners in KC understand their options when it comes to selling. Below, we break down the traditional home selling process — and introduce a faster, easier alternative for homeowners who’d rather skip the hassle.
Let’s take a look.
The Traditional Home Selling Process in Kansas City
Most homeowners in Kansas City choose the traditional route: they hire a real estate agent, list the property on the MLS, fix things up, stage it, show it, negotiate offers, and wait weeks (or months) to close.
From listing to closing, this process usually takes 90+ days — not including the time it takes to prep the home and find an agent.
Here’s how it works step-by-step:
1. Find the Right Kansas City Realtor
The first step is choosing a real estate agent you can trust. Look for someone who knows the local Kansas City market and has a proven track record.
Ask about their commission fees (typically 5–6%), their average time on market, and their marketing strategy.
2. Decide on a Listing Price
Your agent will recommend a list price based on market comparables — but it’s smart to double-check by looking at recent sales in your neighborhood. Pricing too high can scare off buyers. Pricing too low might leave money on the table.
3. Make Repairs & Get the Home Ready
Most agents will suggest sprucing up the house before listing. That could mean painting, patching drywall, fixing leaky faucets, updating light fixtures, or even replacing flooring.
You’ll cover these costs out-of-pocket — and there’s no guarantee you’ll make that money back.
4. Stage the Home & Take Photos
Your agent may recommend staging the home and hiring a professional photographer to help it stand out online. This can add hundreds (sometimes thousands) in extra costs.
5. Show the Property
Next comes open houses and private showings. You’ll usually need to leave the home during these appointments — which can be inconvenient, especially if you’re still living there.
6. Review Offers & Negotiate
Once offers start coming in, your agent will help you review and respond. You can accept, reject, or counter. This can lead to back-and-forth negotiations that drag on for days.
7. Prepare for Appraisal & Inspections
After accepting an offer, the buyer’s lender will require an appraisal. Most buyers will also hire inspectors to look for hidden issues.
If major repairs come up, you may have to fix them or renegotiate the price — sometimes even walk away from the deal.
8. Wait for Closing
If everything goes well, closing is scheduled 30–45 days after an offer is accepted. At closing, you’ll pay agent commissions, transfer fees, title company costs, property taxes and more — sometimes adding up to 10% of the sale price.
An Easier Way to Sell Your Kansas City Home (For Cash)
We get it — not everyone wants to clean, stage, wait, and worry. That’s why Liberty Road Homes offers a simple alternative.
Here’s how it works:
- ✅ You tell us about your house
- ✅ We make a cash offer within 48 hours
- ✅ If you accept, we close in as little as 14 days or on your timeline
- ✅ You pay $0 in commissions or closing costs
Whether you’re facing foreclosure, inherited a property, or just want to move on without the headaches — we’re here to help.
Call or text us at (816) 290-7004 to speak directly with our team. We’re always happy to chat and answer your questions — even if you’re just exploring your options.
Final Thoughts
Selling a house doesn’t have to be stressful. While the traditional route works for some, it’s not the only option.
📞 Ready to get started?
Call or text (816) 290-7004 and let’s talk about your situation.
We’re proud to be Kansas City’s trusted home buyer — and we’d be honored to work with you.
About Liberty Road Homes
Thank you for visiting our blog. We’re proud Kansas City residents dedicated to purchasing off-market properties for cash without involving commissions. Unlike some ‘flippers’ or ‘investors’ looking to pay pennies on the dollar, we approach buying your home differently than everyone else…and we do that by LISTENING TO YOU.
We want to know, not just why you are selling, but what your goals are and how selling the house will help you reach them. We want to approach buying your home the same way we would as a friend or a family member. Our goal is to help create a scenario that is a win-win for everyone involved and everyone to end up better off than when they started.
This is what separates Liberty Road Homes from everyone else.
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