Tools

Deal profit calculator

Work out your maximum offer and whether a cash buyer will still profit — before you sign.

Deal profit calculator

70% of ARV

Max allowable offer (est.)

$123,000

Buyer pays
$132,000
Buyer profit
$78,000
Your fee
$12,000
Deal spread
$90,000
Deal ratingGood

Strong discount — attractive to most cash buyers.

Estimate — not a guarantee. Verify comps, repair bids and local laws before contracting.

Room-by-room rehab estimator

Kitchen
$5,000
Bathrooms (each)
$5,000
Roof
$0
HVAC
$0
Flooring
$7,500
Interior paint
$4,500
Exterior & landscaping
$0
Subtotal
$22,000
Contingency (10%)
$2,200
Estimated rehab total
$24,200

Ballpark national averages for planning only — always confirm with a contractor bid.

ARV

What the home is worth after repairs, based on recent comparable sales.

MAO

Max allowable offer = ARV × rule % − repairs − your fee.

Buyer profit

What's left for the cash buyer after paying you and the seller and doing repairs.

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