
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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