I don't think it does. It might get your offer accepted over others, but unless other fantastic terms come with the cash offer versus a highly qualified borrower with excellent terms, I don't see why it should buy a deep discount. Ultimately, it depends on the offer, the situation, the home, the seller's motivation.

Depends on the property! If it's harder to finance, maybe cash might justify a lower deal. But if the property is not hard to finance, doesn't have huge condition issues and will appraise for the sale price then cash or financing is going to be the same to the seller.

It makes a difference. How much depends on a lot of different factors. 

Sometimes it does, every deal is unique.

In these parts it usually does Peter Mohylsky, SoWal Is HOME. 

Cash may equal quick; however, not always king.

It depends on the motivation and urgency of the seller.

Nope. Cash buyers want to think is does. Green is green whether it is cash or a mortgage. It might help them win in a multiple offer situation but, the offer still needs to be competitive. Also, from my experience, cash buyers are picky over inspection items. 

Depends, some times yes.

I like them a lot.

I agree with Candice A. Donofrio . Money is money unless there are special circumstances where finincing won't work! 

Hmmm. Too general.

What is "low"??

Cash typically can get at least some kind of discount but not always and as Candice A. Donofrio mentioned when there's no pushing the appraisal situation, good condition etc - it doesn't matter too much to the seller if the cash he receives comes from the buyer or the buyer's bank.  So a cash buyer would be folly to think they are going to get huge discount in our market.

It depends how bad the seller needs or wants to sell. I have sellers who will wait for top price. I have sellers that need to sell to beat the foreclosure man. I like to give my sellers the good, the bad and the ugly of cash sales. 

I say "no". It all becomes cash at closing.  The time frame to close is shorter but typically not enough to justify a significantly low offer price.  IMHO, there's more value for a seller in inspections being waived than taking cash in today's climate. 

In certain situations it can.

It depends on how low the offer is, but I generally like cash offers.

Sometimes.

In my book, Cash does not change value

There are many components in an offer the Seller has to consider.  In addition to no conditions, the closing date can also be a big factor.

Gosh, discussed here all the time - cash does not justify 20% off. Most sellers will wait the 30-45 days to get the extra money. Think of that return?

Honestly, isn't it cash for the seller anway? 15 days for this way, 30 for that way.

It all depends on the motivations of the seller. Sometimes cash is king, sometimes a financed offer is the better way to go.

When all other factors being considered are equal Cash is most definitely King. When it's a lowball offer it isn't King, maybe it's the Jester then.

It ALL CASH at the closing table.

The benefit of CASH must be associated to solving another issue such as time, condition, encumbrance, privacy, things behind the curtain. fatigue, laundering or property/personality quirks.

It all cash at the closing table.

Not really.... cash or loan, at the end of the day, it's money.

Peter,

It is another one of those "it depends" situations.  It depends on the marketplace, the price of homes, the activity in the market (DOM). etc.  A

It depends on all the terms and the subject property and it's history.  There is something to be said for not having that loan or appraisal contingency though...

The seller gets the same green colored paper from a financed purchase as from a cash purchase

Not usually. Net to seller is main concern.

Always comes down to the motivation of the Seller, Every deal is a different story.

worthy subject to discuss...certainly the one wielding the c ash thinks they are king yet all transactions "cash" out if you will. Can we move quicker? Does it say they are serious...sure. But KING? Perhaps a duke or viceroy

Cash definitely has advantages but all cash offers can be beaten but savvy home buyers and buyer agents.

Often times I see those making cash offers use it as justification to under pay this is a huge mistake, as a solid well constructed offer can beat a cash offer I know this from experience on both sides of home sales.

It does in the minds of those making the offer. 

Only substituting preapproval letter. More than half of my deals are done in cash and quick closing.  The very high end(>4 m) are often done with cash as there is no tax advantage to get a mortgage. 

Yes...if the circumstances line up.

We all know that a seller almost always gets cash in the end even if the buyer is not paying with cash. So when the question comes up about cash being king, my answer is also a question...How much cash?

If the property has been for sale an overly-long time a low-ball cash offer may be what they need to get the property sold.

NO.... if the home is priced properly to appraise and the buyer is well qualified, a 95% loan is a better deal at full list price....

It can be, if that is the seller's motivation e.g. fewer potential snags, maybe quicker closing, etc.

If it will result in a quick closing, and saving a payment, maybe.

I tell my people we can wait for a mortgage before giving up lots of their bottom line.

Not really. Most sellers are wise to this negotiation ploy

 I have always felt that a mortgage loan turns into a cash offer at closing so I’m not going to give a cash discount unless they waive an appraisal also ...

Unless they have a suitcase full of $100's ...nope! It's all wired funds to the seller.

Cash is only king when and HOA is distressed or a seller is desperate.

Peter Mohylsky, SoWal Is HOME. it depends on the deal.