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Martin_O
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03.02.2025 09:57
I recently decided to try out Opendoor because I didn't want to deal with the stress of staging my house and hosting open houses. The initial process was super fast and the cash offer was decent, though definitely lower than what I might have gotten on the open market. However, after the inspection, they hit me with a massive repair credit request that felt pretty excessive. Has anyone else felt like the convenience fee ends up being way higher than advertised once you factor in those deductions? I'm curious if it's worth fighting back on their repair list or if I should just cut my losses and move on.
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Maistor_Ivan
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20.02.2025 13:22
Honestly, that's exactly what I'm afraid of. Everyone says it's convenient, but I keep hearing about these surprise repair bills.
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Leon_M
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25.03.2025 19:20
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I used Opendoor last year and I definitely felt the same way. The initial offer looks great, but the repair list is where they make their money back.
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Marius_C
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30.03.2025 10:27
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Did you try to get a second opinion on the repairs? Sometimes they inflate costs just to see if you'll blink.
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robert_d
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02.04.2025 18:35
I sold through them in 2022. It was smooth, but I knew going in that I was paying for speed, not for the maximum sale price.
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Zuzi_P
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08.04.2025 16:32
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I actually fought back on their repair list! I sent them photos showing the items weren't as bad as their inspector claimed and they actually knocked off about $3k.
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ZlatnaRuka
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08.04.2025 20:52
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That's good to know! Did you just email your rep directly or go through the portal?
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Sofiya_G
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15.04.2025 13:55
It's a trade-off. Do you want the stress of strangers walking through your home, or do you want to lose a bit of profit? I chose the latter.
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radek_sofia
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05.07.2025 01:38
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Totally agree with the person above. The peace of mind was worth the lower offer to me.
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nov_tuk
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19.09.2025 12:56
I think the convenience fee is basically a 'lazy tax.' If you can't be bothered to clean and stage, it's worth it, but otherwise, list it traditionally.
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Alan_K
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29.09.2025 00:58
I had a terrible experience with them last summer. The 'repair credit' was basically 15% of the offer price. I ended up canceling and listing with a realtor.
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robert_d
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28.10.2025 04:20
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Wow, 15% is insane. Did you have to pay any penalties for backing out?
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Maks_D
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24.11.2025 08:31
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They usually don't charge if you back out before the final closing date, so definitely check your contract.
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Iva_R
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17.12.2025 03:56
I feel like these companies are just predatory now. They know people are desperate for a quick exit.
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vesko_55
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20.12.2025 05:11
It's definitely not for everyone. If you have a house in perfect condition, you might get a fair deal, but for an older home, they will nickel and dime you.
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ChernaKotka
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26.12.2025 02:48
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Exactly what I experienced. My house is from the 70s and they treated it like a total gut job.
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Selekcioner
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12.01.2026 21:48
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I would advise you to at least try to negotiate. You have nothing to lose by asking for a reduction in the repair costs.
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redoven
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12.03.2026 07:59
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Thanks for sharing this, I was literally about to request an offer tomorrow but I think I'll hold off now.
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redoven
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06.04.2026 09:12
Just get a local agent to do a comparative market analysis first. You'll know exactly how much you're leaving on the table.

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