Selling your house can be a daunting and time-consuming process — especially if you’re looking for a quick and low-hassle experience. A death in the family, divorce, or mounting debt often adds extra strain. Whether you’re facing financial difficulties or ready to downsize, it’s possible to sell your house for cash and avoid the traditional real estate market.

“You make a phone call or answer some questions online, agree to an offer, and then it’s not something you have to worry about anymore,” says Doug Van Soest, owner of SoCal Home Buyers, a house flipping company in Southern California. “Plus, you’ll save money on things like commissions, repairs, and closing costs.”

However, selling a house for cash also usually means leaving some extra money on the table. So, is selling your house for cash a good idea?

Here, we’ll take a closer look at what it means to sell your house for cash, the pros and cons, how to do it, where to request a cash offer, and more.