How to avoid lowball offers on your San Diego home

• Cash Offer—This is a low price, 70-80% of your home value, but convenient. You pick the closing date, and no repairs are required. 
   
• Buy before you sell—2 checks and buy before selling your home. The goal is to be a non-contingent buyer. 
   
• Upgrade and sell. Fix your home, and don't pay for upgrades until you close escrow. The goal is to make more profit. Spend $20K in repairs/upgrades and make $50K more profit. 
   
• Put on the open market—This method involves getting all the buyers to see your home and selling for a higher price, but it is inconvenient because you have to show your home to multiple buyers.