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What is a novation?

A novation is a real estate sale structure where, after we agree to terms with you, we step in as a contract party. We then list your home on the open market and resell it to an end buyer at a price we've committed to you up front. You sign one agreement; we handle the marketing, the showings, the contract negotiations, and the close.

How it works

Four steps, end to end.

  1. You and Brookside agree to terms

    We commit to a net price and a timeline. You sign one listing agreement. That's the only number you need to remember.

  2. We list and market the home

    Full open-market exposure, professional photography, and a marketing period to find the right end buyer. You don't have to host showings or take calls — we handle it.

  3. An end buyer enters contract

    The buyer commits to a purchase price (typically higher than what we owe you). They enter a due-diligence period to inspect the home.

  4. Due diligence, repairs, and close

    Any repairs identified during due diligence are on Brookside, not you — no cap, no carve-outs. Once cleared, we close, and you walk away with your committed net.

Why sellers consider this

The white-glove case for novation.

  • No further negotiations. You commit to a number once, with us. We don't bring you offers to debate, counteroffers to weigh, or strangers to negotiate with.
  • No repairs out of your pocket. All repairs identified during due diligence are on us. No cap, no carve-outs.
  • No commission deducted from your proceeds. Our compensation is structured into the deal, not deducted from what you walk away with.
  • White-glove communication. You get updates when we say we'll give them. We do what we said we'd do. You're prioritized — not slotted between thirty other listings.

Who it fits

When novation is the right call.

Homes in good condition. Sellers who value certainty and speed over running a full MLS gauntlet themselves. Most homes in Waldo, Brookside, and Armour Hills fit.

Who it doesn't

And when it isn't.

If your home needs significant rehab, or you need to close in a matter of days, novation may not be the right fit — but we still have you covered. Our guaranteed cash offer path moves faster and accepts more condition issues.

Learn about your selling options →

When it's done

One agreement. One number. One clean close.

No surprises at the table, no last-minute repair haggling. You sign once, we handle the rest, and your committed net is what you walk away with.

Next step

Curious if your home fits?

If you're not sure whether novation is the right path for your situation, that's exactly the kind of question worth a twenty-minute call. Want to talk it through?

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