What happens to sellers who use discount brokerages?

[Anthony Howell]

I was browsing through Zillow and I saw a house that had sat on the market for a long time in my area. I saw the photos the seller had posted of their home. The seller's house is out of date, but it does look livable. I drove through the neighborhood and I think it is a solid place to invest in. I want to buy this house for a nice discount, fix it up and flip it for cash.

Before I make an offer I wanted to better understand what motivates these sellers to do what they are doing now. Their house has sat so I don't think they have a pressing motivation to leave somewhere. I want to best approach these people


I'm wondering what happens to those people who go with discount brokerages?