Help clarify Wholesaling

[Matt Kemery]

Hello BP, 

One of the things I struggle with is why people would want to wholesale their homes. I know that this answer would vary per market, but in a market such as Philadelphia, Pa. or New Jersey (certain areas within) homes are very hot and can be sold on the market quickly for more money than signing with a wholesaler.  

Why would a person whether they're in need for money or "a motivated seller" decide to sell (wholesale) a property in a hot market or not in a hot market when they can put it on the market as a handyman special for more money? 

This can be kind of a confusing thing to me, hopefully someone can help. 

Thank you!