If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

Beside the cost of a new home, the other costs seem to add up quickly.

They are usually always willing to help point you towards their better/more reputable customers because they get more business from the recommendation. 

I had some guy rent a room in my house and he failed to mention he worked nights - I quickly realized this when he'd arrived home at 5 AM making too much noise. 

Maybe ask him who they use for quick turnaround items. 

To avoid having to do this she came up with the idea of quick-deeding the property over to my wife and I and we would be free to do with the property as we pleased.

The Pros of a traditional buyer is that they may offer a higher price than expected especially in this market the con is you may need to make some repairs, but, they may be a few quick fixes  the whole process could be easier than you anticipated.

I did a quick analysis on 12 months of sales from the MLS.

If they do have good deal flow it is likely that they are a hustler and respond quickly.

If you are a W2 wage earner (or self employed, for that matter) your DTI can quickly limit your ability to cash out.