Another reason might be they're in a competitive market, and cash offers with a 2-week closing window usually beat out the 30-45 days needed for a bank loan. 

How much do you pay them and how much time do they save/make you a week?

Our close date is next week. 

There is an auction this week close to me.

If it becomes more frequent (a few times a month/weekly) I would find a solid "handyman".

Greeting everyone, We finally got a house under contract after many weeks of searching, marketing, and driving for dollars.

I plan to serve the notice this week, focus on unit rehab in 2 months time (if the tenant can get out by then!)

Buyers will face competitive conditions this season due to continuing inventory depletion carrying over in March housing trends.While there has been a slow down at the rate that total listings are staying on the market, 36 of the largest 100 markets in the country are still seeing inventory move at least a week faster than this time last year, according to Vivas.

My dad is going out to get eyes on it next week before we close.

Hi Richard,I gave a talk a week ago to an investor group that was in town on this very topic.