Why do auto dealerships balk at cash transactions, but real estate companies prefer them?

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Why do auto dealerships balk at cash transactions, but real estate companies prefer them?

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Cars have low profit margins for dealers. The dealers make their money from financing.

Real estate agents make their money from commissions, which is a percentage of every sale. They get their commission no matter how the transaction is completed. A cash sale is more likely to close than a financed sale.

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