Tool Guide
Updated 2026-01-06

What Is the FastSale Cash Score? How It Works

Quick answer: The FastSale Cash Score is a free 0-100 score that ranks sale channels for a given asset category by blending typical payout percentage and typical time-to-cash, weighted by how urgently you need the money.

Fast Answers

What does the FastSale Cash Score number actually mean?

It's a 0-100 score representing how well a specific sale channel matches your stated urgency — a higher score means a better fit between your timeline and that channel's typical speed and payout.

Does a higher score always mean more money?

Not necessarily — if you selected "I need cash today," the highest-scoring channel is weighted toward speed, which may mean a lower payout percentage than a slower channel would offer.

Is my data saved when I use the calculator?

No — the calculator runs entirely in your browser; no personal or asset information is transmitted or stored.

The Formula, in Plain Terms

For each channel in your selected category, the tool computes a speed score (how fast that channel is relative to the slowest option in the same category) and a value score (the typical midpoint payout percentage). It then blends the two based on how urgently you said you need the cash — weighting speed more heavily if you chose "today," and value more heavily if you chose "no rush."

Why We Built It This Way

Most calculators online show you one number — an estimated offer from one specific buyer type. The FastSale Cash Score instead shows the full landscape of channels for your asset category, ranked specifically for your stated timeline, so you can see the tradeoff rather than just one data point.

How to Read Your Results

The top-ranked channel is the best match for your stated urgency, not necessarily the highest-paying option overall. Scroll the full ranked list to see how the next few channels compare in both days and payout percentage before deciding.

Run the Numbers on Your Own Item

See how every sale channel for this category compares for your specific timeline with the free FastSale Cash Score calculator.

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