Questions people actually ask

Everything else

Do you make an offer on my house?

No, and that is on purpose. Almost everyone who calls us already knows what they need from the house. It might be clearing the mortgage, splitting an estate in probate, or paying for the next move. So we ask for your number instead of opening with ours. Then we do the math out loud. We start with what similar houses nearby have actually sold for. We take off what it will cost us to bring yours up to that condition, the costs of holding and reselling it, and our margin. If your number fits, we say yes. If it does not, we show you exactly where the gap is. We never try to talk you down.

Is there any cost or obligation to talk to you?

No, on both counts. There is no fee to tell us your number, no fee if we agree, and no fee if you walk away. We are the buyer, so there is no commission. We also pay the standard closing costs.

Will you pay full market value?

Usually not, and anyone who promises that is not being straight with you. We buy below full retail because we take on the repairs, the holding costs, and the risk of reselling. In exchange, you get speed, certainty, no repairs, no showings, and no commissions. For some houses and situations, that is clearly the better deal. For others, it is not.

How fast can you close?

When the title is clean, about one to three weeks. What slows things down is usually the title search and the loan payoff paperwork, not the money. Need more time, for a move or for probate to finish? We can set the closing date further out.

Do I need to clean or repair anything?

No. Not the roof, not the plumbing, not the carpet. You can leave furniture and belongings behind if you want. We buy houses in truly any condition.

Do you actually buy the house, or do you sell the contract to someone else?

We buy with our own funds. You are dealing with the buyer directly, which is why we can commit to a closing date and hold to it.

What kinds of houses do you buy?

Single-family houses, condos, townhouses, small multi-family, and mobile homes on owned land. Occupied, vacant, tenanted, inherited, fire damaged, hoarded, or mid-renovation. If you are not sure yours qualifies, ask.

What if I still owe money on the mortgage?

That is normal and not a problem. The loan is paid off from the sale money at closing, and anything left over goes to you. That is true even if you are behind on payments.

Do you buy houses in my state?

We buy across the United States. Our market pages cover all fifty states and the hundred largest metro areas, and we buy well beyond those too. If your town is not listed, ask anyway.

What happens to my information after I submit the form?

It comes to us and stays with us. We do not sell your information to other investors or put you on a list that gets resold. If you want us to stop contacting you, tell us and we will.

Are you real estate agents?

No. We are not agents or brokers, we do not list houses, and we do not represent you in a transaction. We are the buyer. That is why there is no commission.

I am not sure selling is the right move. Can I still talk to you?

Yes, and we would rather you did. Sometimes the right answer is a loan modification, renting the place out, or listing it with an agent. We will give you our honest read, even when it means we do not buy the house.