Frequently Asked Questions

House Buyers Cash is the company homeowners call when they need cash for their house NOW. Founded by real estate investors who’ve closed thousands of deals, we buy houses in any condition, any situation, and close in as little as 7 days.
Our mission? Simple. We solve property problems fast.

Three things drive everything we do:

Speed: When you’re facing foreclosure next week, you don’t have time for games.

Certainty: Our cash offers don’t fall through. No financing contingencies. No inspection surprises.

Simplicity: One offer, one closing, done. No repairs, no fees, no stress.

When you choose House Buyers Cash, you’re choosing a company that understands what you’re going through. We’ve helped families stop foreclosure, settle divorces, handle inherited properties, and move on from houses that became burdens instead of blessings.

Because when your house problem gets solved and you get a fresh start, we’ve done our job.

Cash buying isn’t about bandit signs on telephone poles anymore. It’s about solving real problems for real people who need solutions yesterday.

Most “we buy houses” companies make lowball offers and hope you’re desperate enough to take them. We calculate fair offers based on actual market data, repair costs, and a reasonable profit. Then we show you exactly how we got there. No games, no surprises.

Here’s what actually happens. We look at recent sales in your neighborhood. We assess repair costs realistically. We factor in our holding costs and profit margin. Then we present you with a transparent offer that makes sense for both of us.

The numbers prove it. Our average seller gets 75-92% of market value without paying any fees, commissions, or closing costs. Compare that to a traditional sale where you’d pay 6% commission, 2% closing costs, plus repairs. Suddenly our cash offer looks pretty good.

This happens because we’re problem solvers, not predators. Other companies promise the moon then drop their offer at closing. We make one offer and stick to it. Your situation deserves honesty. It deserves respect. It deserves House Buyers Cash.

No, we cannot purchase homes currently listed on the MLS or with a real estate agent.

Here’s why: When you sign a listing agreement with an agent, you’re legally bound to pay them commission if your house sells during that contract period. Even if we buy it directly from you, you’d still owe your agent 6% commission. That defeats the whole purpose of selling to a cash buyer.

Plus, if your house is already on the market, you’re pursuing traditional selling. That’s fine! But we’re here for folks who need a different solution, people who can’t wait for traditional buyers or don’t want the hassle of listings and showings.

People from all walks of life sell to us, but they all share one thing in common: They want to sell a house quickly, to a trusted home buyer who can make a cash offer and close on their schedule.

Here are just some of the reasons people sell to us:

• Families facing foreclosure: From job loss to medical bills destroying finances
• Divorce situations: Couples who need to split assets and move on
• Inherited properties: Heirs dealing with probate, repairs, or out-of-state hassles
• Relocation urgency: Job transfers that start next month, not next year
• Tired landlords: Property owners done with tenants, toilets, and trash
• Major repair situations: Houses needing $50K+ in work just to list
• Senior transitions: Moving to assisted living or downsizing quickly
• …and more

The phrase ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ lets sellers know that we are willing to buy houses that are either in poor condition or, for one reason or another, might not be attractive to all buyers. This includes some of the following reasons:

• Houses with serious structural issues such as foundation, roof, plumbing, or electrical problems.
• Houses located in less than desirable or high-crime neighborhoods.
• Houses that are located in flood plain or in areas prone to the effects of weather.
• Houses with high-interest rates or undesirable mortgage financing.
• Houses with payments or balances that are too high for the owner to handle.
• Houses that have bad memories for the homeowner, such as a death, divorce, or tragedy.
• Houses that no longer serve the needs of the homeowner; too big, too small, inconvenient location, and so on.

Distressed properties face impossible odds in traditional sales. Banks won’t finance them. Buyers demand massive repair credits. Agents don’t want the liability. Your damaged house sits unsold while problems get worse and bills pile up.

We’ve analyzed thousands of distressed properties, mastered every repair scenario, and built relationships with contractors who fix anything. That specialized knowledge is why we can buy houses other companies won’t touch.

We’d still like to hear from you. Our buyers are interested in any houses that might be good investments, regardless of condition. Whether your house needs a lot of work or just a little, call us.

We buy houses. Period. Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, duplexes, even small apartment buildings. If it’s residential real estate and you need to sell it fast, we’re interested.

Beyond property type, we handle every situation:

• Pristine properties that just need a quick sale
• Fixer-uppers requiring minor updates
• Complete disasters with foundation issues, fire damage, or worse
• Occupied rentals with problem tenants still inside
• Vacant houses sitting empty and deteriorating
• Estate properties full of a lifetime’s belongings
• Hoarder houses that would horrify most buyers

The condition doesn’t matter. The situation doesn’t matter. If you own it and need to sell it, we’ll make you a fair cash offer.

Yes. We buy condos, townhouses, duplexes, multi-tenant buildings, and even some commercial properties as well.

No. Whether tied down or on a fixed foundation, we don’t buy mobile homes of any kind.

After buying 1,000+ homes over the years, we have estimating down to a science. Before making you an offer, we will evaluate a number of factors, including the following:

• The current condition of your house.
• The approximate cost of repairs and renovations required.
• The amount of time it will take to renovate your house.
• The future “post-renovation” value of your house, compared to other homes in the area.
• The amount of real estate commissions required to sell your home after renovation.
• The cost of maintaining the house until it’s ready to sell, including insurance, utilities, taxes, loan payments, and more.

The estimated future “post-renovation” value of your renovated house, minus these costs, helps us arrive at the cash offer that we make.

Our franchisees are, first and foremost, real estate investors.  Our franchisees invest time and money to renovate houses and make money once the house is back on the market.  After answering your question and evaluating the condition of your house, our local franchisee will make a fair, no-obligation cash offer that is based on the expected market value of your house after a full renovation, discounting the renovation time and costs.

While we buy at a discount, selling to We Buy Ugly Houses provides a number of benefits to the seller. These include the following:

• There’s no need to deal with realtors or realtor commissions.
• We cover normal closing costs.
• We pay cash — so there are never delays from banks, and deals don’t fall through because of financing.
• We buy “as is,” so you don’t have to worry about repairs or cleanup.
• We close on your schedule when you’re ready.
• If you’re in a rush, we can close in as little as three weeks, so you can move on.

We follow a quick and simple process that makes things easy for sellers:

1. CALL US TO SCHEDULE A VISIT. Give us a little information about your house. You can do this by calling us, or by using the contact form on this website.
2. GET A CASH OFFER. A local franchisee in your area will contact you to arrange a visit. Our franchisee will answer any questions you have about We Buy Ugly Houses and evaluate the condition of your house. If buying makes sense from an investment standpoint, you’ll get a cash offer for your house.
3. CLOSE ON YOUR SCHEDULE. You are under no obligation to accept the cash offer. But if you do, we’ll set up a closing time that works for you, so you can get your cash and move on as quickly as you wish.

Absolutely not. We do this entirely at no charge.

No. Visiting your home and making a cash offer entails absolutely no obligation on your part. We’re more than happy to visit your house, answer your questions, and make an offer. There’s no obligation. You’re free to either accept or decline the offer.