A Clear Path From Your First Question to Closing
Start with the house you have and the outcome you want. You do not need a renovation plan before having a conversation.
Three Steps, With Room for Your Questions
Tell Us About the Property
Begin with the address and a way to reach you. Let us know whether the home is occupied, vacant or rented, what condition it is in, and whether a particular date matters. You do not need every answer ready.
A house needing work, an inherited property and a well-maintained home can involve different priorities. We first establish whether a direct-sale conversation fits your location and situation.
Review the Property and a Possible Offer
We may need a visit, photographs or additional information to understand the house. Tell us about access constraints before scheduling anything. An initial conversation is not a final price or a promise to purchase.
If a direct sale appears to fit, ask for the price and important terms in writing. Understand any conditions, costs, due-diligence steps and proposed closing date. You can seek independent advice and compare a listing or another offer.
Choose Whether to Move Forward
Accept only terms you understand. If you proceed, the parties coordinate the documents, title review, funds and other requirements needed to close. Ownership questions, payoffs, occupancy and estate matters may affect the schedule.
Discuss belongings, possession and the date you need before agreeing. Flexibility is a conversation, not a guarantee that every date will work. Keep copies of the agreement and closing documents.
Look Beyond the Headline Price
What Shapes an Offer
Location, condition, the work involved and comparable properties all belong in a property-specific review. Ask which assumptions have been made and what could change the proposed terms. A direct buyer needs to account for the costs and risks of owning the property.
Compare the Whole Decision
A listing may be a better fit when broad market exposure and price potential matter most. A direct sale may fit when avoiding preparation and simplifying the process matters more. Compare expected proceeds, out-of-pocket spending, time, contingencies and effort. Use our cash offer versus listing guide.
Know Who You Are Working With
Ask who is named as buyer, who will communicate with you, whether assignment is allowed, and what happens if a condition is not met. Get answers before signing, regardless of which buyer you choose.
Questions Worth Asking
Do I have to accept an offer?
No. Requesting information is not an agreement to sell. Compare your options and decide whether the written terms fit.
Do I need repairs or a cleanout first?
No project is required before the conversation. Tell us what needs attention and what belongings remain. Any agreement about condition or items left behind should be in writing.
How quickly can a sale close?
Timing depends on the property, agreement and closing requirements. Tell us about deadlines early; do not rely on a proposed sale to stop a legal or financial deadline.