Looking to sell your home fast? Advertising your home via a real estate agency may not always be the best option – selling via this traditional method can often take months, and for homes in poor condition, there’s no certainty that you may even find a buyer.
Quick house sale services can provide an alternative solution. You are able to get an offer and sell your home through these companies within 3 weeks in most cases. You don’t have to worry about repairs, staging, viewings, and buyer chains. It’s a quick and convenient way to sell your home.
Choosing the right company is important – while each of these companies can guarantee a fast sale, some will charge fees or have strict eligibility requirements, and offers will usually be less than the market value. It all depends on the type of quick house sale service that you use. There are three main types:
- Regional cash buyers: These companies only buy homes in a specific region. However, they tend to provide the most generous offers, zero fees, and will buy most properties.
- National cash buyers: These companies buy properties across the country. Like regional cash buyers, they buy most properties and tend not to charge fees. Some are able to offer faster closes, but offers may not always be as high as those of regional cash buyers.
- iBuyers: iBuyers act as middlemen between sellers and cash buyers. Traditional iBuyers will buy your home and then sell it to a cash buyer, while other modern options act more like a comparison site, connecting you with cash buyers and letting you compare offers. These services will not accept all properties and charge fees, but can close quite fast.
In this post, we’ll compare a selection of each (12 different companies in total) so that you can weigh up your options and find the best-suited quick house sale service for you.
Regional cash buyers
This company focuses on homes in Kentucky. They charge zero fees, can close sales in 7 to 14 days, and are willing to buy most homes as-is while often offering close to market value. Their BBB.org reviews are pretty positive, with many buyers complimenting their speed and friendliness. A very good option for those in the Bluegrass State.
- Windy City Solutions
Chicago-based homebuyers should consider checking out this local cash home buyer. They focus on Illinois properties, charging no fees and sporting a good track record of selling fast and on schedule. They also strive to offer fair prices to all buyers and will buy homes in most conditions.
- Florida Cash Home Buyers
Florida Cash Home Buyers have been buying homes and multi-family properties in Florida since 2011. They’re able to close sales in 15 to 30 days and accept properties in all conditions, including damaged homes, foreclosures, and homes with code violations.
- John Medina Buys Houses
This cash home buyer in Los Angeles purchases homes within Southern California in all conditions. They charge no fees, guarantee closes, and offer a 14-day free stay after closing. They’ve also got some very positive Google reviews, many of which praise the company’s speed and compassion.
National cash buyers
- HomeGo
Boasting a satisfaction rating of 96%, HomeGo has helped sell 30,000 homes across the US. They’re very fast – they offer same-day offers and are able to close homes in 7 days. They also buy distressed properties and don’t charge any extra fees. Offers depend on the condition, with estimated repairs deducted from the price.
- HomeVestors (aka ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’)
This company has been in operation since 1996 and is one of the biggest national cash buyers. Their ‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ franchise focuses on buying homes in poor condition, from homes with major subsidence to fire-damaged homes; they will literally make a cash offer on any property. The catch? You may not always get the best price, with offers on average equalling 50% to 70% of the after-repair value. However, they are the go-to solution for hard-to-sell properties.
- Market Pro Homebuyers
Market Pro Homebuyers buy properties across the US. They offer quick cash offers, followed up by either in-person or virtual meetings to go over options with clients. Unlike some cash buyers, they promise to close on your timeline and provide help with packing and moving. They also buy most properties as-is without charging any fees.
- NationalCashBuyers.com
This company promises to buy homes ‘in any condition 100% virtually’. They provide a cash offer within 24 hours and allow sellers to choose a close date from 10 to 60 days. Compared to other national companies, they don’t have quite the same online presence; however, they do claim to buy properties across the US.
iBuyers
- Opendoor
Opendoor is the largest iBuyer in the US. They’re faster than many other iBuyers, making same/next-day offers and often closing within 7 to 14 days. They can be fussy as to which homes qualify but provide high offers of up to 90% market value on well-maintained homes. Just be wary of their service fees, which can equal 5 to 6% of the property value.
- Offerpad
Offerpad provides a similar service to Opendoor but also doubles up as a listings site, giving homeowners the option to sell directly to Offerpad or sell to buyers in their area. They provide moving assistance and flexible closing. Their service fees can be a little higher than Opendoor (about 6 to 7%). They don’t charge commission for listings.
- iBuyer.com
iBuyer.com helps link you up with regional and national cash buyers to help you get the best option. They are on your side throughout the sale process, helping you select your own closing date. In some ways, they act more as a comparison site than a direct buyer. They don’t charge fees, which is a plus.
- Home Light Simple Sale
Similar to iBuyer.com, Home Light Simple Sale collects offers from different regional and national cash buyers and helps you choose the best offer. While there are no direct fees, offers may be lower than if you went directly through a cash buyer, as Home Light takes on the risk of repair and holding costs, which affects the offers.