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Negotiating a lower realtor commission – which currently averages 5.37% nationwide - can lead to big savings. 

Even trimming a small percentage off the agent's fee can have an impact. For example, reducing a realtor's commission from 6% to 5.5% on a $500,000 home sale would save you $2,500.

Unfortunately, negotiating a lower commission with a real estate agent isn't always easy. Only about 22% of recent home sellers discussed commission rates with their agent and managed to negotiate a reduced fee. [1]

This shows that while it's possible, it requires a well-planned approach and some negotiating skills to succeed. 

To help you navigate this process, we've compiled 11 expert tips to make negotiating more manageable.

One effective strategy to reduce realtor commissions is to use a service that negotiates commission rates for you. 

For example, Semya-Moya can connect you to experienced realtors from well-known agencies like Keller Williams and RE/MAX. You'll get the expertise of top agents while paying only a 1.5% listing fee, about half the standard rate.

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11 steps to negotiate realtor fees

Jump to a negotiating tip

  1. Evaluate your negotiating power
  2. Find your area's average commission rate
  3. Shop around for the best value
  4. Make your house easier to sell
  5. Create value for the agent
  6. Offer a competitive buyer’s agent fee
  7. Work with an experienced pro
  8. Avoid unnecessary fees
  9. Sell and buy with the same agent
  10. Explore dual agency
  11. Be prepared to walk away

1. Determine your negotiating power with market analysis

In the current housing market, with higher interest rates and fewer active buyers and sellers, realtors may be more open to negotiating commissions. 

Joanne Cleaver, a former real estate editor for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the author of a book on negotiating realtor commissions, emphasizes the importance of applying market trends to evaluate agent compensation. 

"Start by estimating how long selling might take (shorter for starter homes, longer for luxury properties), then calculate the typical commission an agent would earn and break it down into an hourly rate," she says. 

For example, a house expected to sell in two weeks might only take a realtor 30 to 40 hours of work. Earning a commission of $20,000 would equal an hourly rate of $500 to $667. 

This calculation helps you determine a fair fee to propose to your agent, relative to the standard commission. 

Factors impacting your negotiating power

Your home’s value. Higher-priced homes, especially in the luxury market, often attract lower commission rates without the need for negotiation. This is because even a smaller percentage of a high-value property can yield a substantial commission.  

A small slice of a $1 million pie could be a lot bigger than a large slice of a $350,000 pie — but both may take the same amount of time and effort to sell. Homes with a lower market value might not offer as much flexibility in rate negotiation.

Your home’s desirability. The appeal and condition of your home can influence an agent's willingness to negotiate their commission. 

If your home is desirable – well-maintained, in a prime location, or featuring popular amenities – agents might be more inclined to lower their rates to secure your listing. 

Homes that present challenges in selling, such as needing significant repairs or having unique features that might not appeal to the general market, could mean agents are less open to reducing their fees.

Your local real estate market. The state of your local real estate market is another crucial factor. In a seller's market, agents might be more flexible with their commission rates. The quick turnover of properties means they can afford to accept a lower rate for a faster sale. 

"For example, if properties in your area are selling rapidly, often within 30 days, the broker's marketing expenses are likely lower, which could be a point for negotiation," says Michael J. Vestuto, a seasoned real estate professional based in Las Vegas, NV. 

In slower markets, agents may reduce their rates to attract scarce business.

The sale season. The time of year you choose to sell your home can also impact your ability to negotiate commission rates. 

During peak selling seasons, when the market is bustling with activity, agents might have less incentive to lower their rates. During slower periods or in markets with low inventory, agents may be more open to negotiation to secure any available listings.

2. Know the average commission rate in your area

Real estate commissions can vary by state, city, and neighborhood. What's reasonable or a good value in one market may seem expensive in another. 

A clear understanding of the local average commission rate provides a solid foundation for your negotiations. This knowledge ensures that your discussions with potential agents are grounded in the realities of your local market, leading to more reasonable and agreeable terms.

» Find the average commission rate in your state

3. Shop around for the best possible value

The real estate market is filled with a diverse range of agents and brokerages, each offering unique pricing and service models. 

While some are firm on commission rates, others may be more flexible, adjusting their fees and services to better align with your specific requirements.

Consider exploring discount brokerages or agent matching services, which can provide built-in commission savings without negotiating. However, be mindful of potential differences in service quality.

Do your homework to find the right agent or service for you. Interviewing at least two to three agents or brokerages can help you gauge who offers the best combination of cost-effectiveness and quality service, ensuring you find the right fit.

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4. Invest in your home to improve its appeal

Consider investing in pre-listing improvements to make your home more attractive to buyers. Simple enhancements like repainting, landscaping, or carpet cleaning can boost your home's appeal. 

By investing in these upgrades, you not only make your agent's job easier but also potentially increase your home's value. In return, your agent might be more inclined to negotiate a lower commission rate.

For a more comprehensive approach, consider paying for a pre-listing inspection before making any improvements. Identifying and addressing potential issues early can streamline the selling process and prevent delays or complications during negotiations.

5. Create value for the agent

Selling a house involves more than just listing it; agents invest time and often cover upfront costs like professional photography and marketing. When discussing commission rates, consider how you might help reduce these costs or add value in other ways.

For example, if you're indifferent to hosting open houses or creating 3D tours, let your agent know. Or, if you have connections, like a professional photographer friend willing to take listing photos, this could be a valuable contribution.

Keep in mind that the agent is looking to sell your home fast and for the best possible price. Opting out of essential services to cut costs might backfire, making them reconsider the partnership. It's about finding a balance that benefits both you and your agent.

6. Offer a competitive buyer's agent fee

A crucial aspect of selling your home quickly and at a desirable price is offering a fair commission to the buyer's agent. In most markets, that means offering to pay a 2.5 – 3% commission. 

It's estimated that around 90% of home buyers work with an agent. If the commission offered to the buyer's agent is not competitive, there's a risk that your home might be overlooked or even avoided. Although it's technically against the rules, some buyer's agents might focus on homes with better commissions.

To maximize your home's appeal and maintain a strong negotiating position on commission rates, it's wise to offer a fair commission to the buyer's agent.

Can you avoid paying a buyer's agent?

To bypass the buyer's agent fee, you can target unrepresented buyers. This scenario might occur if you already have a potential buyer in your network, encounter an interested party through social media, or find a buyer through other direct channels.

Another option is to consider selling to a company that buys houses for cash. These buyers don't need any real estate agent involvement, eliminating both listing agent and buyer's agent fees.

However, be aware that cash home buyers often propose lower purchase prices compared to the traditional market. Weigh the potential savings in commission versus a lower offer price to see if this route aligns with your goals. 

7. Negotiate with an established agent

Opting for newer agents, those with less than two years of experience, might not always be the most strategic choice.

Contrary to common assumptions, newer agents don't necessarily charge less. They often face higher brokerage fees and closer supervision, which can limit their flexibility in offering competitive commission rates, says Vestuto, the Las Vegas real estate professional.

"More established agents with less overhead and brokerage fees might be more flexible with negotiating commission rates," he says. 

Additionally, the limited experience of newer agents can be a big disadvantage. They might not have the comprehensive market knowledge, negotiation expertise, and established track record that seasoned realtors offer.

8. Avoid paying junk fees

Be vigilant about paying "junk fees" such as broker, administrative, or transaction fees, says Vestuto. They are added on top of the commission and can increase the total cost of selling your home. 

These types of fees are not mandatory and can often be negotiated. Here are some tips to avoid paying these fees. 

  • Ask questions in the interview. Don’t hesitate to ask why each fee is being charged and how it contributes to the sale of your home.
  • Negotiate. Remember, every aspect of the realtor's fee structure is open for discussion. If a fee seems unreasonable or unclear, discuss it with your agent or their broker.
  • Compare agents. When interviewing agents, ask about all potential fees. Choose an agent who is transparent about not only their commission rate, but all fees charged. 
  • Seek legal advice. If you're unsure about any fees, consider consulting a real estate attorney for clarification.
Working with a discount real estate brokerage like Semya-Moya can save you all this work. Clever carefully selects agents based on their performance and commitment to transparency, ensuring you won't face hidden or excessive fees. 

Clever has also successfully negotiated a competitive 1.5% listing fee with top-rated realtors, offering you big savings without compromising on service quality.

» Find top local realtors

9. Sell and buy with one agent

Engaging the same agent for both selling your current home and buying a new one can be a smart negotiation tactic. This dual arrangement presents a more lucrative opportunity for the agent, as it doubles their potential earnings from you as a client.

In such scenarios, agents are often more open to discussing reduced commission rates. While they might accept a lower percentage for the sale of your home, the combined income from both transactions can still result in a large fee for them.

Finally, this approach also offers the convenience of working with a single professional who becomes deeply familiar with your preferences and needs. It can be a win-win situation for both the agent and their client. 

10. Explore dual agency

Dual agency, where one agent represents both the seller and the buyer in a transaction, can lead to reduced commission rates. In this setup, the agent earns the entire commission, incentivizing them to offer a lower combined rate.

This situation often arises when a seller finds a buyer independently or when a buyer without representation shows interest in your property. By handling both sides of the deal, the agent can streamline the process, potentially reducing costs.

However, dual agency comes with its own set of challenges, including potential conflicts of interest, as the agent must balance the needs of both parties. It's crucial to understand these risks, and it's worth noting that dual agency is not permitted in some states due to these complexities.

For more detailed information on dual agency and its implications, research and understand the specific regulations and guidelines in your state.

» LEARN: Everything you need to know about dual agency

11. Be prepared to walk away (if necessary)

The goal of any negotiation is to reach a mutually agreeable outcome that benefits all parties involved. However, it's equally important to be prepared to walk away if the terms don't meet your needs or expectations.

Before setting firm boundaries or deal-breakers, ensure you're prepared to end negotiations if those lines get crossed. A bluff can backfire, leading the other party to push harder, and diminish your chances of reaching a satisfactory agreement.

Being able to walk away gives you a bit of an edge in negotiations. But, use this power wisely and with a bit of strategy. You've got to stand your ground on what you need, but also be ready to bend a little so everyone ends up happy.

How to ask a realtor to reduce commission

Discussing commission rates with your realtor can be a delicate matter. It's crucial to approach this conversation with the right timing, respect, and understanding. 

Here's how to effectively negotiate realtor fees while maintaining a professional relationship. 

Know the right time to negotiate. Timing is everything. Start the conversation about commission before signing any listing agreement. 

Typically, commission discussion happens either during your initial contact, an in-person meeting at your property, or after receiving a comparative market analysis (CMA) report. Wait for the agent to bring up the topic of fees, then get into the negotiations.

Maintain professionalism. Approach the conversation with respect and courtesy. Remember, you're dealing with a professional, so try to be polite and considerate in your request.

Acknowledge the agent's value. Realtors often incur out-of-pocket expenses for the services they provide and rely on commissions as their primary income. Recognize the value and effort they bring to the table, so they don't feel undervalued.

Share your circumstances. Be transparent about your financial situation and why a commission reduction would be beneficial. For example, if you need extra funds for a down payment on your next home, explain how a lower commission could help meet your financial objectives.

Be prepared for compromise. Enter the negotiation with an open mind and be ready to find a middle ground. While you might not get everything you ask for, a willingness to compromise can lead to a good deal for both parties.

Who pays realtor fees?

Sellers typically cover realtor fees for both their agent and the buyer's agent.

The current average realtor commission is 5.37%, split almost evenly between the listing agent (2.72%) and the buyer’s agent (2.65%). However, the total rate can vary between 5% and 6%, depending on market conditions and the property's location.

The commissions for both agents are usually included in the home's final sale price. For example, on a $500,000 home with a 5% total commission rate, the seller would pay the agents a total of $25,000 from the sale proceeds at closing.

Realtor commission changes may be coming

Currently, sellers typically pay commissions for both their agent and the buyer's agent.

However, a November 2023 lawsuit could change this practice. The lawsuit found the National Association of Realtors (NAR), Homeservices of America, and Keller Williams Realty guilty of misleading sellers into paying high commissions.

The lawsuit argued that the current system places the financial burden of the buyer's agent commission on sellers, potentially against their interests. The ruling suggests a possible shift to buyers paying their agents' commissions. 

No immediate changes are expected. We'll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.

» READ MORE: Backgrounder Q&A: National Association of REALTORS

How much can I save by negotiating realtor commission?

Commission reduction Savings
.25% $1,250
.50% $2,500
.75% $3,750
1.0% $5,000
$500,000 home sale price example

Even a 0.25 to .50% reduction in your realtor's commission rate can translate into thousands of dollars of savings, so it's worthwhile to try to negotiate. 

For example, reducing the total commission down from 5.50% to 5.00% on a $500,000 home sale would save you $2,500

Most agents have conversations about compensation with their clients and are open to negotiating. 

Additionally, discount services like Clever and Redfin, with built-in low rates, are continuing to gain market share and reshape consumer expectations about what a realtor’s services should cost. Clever, for example, offers a 1.5% listing fee.

As a result, many agents and brokers are becoming increasingly flexible on pricing and service structures — particularly when looking to attract sellers with desirable properties in high-demand markets.

Try our calculator to see how much you could save by paying a lower realtor commission.

FAQ

What percentage do most realtors charge?

The average real estate commission is between 5–6%, with half going to the seller's agent and half to the buyer's agent. However, real estate commission fees vary by state. Find average commission rates in your state here!

Can you negotiate real estate commission fees?

Yes, realtor commission fees are negotiable. However, your ability to negotiate realtor commission depends on a lot of factors, including where you live and how easy it will be to sell your home.

What is the average real estate commission rate?

The national average realtor commission is 5.37%. It's typically divided between the listing agent (2.72%) and the buyer’s agent (2.65%). However, the total rate can vary from 5% to 6%, depending on factors like the property's location and condition.

What is the lowest commission a realtor will accept?

The lowest commission a realtor will accept depends on the individual agent and their brokerage's policies. However, some discount real estate brokers guarantee a listing fee as low as 1.5%.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in Cleveland, Ohio (2024) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/the-truth-about-we-buy-houses-for-cash-in-cleveland/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 02:31:56 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/the-truth-about-we-buy-houses-for-cash-in-cleveland/ We ranked 'we buy houses' companies in Cleveland based on time to offer, time to close, and real customer reviews.

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If you’re selling a house in Cleveland that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in Cleveland will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than Cleveland home buyers who need a home loan.

Company Clever Rating Availability
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4.48
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Our team evaluated 17 active cash home buyers serving Cleveland. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, Cleveland houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 
  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in Cleveland, Ohio 

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

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Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in Cleveland because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in Cleveland who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

Ohio Cash Buyers

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4.8
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4.78 (138)

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Our take: Ohio Cash Buyers is a highly-rated cash home buyer with an excellent track record in customer satisfaction, even though it's not accredited by BBB.

What we like: The company has high customer satisfaction, confirmed by impressive Google and BBB review scores. Ohio Cash Buyers' website is transparent and reassuring, featuring team member names, photos, and customer testimonial videos for potential sellers to view.

You should also know: Although Ohio Cash Buyers has had a few complaints filed with the BBB, it maintains a strong reputation among customers. The company hasn't received any new reviews in the past 180 days, but considering its past performance, it remains a solid choice for home sellers in Ohio.

BBB: 4.73 (33)
Google: 4.8 (105)

Website: ohiocashbuyers.com
Phone: (513) 815-5000
Address: 3481 S Dixie Hwy Ste 311, Middletown, OH 45005

Chris Buys Homes in Cleveland

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Our take: Chris Buys Homes in Cleveland is a local powerhouse in the cash home buying industry, providing a smooth and efficient service for homeowners in and around Cleveland, Ohio.

What we like: The company boasts excellent credibility and an active service, as shown by its recent Google reviews and BBB accreditation. The high customer satisfaction score shows that its customers value the service provided.

You should also know: Even though there aren't any customer testimonial videos, the company's robust online presence and its practice of featuring team members on its website are reassuring signs of a legitimate operation.

BBB: 5 (3)
Google: 4.9 (38)

Website: chrisbuyshomescleveland.com
Phone: (216) 677-2169
Address: 6100 Oak Tree Blvd #200, Independence, OH 44131

Other companies that buy houses for cash in Cleveland

Buckeye Home Solutions LLC boasts a solid reputation, with impressive customer reviews and an A+ rating from the BBB. However, it's not accredited by the BBB. While the company responds to reviews quickly, there haven't been any new reviews for it to respond to lately. This lack of recent activity is why Buckeye Home Solutions didn't make our main list.

» LEARN: The best cash home buyer companies in Ohio

Next steps: Start getting cash offers!

Compare cash offers in Cleveland now!

Compare offers from top cash buyers to the sale price you'd get with an agent.

How Much Are Closing Costs for Sellers in Ohio?: Learn what it costs to sell a house in Ohio, including tips on how to save on your sale.

How to Sell a House By Owner in Ohio: Read this guide to decide if selling without a realtor in Ohio is a good idea for you.

Selling a House in Ohio: Everything You Need to Know: Are you ready to sell your home but need help understanding the process? Read our guide on selling a home in Ohio (with or without a realtor).

Selling a House As-Is: What You Need to Know: We share the main factors that affect how much you may gain (or lose) when you sell as-is.

11 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash: Our team spent hundreds of hours researching "we buy houses" companies and iBuyers. Many of these companies have local franchises throughout the nation. 

Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated 17 cash home buyers serving Cleveland. It also compiled and analyzed 3,448 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the Cleveland home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the Cleveland area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in Cleveland 
  • Statewide: Operates throughout Ohio
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout Ohio and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

Editorial policy

Credible, primary sources power our pages. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a commission. But this doesn't influence our advice or ranking methodology. Learn more about Semya-Moya.

Semya-Moya's content team created parts of this page with the assistance of an AI tool. Our team of humans researched the companies, collected and analyzed the data, and ranked the companies, then used AI to assist in writing about the companies. Our team fact-checked and edited the text, as it does for all of our content.

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Zillow Listing Fees: Free and Premium Options Explained https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/zillow-listing-fees/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 21:40:16 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/zillow-listing-fees/ Listing your house on Zillow is free, but Zillow listing fees are only half the story. Here's how much Zillow really costs and how to get the most out of it.

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It’s free to list a home for sale on Zillow, whether you’re selling for sale by owner (FSBO) or with a real estate agent. However, Zillow does charge a one-time fee of $29.99 for premium rental listings.

You'll also want to consider these factors before selling FSBO on Zillow:

  • Zillow separates FSBO listings from agent-represented homes in search results, which makes FSBO properties harder for buyers to find.
  • Listing on Zillow doesn't automatically get your home on the multiple listing service (MLS). The MLS is "the number one source for sellers to list their homes,"[1] so if your home isn't on the MLS, most buyer's agents won't see it.
  • While agents charge a listing fee, their expertise can often net you far more money.

If you want to save money on listing fees, a low-commission real estate company like Semya-Moya can get you the support of a full-service agent for a fraction of the typical cost.

Get a top local agent for half the typical listing fee!

Why you should trust us

I've been writing about real estate professionally for nearly a decade. I've written and edited dozens of guides about discount real estate brokerages, agent matching services, and real estate technology.

To create this guide, I drew on over 100 hours of collective research from Clever’s editorial team — including analysis of the service offerings and business models of various real estate technology companies.

I also interviewed Clever’s in-house real estate experts who have expertise in listing homes on Zillow:

We also drew heavily from the research of real estate tech analyst Mike DelPrete. If you’re interested in learning more about Zillow (and other real estate tech platforms), we particularly recommend the following reads:

This article has also been reviewed and edited by Steve Nicastro, a content lead at Semya-Moya. As a former real estate agent in South Carolina, Steve has extensive experience in assisting home buyers, particularly with FSBO properties on Zillow.

About Semya-Moya

Clever is a free online platform with the goal of educating consumers about real estate and helping them save money when buying or selling a home. We strive to give 100% objective advice to help you make better real estate decisions.

Learn more about Clever’s editorial policy and how we make money.

If you have more questions about finding realtors (or Clever’s service), our licensed Concierge Team is standing by seven days a week, 7 a.m.–9 p.m. CST, at 1-833-225-3837.

How much are Zillow listing fees?

Type of listingCost
FSBOFree
Agent-representedFree
RentalFree
Premium rental$29.99 (one-time fee)
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Zillow FSBO fees

There are no fees to create a FSBO listing on Zillow. But there is a catch: FSBO listings are harder for buyers to find on the site.

That’s because Zillow displays agent listings by default and separates FSBO listings under a "By owner & other" filter. This move complies with a National Association of Realtors (NAR) policy that prevents MLS listings from being mixed with non-MLS properties.[2]

Zillow FSBO filter

Because of the separation, FSBO listings on Zillow receive less exposure compared to agent-listed properties. In fact, Zillow found that pageviews of FSBO listings decreased by about 80–85% after the company moved those listings to a separate section of the site.[3]

While posting a FSBO listing on Zillow is free, it comes at the cost of far fewer potential buyers ever seeing that listing.

🏛️ Zillow lawsuit resolved

Zillow's policy of separating FSBO listings complies with NAR guidelines. But the policy has been controversial and was a key issue in an antitrust lawsuit involving NAR and REX Real Estate. In 2023, a judge ruled that Zillow's method of displaying non-MLS listings wasn't misleading.

How to list on Zillow for sale by owner

  1. Create a Zillow profile or log in.
  2. Find your home by looking up your address on Zillow (chances are it’s already in the company's database).
  3. In the Public view, click "More" → "List For Sale By Owner." If you haven’t already claimed this property as your own, you’ll be prompted to do so before continuing.
  4. On the FSBO Listing page, set a list price, upload photos, write a listing description, edit home facts, and add your contact information.
  5. Once everything is ready, click "Post For Sale By Owner" and submit your listing for Zillow’s review.
  6. Before publishing your listing, Zillow will verify the information you provided — and that you actually own the property. This can take up to 72 hours.

» MORE: How to sell your house for sale by owner

Zillow fees for listing with an agent

Real estate agents can list properties on Zillow for free. When an agent posts a home on the MLS, it automatically gets republished on Zillow and other major real estate sites.

Listing with an agent on the MLS and Zillow increases visibility, attracting 500 times more visitors compared to FSBO properties advertised only on Zillow. This wider exposure through the MLS leads to a much larger pool of potential buyers.

Zillow is free — but your agent isn’t

When you list with an agent, you have to pay realtor commission when your home sells. 

The average total real estate commission is 5.37%. Listing agents earn an average commission of 2.72%.  

However, you can pay less without sacrificing service by using a discount real estate broker. These brokers provide service comparable to traditional firms — but at lower rates. 

For example, Semya-Moya partners with full-service listing agents who charge only 1.5%. These agents can showcase your property on Zillow and other websites to drive maximum visibility.

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Clever matches you with top local realtors from trusted brands — like Keller Williams and RE/MAX — for a discounted listing fee of just 1.5%. You get the same full service and support, but for about half the usual rate!

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Zillow rental listing fees

Zillow Rentals Network is a free platform that gives landlords tools to manage rental properties. When you sign up, your rental gets listed on Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads.

The platform also includes features for:

  • Screening tenants, including background checks and income verification
  • Creating leases with e-signatures
  • Collecting rent through direct deposits

The basic version of Zillow Rentals Network is free, but you can upgrade to a premium listing for a one-time fee of $29.99. According to Zillow, premium listings get increased visibility.

How to list a rental property on Zillow

1. Create a Zillow account

Create a Zillow account and check the box "I am a landlord or industry professional."

create a zillow account

2. Find the Rental Manager

Post a rental on Zillow through Zillow’s Rental Manager, which you can find at the top of Zillow’s homepage.

Find the rental manager

3. Create your listing

Click on "Post your properties for free," and add the address and some other basic info about your rental property. Click "Create listing."

create your listing

4. Upload photos and key info

Add more specific details about your listing, such as the monthly rent, size of the property, rules, tour availability, and amenities. You can also add photos and videos.

upload photos and key info

5. Publish your listing

After you verify your phone number, click "Publish Listing" at the bottom of the page. Your listing will be published on Zillow, Trulia, and HotPads.

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Is listing FSBO on Zillow worth it?

Pros

  • Listing FSBO on Zillow is free.
  • Zillow is the most popular real estate website, with 60 million monthly visitors.
  • Your listing gets syndicated to Trulia.com, the second most popular real estate site in the US.

Cons

  • There's less visibility for listings that don’t have an agent.
  • You’re competing with thousands of other local listings. Most of them are created by experienced agents, which gives them the upper hand.
  • You don't have an agent screening inquiries on your behalf. Expect to field a ton of calls and emails from casual or unqualified parties.
  • You’ll likely still have to pay a buyer's agent commission, since many buyers who use Zillow have a realtor.
  • You’ll get inundated with phone calls from agents trying to convince you to sell with them instead.

Posting on Zillow is usually worth it for the online exposure.

Most home buyers (96%) use the internet to search for homes, and many buyers start their search on Zillow. Zillow is the biggest real estate website, with 60 million monthly visitors. That's about 20 million more than Realtor.com and 40 million more than Trulia.[4]

When buyers search for homes on websites like Zillow, they often first scroll through photos from a desktop or mobile device. Then they find an agent to help them view homes in person.

However, posting FSBO on Zillow has limitations. For example, Zillow listings aren't automatically posted on the MLS. You'll need to hire a flat fee MLS listing service to do that for you.

FSBO homes sell for less

Recent data shows that FSBO homes tend to sell for less than homes with an agent.

  • Semya-Moya reported that in 2022 and 2023, people who sold their homes with the help of an agent pocketed almost $50,000 more on average than those who sold FSBO.
  • The National Association of Realtors found that in 2022, FSBO homes stayed on the market longer and sold for about $100,000 less than homes sold through a realtor.[5]

If you sell FSBO, the potential loss in your sale price could outweigh your savings from not paying realtor fees. 

You can use an agent and save money

If you're unsure about selling FSBO, consider selling with a low-cost realtor instead. You don't have to pay high commission fees to get the support of a full-service agent.

For example, Semya-Moya can connect you with top agents from well-known brands like Keller Williams and RE/MAX. If you move forward with an agent, you'll pay a low 1.5% listing fee instead of the standard 2.5–3%.

Your agent will ensure your home gets listed on the MLS and other key real estate sites. They'll also use their expertise and connections to help you maximize your profit.

» Connect with local agents for free, with no obligation

Tips for listing your home FSBO on Zillow

1. Invest in professional photos

About 85% of all home buyers think photos are the most useful feature on real estate websites.[6] And a Redfin study revealed that professionally photographed homes in the $400,000 price range sold three weeks faster and for over $10,000 more than those with amateur photos.[7]

In real estate, it's crucial to make a strong first impression online. Using professional photographs to showcase your home, especially key features like a renovated kitchen or bathroom, can quicken the selling process and increase your profit.

2. Use a flat fee MLS service

You need to post your home on the MLS if you want your listing to reach a wider audience. The MLS is the top spot for listing homes, with about 86% of all sellers using it. However, only 3% of FSBO sellers list on the MLS.[8]

On Zillow, FSBO listings are usually in a separate, less popular section than agented listings. But you can get your FSBO listing on the main listing section by using a flat fee MLS service.

Like an agent, a flat fee MLS company can get your house on the MLS — and, in turn, on Zillow’s main listing directory — but it offers few of the other services agents provide. A flat fee MLS can cost $100–1,000, depending on the level of service.

3. Write a great listing description

Your listing description is one of the best opportunities to sell people on the idea of your home. Emphasize the unique features and selling points that make your property stand out. And make sure your description is accurate and honest to build trust with potential buyers.

Also pay attention to details like spelling and grammar. Consider using a spell-checker or having someone review your work to ensure it's error-free and presents your home in the best light.

4. Price your home well

Pricing your home right is key. Set the price too high and you’ll struggle to find a buyer. Too low and you could leave thousands of dollars on the table.

Online home value estimators, like Zestimate, aren't the best way to get an accurate home value. They often fail to factor in recent upgrades or major repairs, and they're prone to errors.

Instead, keep an eye on what other homes are selling for near you — especially those that are similar to yours in terms of size, age, and renovations. You can search Zillow to view recently sold homes in your area.

For the most accurate home pricing, consider requesting a comparative market analysis (CMA) from a realtor. A CMA takes into account your home's unique features, upgrades, local market trends, and recent sale prices of similar properties nearby.

» Request a free home valuation from a local agent

5. Accept offers only from pre-approved buyers

For FSBO sellers, one of the biggest problems with Zillow is that it’s open to the public, which includes both qualified and unqualified buyers.

On the MLS, buyers typically work with licensed agents and are often pre-approved for financing by mortgage lenders. But on Zillow, the situation is less predictable. Sometimes sellers go through inspections, negotiations, and extensive paperwork only to have the deal collapse at the last minute due to the buyer's financial instability.

» Learn the difference between pre-approved and pre-qualified

6. Don’t rely on just Zillow

About 86% of sellers list their home with a licensed real estate agent or broker, while only 10% sell FSBO.[6] That means most of your competitors’ listings are likely getting published across hundreds of other websites and advertising channels, which gives them a much better chance of capturing the attention of your ideal buyer.

If you’re trying to sell your home FSBO, you’ll need to hustle — that means posting on as many sites as possible, spreading the word on social media and among family, friends, and co-workers, posting signs and passing out flyers, and doing anything else you can do to boost your home's visibility and attract local buyers.

FAQ about listing a home on Zillow

What is Zillow?

Zillow is the nation’s leading online real estate marketplace, based on monthly website traffic.

Zillow offers a wide array of products and services. However, its foremost is a massive real estate database, consisting of more than 135 million U.S. properties for sale, for rent, or off-market.

Unlike many other real estate websites, Zillow is accessible to the public. Agents, buyers, sellers, and casual browsers can use the site to view listing information, look up estimated property values (which Zillow calls "Zestimates"), assess local market conditions, and more.

How much does it cost to list on Zillow?

Listing a house FSBO on Zillow is free. It's also free to list with an agent on the site. But Zillow gives more visibility to homes listed on the multiple listing service (MLS), so keep this in mind if you're selling for sale by owner. A flat fee MLS listing service will put your home on the MLS for as little as a few hundred dollars, or you can sell with a low-commission real estate agent to get the benefits of a traditional realtor for a fraction of the price.

How accurate is Zillow's pricing estimate?

Zillow Zestimates can vary in accuracy. The company reports a median error rate of 2.4% for homes currently on the market, while off-market homes have a higher median error rate of 7.49%. For a home valued at $500,000, the Zestimate could be off by $12,000–37,450.

Zillow's algorithm is based on data like square footage and number of bedrooms, but the information isn't always accurate. Also, Zillow valuations may not always reflect recent home improvements or renovations.

How does Zillow make money?

Zillow primarily generates revenue through real estate agents who buy advertising space or purchase buyer leads on its website. Zillow also makes money from networking fees when buyers connect with sellers via Zillow-affiliated agents.

Another revenue stream for Zillow is its involvement in the mortgage market through Zillow Home Loans, although this business only accounted for about 5% of its total revenue in the third quarter of 2023.

Should you claim your home on Zillow?

If you're considering selling now or in the future, claiming your property on Zillow can be beneficial. You can update property details to improve the Zestimate's accuracy, which is especially useful when you're ready to list your home.

Will Zillow buy my house?

No, Zillow no longer buys houses. Zillow formerly had an iBuyer program called Zillow Offers, which allowed homeowners to sell their houses directly to Zillow. This program shut down in November 2021.

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Article Sources

[1] National Association of Realtors – "Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report". Pages 131. Updated 2023.
[2] National Association of Realtors – "MLS Clear Cooperation Policy".
[3] REX – "REX - Real Estate Exch. v. Zillow Inc.". Updated Aug. 16, 2023.
[5] National Association of Realtors – "2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers". Pages 8.
[6] National Association of Realtors – "Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report". Pages 56. Updated 2023.
[8] National Association of Realtors – "Quick Real Estate Statistics". Updated Oct. 31, 2023.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in North Carolina (2023) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/the-truth-about-we-buy-houses-for-cash-in-north-carolina/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:30:29 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/the-truth-about-we-buy-houses-for-cash-in-north-carolina/ We evaluated 172 cash home buyers serving North Carolina based on their credibility, activity, and customer satisfaction. Check out the best eight.

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If you’re selling a house in North Carolina that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in North Carolina will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than North Carolina home buyers who need a home loan.

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4.9
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4.8
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4.6
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4.5
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4.4
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Our team evaluated 172 active cash home buyers serving North Carolina. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, North Carolina houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 
  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in North Carolina

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

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4.9
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Customer Rating

4.9 (2,634)

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Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in North Carolina because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in North Carolina who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

Jason Bramblett Real Estate

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4.8
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4.9 (576)

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Our take: Jason Bramblett Real Estate in Greensboro, North Carolina, stands out for its exceptional customer satisfaction and strong credibility indicators.

What we like: Jason Bramblett Real Estate boasts a near-perfect 4.9 rating from more than 575 customers on Google. The company also rates high in credibility, with an A+ rating from BBB.

You should also know: The company's website features team members' names and photos, which enhance its credibility. It's also worth noting that Jason Bramblett Real Estate has no recorded BBB complaints, reinforcing its positive reputation among customers.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.9 (576)

Website: jasonbramblett.com
Phone: (336) 553-0796
Address: 500 Americhase Dr. Suite M, Greensboro, NC 27409

TLC Home Buyers

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4.6
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Customer Rating

4.38 (66)

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Our take: TLC Home Buyers stands out as a reliable cash home buyer, earning high praise for customer satisfaction and exceptional credibility.

What we like: TLC Home Buyers boasts a solid 4.6 rating from more than 50 customers on Google. It's also a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating. The company's website features team members' names and photos, as well as customer testimonial videos, all of which enhance its credibility. 

You should also know: TLC Home Buyers has a clean record with the BBB, with no complaints filed against it. This track record speaks volumes about TLC's commitment to customer satisfaction and quality service.

BBB: 3.46 (13)
Google: 4.6 (53)

Website: tlchomebuyers.com
Phone: (919) 981-9458
Address: 3800 Paramount Pkwy #150, Morrisville, NC 27560

Wake County Home Buyers

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4.5
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Customer Rating

5.0 (25)

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Our take: Wake County Home Buyers is a local cash home buyer located near Raleigh with an outstanding reputation for credibility.

What we like: More than 25 satisfied customers have given Wake County Home Buyers a perfect rating on Google, attesting to the company's dedication to customer satisfaction. It also holds a solid A+ BBB rating and accreditation, enhancing its credibility.

You should also know: The company's website features team members' names and photos, along with customer testimonial videos, which further bolsters its credibility. Although the company hasn't earned many reviews recently, its overall track record is praiseworthy.

BBB: N/A
Google: 5.0 (25)

Website: mikeotranto.com
Phone: (919) 473-6885
Address: 110 Hassell Ct. Garner, NC 27529

Better Path Homes

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4.4
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4.7 (95)

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Our take: Better Path Homes is a credible and well-regarded cash home buyer in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What we like: Better Path Homes has a strong reputation, reflected in its high Google ratings from more than 90 customers. It's also a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating, which adds to its credibility.

You should also know: Better Path Homes offers transparency that we appreciate, displaying team member names and photos on its website.

BBB: 5.0 (1)
Google: 4.7 (94)

Website: choosebetterpath.com
Phone: (704) 802-1097
Address: 10935 Winds Crossing Dr. Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28273

QC Home Buyers

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4.3
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Customer Rating

4.43 (48)

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Our take: QC Home Buyers in Charlotte distinguishes itself with high credibility and consistently good customer satisfaction.

What we like: QC Home Buyers shows strong credibility, featuring team member names and photos on its website, along with customer testimonial videos. It's also a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating. 

You should also know: More than 45 customers have rated the company, contributing to its commendable rating on Google. Its strong reputation makes it a good choice for those aiming to sell their homes quickly.

BBB: 5.0 (2)
Google: 4.4 (46)

Website: qchomebuyers.com
Phone: (704) 727-4881
Address: 4402 Stuart Andrew Blvd. Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28217

Mark Spain Real Estate

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4.3
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4.38 (491)

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Our take: Mark Spain Real Estate is a highly-rated cash home buyer based in North Carolina, celebrated for its excellent customer satisfaction and strong credibility.

What we like: Mark Spain Real Estate has earned an impressive 4.7 rating from over 375 customers on Google. The company's website also showcases team member names and photos, boosting its credibility.

You should also know: While not BBB-accredited, Mark Spain Real Estate maintains an A rating with the organization. However, it's noteworthy that customers have lodged 13 complaints with BBB.

BBB: 3.29 (113)
Google: 4.7 (378)

Website: markspain.com
Phone: (855) 299-7653
Address: 8430 University Executive Park Dr. Suite 660, Charlotte, NC 28262

Harmony Home Buyers

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4.2
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Customer Rating

5.0 (24)

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Our take: Harmony Home Buyers in Charlotte is a reputable cash home buyer with strong credibility and a history of customer satisfaction.

What we like: More than 20 customers have given Harmony Home Buyers a perfect score on Google. Additionally, the company is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating, and no customers have filed complaints with the organization.

You should also know: Harmony Home Buyers displays its team members' names and photos on its website, adding to its credibility.

BBB: 5.0 (1)
Google: 5.0 (23)

Website: harmonyhomebuyers.com
Phone: (704) 285-2485
Address: 2108 South Blvd. Suite 211 #1009, Charlotte, NC 28203

Find North Carolina cash home buyers near me

Some North Carolina cash home buyers serve only local markets. Find the best options in your city.

Next steps: Start getting cash offers!

Compare cash offers in North Carolina now!

Compare offers from top cash buyers to the sale price you'd get with an agent.

How Much Are Closing Costs for Sellers in North Carolina?: Learn what it costs to sell a house in North Carolina, including tips on how to save on your sale.

How to Sell a House By Owner in North Carolina: Read this guide to decide if selling without a realtor in North Carolina is a good idea for you.

Selling a House in North Carolina: Everything You Need to KnowAre you ready to sell your home but need help understanding the process? Read our guide on selling a home in North Carolina (with or without a realtor).

Selling a House As-Is: What You Need to KnowWe share the main factors that affect how much you may gain (or lose) when you sell as-is.

11 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash: Our team spent hundreds of hours researching "we buy houses" companies and iBuyers. Many of these companies have local franchises throughout the nation. 

Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated 172 cash home buyers serving North Carolina. It also compiled and analyzed 11,664 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the North Carolina home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the North Carolina area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in a particular city or metro area
  • Statewide: Operates throughout North Carolina
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout North Carolina and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

Editorial policy

Credible, primary sources power our pages. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a commission. But this doesn't influence our advice or ranking methodology. Learn more about Semya-Moya.

Semya-Moya's content team created parts of this page with the assistance of an AI tool. Our team of humans researched the companies, collected and analyzed the data, and ranked the companies, then used AI to assist in writing about the companies. Our team fact-checked and edited the text, as it does for all of our content.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in California (2023) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/we-buy-houses-for-cash-in-california/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:32:27 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/we-buy-houses-for-cash-in-california/ We evaluated 90 cash home buyers serving California based on their credibility, activity, and customer satisfaction. Check out the best seven.

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If you’re selling a house in California that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in California will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than California home buyers who need a home loan.

Our team evaluated 90 active cash home buyers serving California. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, California houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 

  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in California

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

Learn more
4.9
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.9 (2,634)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Nationwide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in California because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in California who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

I Buy SD GG Homes

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.81 (365)

BBB

Accredited, NR

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: I Buy SD GG Homes sets itself apart from other cash home buyers in San Diego with its exceptional customer satisfaction and strong credibility signals.

What we like: I Buy SD GG Homes earns impressive reviews on Google and BBB. The company's website presents the credibility signals we value, including team member names and photos, and customer testimonial videos.

You should also know: I Buy SD GG is BBB-accredited but not rated on the BBB site. The company is considerably more active in the market than its competitors, based on the 60+ customer reviews we've seen during the past six months.

BBB: 4.84 (96)
Google: 4.8 (269)

Website: ibuysd.com
Phone: (858) 218-0042
Address: 7480 Miramar Rd., Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92126

Laurel Buys Houses

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

4.75 (74)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Laurel Buys Houses has a strong foothold in the Sacramento market, with a track record of high customer satisfaction.

What we like: Laurel Buys Houses receives excellent customer ratings on Google and BBB from more than 70 customers combined. We also like how the company's website offers transparency by featuring team member names and photos. The website features customer testimonial videos, too, which adds to the company's credibility.

You should also know: Laurel Buys Houses is BBB-accredited, with an A+ rating and no complaints. It's also an active buyer in the market, judging by how many customers posted reviews during the past six months. However, the company takes more than a month to respond to its reviews, which is a bit longer than its competitors.

BBB: 5.0 (12)
Google: 4.7 (62)

Website: laurelbuyshouses.com
Phone: (916) 476-2381
Address: 3104 O St. #305, Sacramento, CA 95816

Premier Property Buyers

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

5.0 (29)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: High customer satisfaction scores and a solid reputation make Premier Property Buyers a top pick among cash home buyers in Long Beach.

What we like: Premier Property Buyers earns five-star ratings on Google and BBB. The company's website offers transparency with team member names and photos. Customer testimonials strengthen its credibility.

You should also know: Premier Property Buyers' activity level is concerning. Fewer than 30 customers have reviewed the company, and none of those reviews dropped in the past 180 days, making it hard for us to assess the company's current performance. However, the company's excellent historical performance, along with its BBB accreditation and A+ BBB rating make it a strong contender in the Long Beach market.

BBB: 5.0 (8)
Google: 5.0 (21)

Website: premierpropertybuyers.com
Phone: (949) 356-6763
Address: 200 Harvard Ln., Seal Beach, CA 90740

Power Real Estate Group

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

5.0 (737)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Power Real Estate Group is a standout cash home buyer in Anaheim, largely due to its impeccable customer satisfaction score.

What we like: Power Real Estate Group's impressive five-star rating on Google comes from more than 700 customer reviews, far more than other cash home buyers in Anaheim or elsewhere in California.

You should also know: Power Real Estate Group isn't BBB-accredited, but no customers have filed complaints with the organization. Also, the company lacks customer testimonial videos on its website, which is a credibility signal we value.

BBB: N/A
Google: 5.0 (737)

Website: pwregroup.com/cash
Phone: (714) 408-1101
Address: 2390 E. Orangewood Ave. #400, Anaheim, CA 92806

Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

4.67 (101)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty is a standout option for cash home buyers throughout California, thanks to its strong customer satisfaction record.

What we like: Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty scores 4.7 on Google and 4.17 at the BBB. We also appreciate the company's credibility signals, including featuring team member names and photos on its website, as well as customer testimonial videos.

You should also know: No customers reviewed Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty during the past six months, which could indicate a recent dip in home-buying activity. However, the company maintains an A+ rating with the BBB, which suggests a strong commitment to its customers.

BBB: 4.17 (6)
Google: 4.7 (95)

Website: trademyhome.com
Phone: (408) 763-8131
Address: 378 Oleander Dr., San Jose, CA 95123

John Medina Buys Houses

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

4.75 (60)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: John Medina Buys Houses stands out among Los Angeles cash home buyers due to its stellar customer satisfaction scores and strong credibility signals.

What we like: More than 50 customers give John Medina Buys Houses high review scores on Google and the BBB. Many of those customers posted their reviews during the last six months, indicating the company is active in the current market. We also like that the company is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating.

You should also know: John Medina Buys Houses has strong online credibility signals, with team member names and photos visible on its website. The company's site also features customer testimonial videos.

BBB: 5.0 (22)
Google: 4.6 (38)

Website: johnmedinabuyshouses.com
Phone: (310) 928-9688
Address: 732 W 9th St., Suite 200, San Pedro, CA 90731

Find California cash home buyers near me

Some California cash home buyers serve only local markets. Find the best options in your city.

Next steps: Start getting cash offers!

Compare cash offers in California now!

Compare offers from top cash buyers to the sale price you'd get with an agent.

How Much Are Closing Costs for Sellers in California?: Learn what it costs to sell a house in California, including tips on how to save on your sale.

How to Sell a House By Owner in California: Read this guide to decide if selling without a realtor in California is a good idea for you.

Selling a House in California: Everything You Need to Know: Are you ready to sell your home but need help understanding the process? Read our guide on selling a home in California (with or without a realtor).

Selling a House As-Is: What You Need to Know: We share the main factors that affect how much you may gain (or lose) when you sell as-is.

11 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash: Our team spent hundreds of hours researching "we buy houses" companies and iBuyers. Many of these companies have local franchises throughout the nation. 

Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated 90 cash home buyers serving California. It also compiled and analyzed 51,329 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the California home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the California area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in a California city or metro area 
  • Statewide: Operates throughout California 
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout California and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

Editorial policy

Credible, primary sources power our pages. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a commission. But this doesn't influence our advice or ranking methodology. Learn more about Semya-Moya.

Semya-Moya's content team created parts of this page with the assistance of an AI tool. Our team of humans researched the companies, collected and analyzed the data, and ranked the companies, then used AI to assist in writing about the companies. Our team fact-checked and edited the text, as it does for all of our content.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in Savannah, Georgia (2023) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/cash-home-buyers-savannah-georgia/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:15:23 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/?p=40485 We evaluated 10 cash home buyers serving Savannah based on their credibility, activity, and customer satisfaction. Check out the best four.

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If you’re selling a house in Savannah that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in Savannah will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than Savannah home buyers who need a home loan.

Company Clever Rating Availability
🏅 Best overall
4.9
Excellent
Nationwide
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4.8
Excellent
Local
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4.8
Excellent
Statewide
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4.0
Good
Statewide
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Our team evaluated 10 active cash home buyers serving Savannah. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, Savannah houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 
  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in Savannah, Georgia 

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

Learn more
4.9
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.9 (2,634)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Nationwide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in Savannah because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in Savannah who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

Cash 4 Keys Home Buyers

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.9 (69)

BBB

Accredited, A-

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Cash 4 Keys Home Buyers is a reliable choice for cash home selling in Savannah, thanks to its high customer satisfaction and strong credibility signals.

What we like: Cash 4 Keys Home Buyers maintains a near-perfect Google rating, demonstrating high customer satisfaction. The company's website includes names and photos of team members, strengthening its credibility. It's also an accredited BBB business with an A- rating.

You should also know: The company's recent activity level is low, with only one new review in the past 180 days. The company's response time to reviews is slower than average, but its excellent customer satisfaction score and strong credibility signals trump this concern.

BBB: N/A 
Google: 4.9 (69)

Website: cash4keyshomebuyers.com
Phone: (803) 809-2985
Address: 1407 E 33rd St., Savannah, GA 31404

Bernstein & Co Realty

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.5 (74)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Bernstein & Co Realty is a reputable cash home buyer in Georgia with an exceptional reputation among its customers despite its recent inactivity.

What we like: Bernstein & Co Realty's customer satisfaction rating is outstanding, with a solid 4.5 Google review score from more than 70 reviews. The company also enhances its credibility by listing team members' names and photos on its website.

You should also know: Bernstein & Co Realty isn't BBB accredited and lacks recent reviews, which might raise questions about its current market activity. However, the company's impressive past performance and high customer satisfaction make it worth considering.

BBB: N/A 
Google: 4.5 (74)

Website: athensgahomes.com
Phone: (706) 548-4663
Address: 995 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA 30605

Peach Property Partners

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

4.9 (17)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Peach Property Partners is a reputable statewide cash home buyer in Georgia, boasting an impressive customer satisfaction record.

What we like: Peach Property Partners has a history of customer satisfaction, earning a 4.9 Google review score from more than 15 reviews. The company is transparent on its website, featuring team members' names and photos, as well as customer testimonial videos.

You should also know: Peach Property Partners isn't BBB accredited and has shown limited activity in the past 180 days, with only one new review. However, its prompt response time and high customer satisfaction scores make it an appealing choice for homeowners looking to sell their property quickly.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.9 (17)

Website: selltopeach.com
Phone: (404) 260-1026
Address: 141 Village Pkwy NE, Bldg. 5, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067

Other companies that buy houses for cash in Savannah

Trusted Home Buyers garners a good satisfaction score, thanks mostly to its strong Google reviews. However, these reviews come from fewer customers than most of its competitors in the market. The company also falls short of the credibility signals we prefer to see. It lacks BBB accreditation and doesn't display team members' names on its website. Until we gather more data, we're excluding Trusted Home Buyers from our main list.

» LEARN: The best cash home buyer companies in Georgia

Next steps: Start getting cash offers!

Compare cash offers in Savannah now!

Compare offers from top cash buyers to the sale price you'd get with an agent.

How Much Are Closing Costs for Sellers in Georgia?: Learn what it costs to sell a house in Georgia, including tips on how to save on your sale.

How to Sell a House By Owner in Georgia: Read this guide to decide if selling without a realtor in Georgia is a good idea for you.

Selling a House in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know: Are you ready to sell your Savannah home but need help understanding the process? Read our guide on selling a home in Georgia (with or without a realtor).

Selling a House As-Is: What You Need to Know: We share the main factors that affect how much you may gain (or lose) when you sell as-is.

11 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash: Our team spent hundreds of hours researching "we buy houses" companies and iBuyers. Many of these companies have local franchises throughout the nation. 

Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated 10 cash home buyers serving Savannah. It also compiled and analyzed 2,332 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the Savannah home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the Savannah area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in Savannah or the Savannah metro area
  • Statewide: Operates throughout Georgia
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout Georgia and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

Editorial policy

Credible, primary sources power our pages. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a commission. But this doesn't influence our advice or ranking methodology. Learn more about Semya-Moya.

Semya-Moya's content team created parts of this page with the assistance of an AI tool. Our team of humans researched the companies, collected and analyzed the data, and ranked the companies, then used AI to assist in writing about the companies. Our team fact-checked and edited the text, as it does for all of our content.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in Sandy Springs, Georgia (2023) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/cash-home-buyers-sandy-springs-georgia/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:07:25 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/?p=40443 We evaluated 11 cash home buyers serving Sandy Springs based on their credibility, activity, and customer satisfaction. Check out the best five.

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If you’re selling a house in Sandy Springs that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in Sandy Springs will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than Sandy Springs home buyers who need a home loan.

Company Clever Rating Availability
🏅 Best overall
4.9
Excellent
Nationwide
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4.8
Excellent
Statewide
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4.8
Excellent
Local
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4.6
Very good
Local
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4.0
Good
Statewide
Learn more

Our team evaluated 11 active cash home buyers serving Sandy Springs. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, Sandy Springs houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 
  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in Sandy Springs, Georgia 

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

Learn more
4.9
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.9 (2,634)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Nationwide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in Sandy Springs because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in Sandy Springs who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

Bernstein & Co Realty

Learn more
4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.5 (74)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Bernstein & Co Realty is a reputable cash home buyer in Georgia with an exceptional reputation among its customers despite its recent inactivity.

What we like: Bernstein & Co Realty's customer satisfaction rating is outstanding, with a solid 4.5 Google review score from more than 70 reviews. The company also enhances its credibility by listing team members' names and photos on its website.

You should also know: Bernstein & Co Realty isn't BBB accredited and lacks recent reviews, which might raise questions about its current market activity. However, the company's impressive past performance and high customer satisfaction make it worth considering.

BBB: N/A 
Google: 4.5 (74)

Website: athensgahomes.com
Phone: (706) 548-4663
Address: 995 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA 30605

New Horizon Home Buyers of Atlanta

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

5.0 (24)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: New Horizon Home Buyers of Atlanta is an excellent choice for those looking to sell their homes quickly and efficiently, thanks to its high customer satisfaction and credibility signals.

What we like: New Horizon achieves top marks in customer satisfaction, with perfect scores on both Google and BBB. Its website showcases team member names and photos, adding to its credibility. We also like that it holds BBB accreditation and an A+ rating.

You should also know: Despite the company's impressive customer satisfaction and credibility, it hasn't received any new reviews in the past 180 days. This lack of recent activity might raise some eyebrows. However, given the company's consistently high scores in other areas, it remains a strong choice for selling your home in Atlanta.

BBB: 5.0 (1)
Google: 5.0 (23)

Website: newhorizonhomebuyers.com/sell-my-house-atlanta-ga
Phone: (404) 671-8368
Address: 1303 Hightower Trail Suite 320, Atlanta, GA 3035

Barrington Home Buyers

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4.6
Very good

Customer Rating

4.8 (37)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Barrington Home Buyers is a reputable choice for home sellers in Sandy Springs, thanks to its high customer satisfaction and active presence in the market.

What we like: Barrington Home Buyers consistently scores high in customer satisfaction in its Google reviews. It has also shown recent activity, with at least one new review in the past 180 days. The company's website features team members' names and photos, along with customer testimonial videos, adding a layer of transparency.

You should also know: Although Barrington Home Buyers lacks BBB accreditation, its other credibility signals are strong. However, potential sellers may want to consider this when making their decision.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.8 (37)

Website: barringtonhomebuyers.com/sell-house-fast-cash-atlanta-ga
Phone: (678) 909-1561
Address: 3022 S. Morgans Point Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466

Peach Property Partners

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4.0
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Customer Rating

4.9 (17)

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Our take: Peach Property Partners is a reputable statewide cash home buyer in Georgia, boasting an impressive customer satisfaction record.

What we like: Peach Property Partners has a history of customer satisfaction, earning a 4.9 Google review score from more than 15 reviews. The company is transparent on its website, featuring team members' names and photos, as well as customer testimonial videos.

You should also know: Peach Property Partners isn't BBB accredited and has shown limited activity in the past 180 days, with only one new review. However, its prompt response time and high customer satisfaction scores make it an appealing choice for homeowners looking to sell their property quickly.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.9 (17)

Website: selltopeach.com
Phone: (404) 260-1026
Address: 141 Village Pkwy NE, Bldg. 5, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067

Other companies that buy houses for cash in Sandy Springs

Cash4Houses boasts a high satisfaction score thanks to its excellent Google reviews. However, it didn't make our main list due to its lack of customer reviews in the past 180 days, which signals a lack of activity in the market. Additionally, the company isn't BBB-accredited, and its website doesn't display team member information or customer testimonials, raising questions about its credibility. These factors prevent us from endorsing Cash for Houses at this time.

» LEARN: The best cash home buyer companies in Georgia

Next steps: Start getting cash offers!

Compare cash offers in Sandy Springs now!

Compare offers from top cash buyers to the sale price you'd get with an agent.

How Much Are Closing Costs for Sellers in Georgia?: Learn what it costs to sell a house in Georgia, including tips on how to save on your sale.

How to Sell a House By Owner in Georgia: Read this guide to decide if selling without a realtor in Georgia is a good idea for you.

Selling a House in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know: Are you ready to sell your Sandy Springs home but need help understanding the process? Read our guide on selling a home in Georgia (with or without a realtor).

Selling a House As-Is: What You Need to Know: We share the main factors that affect how much you may gain (or lose) when you sell as-is.

11 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash: Our team spent hundreds of hours researching "we buy houses" companies and iBuyers. Many of these companies have local franchises throughout the nation. 

Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated 11 cash home buyers serving Sandy Springs. It also compiled and analyzed 2,082 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the Sandy Springs home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the Sandy Springs area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in Sandy Springs 
  • Statewide: Operates throughout Georgia
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout Georgia and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

Editorial policy

Credible, primary sources power our pages. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a commission. But this doesn't influence our advice or ranking methodology. Learn more about Semya-Moya.

Semya-Moya's content team created parts of this page with the assistance of an AI tool. Our team of humans researched the companies, collected and analyzed the data, and ranked the companies, then used AI to assist in writing about the companies. Our team fact-checked and edited the text, as it does for all of our content.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in Roswell, Georgia (2023) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/cash-home-buyers-roswell-georgia/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:48:23 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/?p=40397 We evaluated 12 cash home buyers serving Roswell based on their credibility, activity, and customer satisfaction. Check out the best four.

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If you’re selling a house in Roswell that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in Roswell will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than Roswell home buyers who need a home loan.

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4.8
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4.8
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Our team evaluated 12 active cash home buyers serving Roswell. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, Roswell houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 
  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in Roswell, Georgia 

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

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4.9
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.9 (2,634)

BBB

Accredited, A+

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Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in Roswell because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in Roswell who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

Bernstein & Co Realty

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.5 (74)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

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Our take: Bernstein & Co Realty is a reputable cash home buyer in Georgia with an exceptional reputation among its customers despite its recent inactivity.

What we like: Bernstein & Co Realty's customer satisfaction rating is outstanding, with a solid 4.5 Google review score from more than 70 reviews. The company also enhances its credibility by listing team members' names and photos on its website.

You should also know: Bernstein & Co Realty isn't BBB accredited and lacks recent reviews, which might raise questions about its current market activity. However, the company's impressive past performance and high customer satisfaction make it worth considering.

BBB: N/A 
Google: 4.5 (74)

Website: athensgahomes.com
Phone: (706) 548-4663
Address: 995 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA 30605

Georgia Fair Offer

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

5 (27)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

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Our take: Georgia Fair Offer shines as a top-notch cash home buyer in Roswell, boasting an impressive customer satisfaction record and strong credibility signals.

What we like: Georgia Fair Offer achieves perfect ratings on both Google and BBB, indicating high customer satisfaction. It's a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating and no customer complaints. The company's website features team members' names and photos, enhancing its credibility.

You should also know: Georgia Fair Offer has been moderately active in recent months, with three new Google reviews in the past 180 days. While it may not have the highest volume of recent activity, the consistently high satisfaction scores indicate a quality service.

BBB: 5.0 (1)
Google: 5 (26)

Website: georgiafairoffer.com
Phone: (404) 855-0944
Address: 1580 Oakfield Ln., Roswell, GA 30075

Peach Property Partners

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

4.9 (17)

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Availability

Statewide

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Our take: Peach Property Partners is a reputable statewide cash home buyer in Georgia, boasting an impressive customer satisfaction record.

What we like: Peach Property Partners has a history of customer satisfaction, earning a 4.9 Google review score from more than 15 reviews. The company is transparent on its website, featuring team members' names and photos, as well as customer testimonial videos.

You should also know: Peach Property Partners isn't BBB accredited and has shown limited activity in the past 180 days, with only one new review. However, its prompt response time and high customer satisfaction scores make it an appealing choice for homeowners looking to sell their property quickly.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.9 (17)

Website: selltopeach.com
Phone: (404) 260-1026
Address: 141 Village Pkwy NE, Bldg. 5, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067

Other companies that buy houses for cash in Roswell

Click House Buyers garners high marks for customer satisfaction thanks to its Google reviews, and its website features team members' names and photos, boosting its credibility. However, Click House Buyers lacks BBB accreditation, and we haven't seen any review activity in the past 180 days. We're keeping Click House Buyers off our main list until we see more recent data. 

Avatar Group boasts an excellent satisfaction score according to our data, thanks mostly to its Google reviews. However, it hasn't been active in the market recently, with no new reviews in the past 180 days. The company also lacks BBB accreditation, and its website doesn't feature team member information or customer testimonials. Until we see more data, we're keeping Avatar Group off our recommended list.

» LEARN: The best cash home buyer companies in Georgia

Next steps: Start getting cash offers!

Compare cash offers in Roswell now!

Compare offers from top cash buyers to the sale price you'd get with an agent.

How Much Are Closing Costs for Sellers in Georgia?: Learn what it costs to sell a house in Georgia, including tips on how to save on your sale.

How to Sell a House By Owner in Georgia: Read this guide to decide if selling without a realtor in Georgia is a good idea for you.

Selling a House in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know: Are you ready to sell your home but need help understanding the process? Read our guide on selling a home in Georgia (with or without a realtor). 

Selling a House As-Is: What You Need to Know: We share the main factors that affect how much you may gain (or lose) when you sell as-is.

11 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash: Our team spent hundreds of hours researching "we buy houses" companies and iBuyers. Many of these companies have local franchises throughout the nation. 

Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated 12 cash home buyers serving Roswell. It also compiled and analyzed 2,867 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the Roswell home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the Roswell area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in Roswell 
  • Statewide: Operates throughout Georgia
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout Georgia and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

Editorial policy

Credible, primary sources power our pages. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a commission. But this doesn't influence our advice or ranking methodology. Learn more about Semya-Moya.

Semya-Moya's content team created parts of this page with the assistance of an AI tool. Our team of humans researched the companies, collected and analyzed the data, and ranked the companies, then used AI to assist in writing about the companies. Our team fact-checked and edited the text, as it does for all of our content.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in Macon, Georgia (2023) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/cash-home-buyers-macon-georgia/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:40:37 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/?p=40312 We evaluated nine cash home buyers serving Macon based on their credibility, activity, and customer satisfaction. Check out the best four.

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If you’re selling a house in Macon that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in Macon will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than Macon home buyers who need a home loan.

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🏅 Best overall
4.9
Excellent
Nationwide
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4.8
Excellent
Local
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4.8
Excellent
Statewide
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4.0
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Statewide
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Our team evaluated nine active cash home buyers serving Macon. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, Macon houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 

  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in Macon, Georgia 

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

Learn more
4.9
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.9 (2,634)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Nationwide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in Macon because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in Macon who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

His & Hers Investments

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

5 (54)

BBB

Accredited, A

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: His & Hers Investments is a top-rated cash home buyer in Macon because of its impeccable customer satisfaction and strong credibility track record.

What we like: His & Hers Investments maintains a perfect Google rating and is a BBB-accredited, A-rated business with no customer complaints. The company's website provides team members' names and photos, enhancing transparency and trustworthiness.

You should also know: The company has been consistently active in the past 180 days, garnering four new Google reviews. Its response time to reviews is average, but the high satisfaction score and absence of BBB complaints make it a solid choice for those seeking a reliable cash home buyer in Macon.

BBB: N/A
Google: 5 (54)

Website: hisandhersinvestments.com
Phone: (478) 475-2478
Address: 125 Plantation Centre Dr. S. Suite 750A, Macon, GA 31210

Bernstein & Co Realty

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.5 (74)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Bernstein & Co Realty is a reputable cash home buyer in Georgia with an exceptional reputation among its customers despite its recent inactivity.

What we like: Bernstein & Co Realty's customer satisfaction rating is outstanding, with a solid 4.5 Google review score from more than 70 reviews. The company also enhances its credibility by listing team members' names and photos on its website.

You should also know: Bernstein & Co Realty isn't BBB accredited and lacks recent reviews, which might raise questions about its current market activity. However, the company's impressive past performance and high customer satisfaction make it worth considering.

BBB: N/A 
Google: 4.5 (74)

Website: athensgahomes.com
Phone: (706) 548-4663
Address: 995 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA 30605

Peach Property Partners

Learn more
4.0
Good

Customer Rating

4.9 (17)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Peach Property Partners is a reputable statewide cash home buyer in Georgia, boasting an impressive customer satisfaction record.

What we like: Peach Property Partners has a history of customer satisfaction, earning a 4.9 Google review score from more than 15 reviews. The company is transparent on its website, featuring team members' names and photos, as well as customer testimonial videos.

You should also know: Peach Property Partners isn't BBB accredited and has shown limited activity in the past 180 days, with only one new review. However, its prompt response time and high customer satisfaction scores make it an appealing choice for homeowners looking to sell their property quickly.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.9 (17)

Website: selltopeach.com
Phone: (404) 260-1026
Address: 141 Village Pkwy NE, Bldg. 5, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067

Other companies that buy houses for cash in Macon

Mid Georgia House Buyers boasts BBB accreditation and an A+ rating with the organization. It also features team member names and photos on its website, enhancing its credibility. However, it falls short of its competitors in terms of customer satisfaction and recent activity. Despite a decent overall rating, the company hasn't garnered any new reviews in the past 180 days, suggesting a lack of recent engagement. This low activity level is the main reason why we didn't include Mid Georgia House Buyers on our main list.

» LEARN: The best cash home buyer companies in Georgia

Next steps: Start getting cash offers!

Compare cash offers in Macon now!

Compare offers from top cash buyers to the sale price you'd get with an agent.

How Much Are Closing Costs for Sellers in Georgia?: Learn what it costs to sell a house in Georgia, including tips on how to save on your sale.

How to Sell a House By Owner in Georgia: Read this guide to decide if selling without a realtor in Georgia is a good idea for you.

Selling a House in Georgia: Everything You Need to Know: Are you ready to sell your home but need help understanding the process? Read our guide on selling a home in Georgia (with or without a realtor).

Selling a House As-Is: What You Need to Know: We share the main factors that affect how much you may gain (or lose) when you sell as-is.

11 Best Companies That Buy Houses for Cash: Our team spent hundreds of hours researching "we buy houses" companies and iBuyers. Many of these companies have local franchises throughout the nation. 

Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated nine cash home buyers serving Macon. It also compiled and analyzed 1,731 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the Macon home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the Macon area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in Macon 
  • Statewide: Operates throughout Georgia
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout Georgia and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

Editorial policy

Credible, primary sources power our pages. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a commission. But this doesn't influence our advice or ranking methodology. Learn more about Semya-Moya.

Semya-Moya's content team created parts of this page with the assistance of an AI tool. Our team of humans researched the companies, collected and analyzed the data, and ranked the companies, then used AI to assist in writing about the companies. Our team fact-checked and edited the text, as it does for all of our content.

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Best Cash Home Buyers in Johns Creek, Georgia (2023) https://semya-moya.ru/real-estate-blog/cash-home-buyers-johns-creek-georgia/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:17:56 +0000 https://semya-moya.ru/?p=40272 We evaluated 15 cash home buyers serving Johns Creek based on their credibility, activity, and customer satisfaction. Check out the best six.

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If you’re selling a house in Johns Creek that's in poor condition or has other complications, or you need to sell your house fast, consider a cash home buyer. Many companies that buy houses for cash in Johns Creek will purchase any home and can usually close sales much faster than Johns Creek home buyers who need a home loan.

Company Clever Rating Availability
🏅 Best overall
4.9
Excellent
Nationwide
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4.8
Excellent
Statewide
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4.8
Excellent
Local
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4.4
Good
Local
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4.4
Good
Local
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4.0
Good
Statewide
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Our team evaluated 15 active cash home buyers serving Johns Creek. We examined each company's key factors, including its credibility signals, customer reviews, and activity level. Our guide will help you choose a cash buyer to get the best outcome on your sale.

Why you should trust us

We want to help you find legitimate cash home buyers and get the best deal based on your needs. When you hire a service through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission, but this doesn’t influence our rankings or advice. Learn how we researched and ranked these companies that buy houses for cash.

What you should know about cash home buyers

  • Cash home buyers can be useful if you have a complicated home sale, you want to sell your house fast, you've inherited a house, or you have goals that would be difficult to achieve selling with a real estate agent on the open market. Your options, offer prices, and closing speed will depend on your situation.
  • You may need to contact numerous cash buyers to get workable offers. Cash buyers are investors with varying budgets, goals, and constraints. Some will pay cash for almost any home under any circumstance at any time. Others specialize in locations, price ranges, property types, or situations. 
  • Cash offers will be unique to your home. How much "we buy houses for cash" companies will pay — and how fast they can close — depends on the home and situation. Investors can pay more for turnkey properties than those in need of major repairs. 
  • The selling process is condensed. Some companies that buy houses for cash can close deals within 2–3 days. However, Johns Creek houses with complicated legal issues could take months to close.
  • Most cash home buyers pay closing costs. You won't have to pay any unexpected fees on your closing date. Companies that buy houses for cash usually factor the seller's closing costs into their offer. 

  • Requesting a cash offer is always free, and there’s zero obligation to accept it. You may not get the fair market value many sellers get using a real estate agent. But you decide if you're offered a fair price and if the terms are acceptable based on your situation. If you feel pressured to accept an offer, walk away. If you suspect a scam or financial exploitation, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends you report it to the Federal Trade Commission and take these additional steps.

How to choose a cash home buyer and get good offers

  • Make sure the cash buyer is legit. Stick to buyers with credible websites that include owner information and video testimonials from real customers. Look for a solid number of legitimate positive customer reviews on established, external platforms like Google. Also, look for companies with Better Business Bureau (BBB) profiles accredited with A+ ratings. 
  • Verify the buyer has the funds. Ask the buyer for an official proof of funds (POF) letter from their bank. Experienced and legitimate cash home buyers will expect this question or provide the POF without you even asking. The cash buyer should also provide a sufficient earnest money deposit (usually 1–2% of the sale price) when you go under contract, which represents their commitment to the sale.

  • Get multiple cash offers. Just like when getting quotes from contractors or shopping for the best mortgage rates, getting several offers from legit "we buy houses for cash" companies to compare and choose from will help you get the best terms and outcome.

Top cash home buyers in Johns Creek, Georgia 

🏅 Best overall

Clever Offers

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4.9
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.9 (2,634)

BBB

Accredited, A+

Availability

Nationwide

Overview

Reviews

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Our take: Clever Offers is our top pick for most people in Johns Creek because it makes getting and comparing multiple cash offers fast, easy, and safe.

What we like: Clever Offers taps you into a wide pool of vetted cash buyers in Johns Creek who can buy your house fast, saving you from hours of overwhelming research. Compare and choose from up to 10 buyers. This competition among buyers can drive up cash offer prices. Semya-Moya, an established, highly rated nationwide brand, backs the service. Clever Offers also handles communications between sellers and multiple buyers.

You should also know: Cash offers aren’t always the best or only option. Clever can bring you other solutions, like creative financing or sale-leasebacks, that might deliver a better fit or value. Clever can also match you with a top local real estate agent for a free home valuation so you can compare the cash offers with an open market sale. Seeing all your options helps you make an informed decision and come away with the best possible outcome.

BBB: 5.0 (87)
Google: 4.8 (212)
Trustpilot: 5.0 (2,335)

Website: listwithclever.com
Phone: (833) 225-3837
Address: 4625 Lindell Blvd., 2nd FL, St. Louis, MO 63108

Bernstein & Co Realty

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.5 (74)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

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Our take: Bernstein & Co Realty is a reputable cash home buyer in Georgia with an exceptional reputation among its customers despite its recent inactivity.

What we like: Bernstein & Co Realty's customer satisfaction rating is outstanding, with a solid 4.5 Google review score from more than 70 reviews. The company also enhances its credibility by listing team members' names and photos on its website.

You should also know: Bernstein & Co Realty isn't BBB accredited and lacks recent reviews, which might raise questions about its current market activity. However, the company's impressive past performance and high customer satisfaction make it worth considering.

BBB: N/A 
Google: 4.5 (74)

Website: athensgahomes.com
Phone: (706) 548-4663
Address: 995 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA 30605

Breyer Home Buyers

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4.8
Excellent

Customer Rating

4.8 (37)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Despite a lack of recent activity, Breyer Home Buyers is a credible choice for homeowners in Johns Creek, thanks to its high customer satisfaction and strong credibility signals.

What we like: Breyer Home Buyers consistently delivers high customer satisfaction, as evidenced by its impressive 4.8 Google review score. Its website features team members' names and photos, providing clear credibility signals.

You should also know: Breyer Home Buyers hasn't garnered any new reviews in the past 180 days, which raises questions about its current activity level. The company also takes longer to respond to reviews compared to some competitors. It also lacks BBB accreditation.

BBB: N/A 
Google: 4.8 (37)

Website: eastatlhomebuyers.com
Phone: (423) 463-7269
Address: 1460 Distribution Dr., Suwanee, GA 30024

Jacob Scott Home Selling Team

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4.4
Good

Customer Rating

4.7 (12)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Jacob Scott Home Selling Team offers a dependable cash home buying service in Johns Creek, boasting high customer satisfaction and strong credibility signals.

What we like: Jacob Scott Home Selling Team consistently garners impressive customer reviews on Google. The company's website promotes transparency by displaying team members' names and photos, along with customer testimonial videos, which underscore the team's authenticity and reliability.

You should also know: Although Jacob Scott Home Selling Team isn't BBB-accredited, it appears to manage customer interactions well with no recorded complaints. However, the company's response time to reviews is longer than ideal, and its activity level in the past 180 days doesn't match that of some competitors. These signals of low activity are a factor to consider if you're aiming for a quick home sale.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.7 (12)

Website: jacobscotthomes.com
Phone: (404) 664-7190
Address: 1230 Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA, 30309

Padly

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4.4
Good

Customer Rating

4.8 (54)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Local

Overview

Reviews

Contact

Our take: Padly shines as a highly active and satisfying cash home buyer in the local market, though it lacks a few credibility signals.

What we like: Padly boasts a strong track record of customer satisfaction, as shown by its excellent Google review score. The company has also been quite active in recent months, with more than 10 reviews left in the past 180 days.

You should also know: Padly isn't BBB-accredited and lacks some credibility aspects we typically look for, such as team member names and photos on its website. While this doesn't necessarily impact the quality of service, it could be a factor to consider during your decision-making process.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.8 (54)

Website: padlybuys.com
Phone: (678) 679-5761
Address: 115 E. Main St., Buford, GA 30518

Peach Property Partners

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4.0
Good

Customer Rating

4.9 (17)

BBB

Not accredited

Availability

Statewide

Overview

Reviews

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Our take: Peach Property Partners is a reputable statewide cash home buyer in Georgia, boasting an impressive customer satisfaction record.

What we like: Peach Property Partners has a history of customer satisfaction, earning a 4.9 Google review score from more than 15 reviews. The company is transparent on its website, featuring team members' names and photos, as well as customer testimonial videos.

You should also know: Peach Property Partners isn't BBB accredited and has shown limited activity in the past 180 days, with only one new review. However, its prompt response time and high customer satisfaction scores make it an appealing choice for homeowners looking to sell their property quickly.

BBB: N/A
Google: 4.9 (17)

Website: selltopeach.com
Phone: (404) 260-1026
Address: 141 Village Pkwy NE, Bldg. 5, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30067

Other companies that buy houses for cash in Johns Creek

Cash Out House shows potential with a high Google review score, but the small number of customer reviews makes it difficult to gauge overall customer satisfaction. It's also worth noting that the company isn't BBB accredited and doesn't provide team member information or customer testimonial videos on its website, which typically indicate credibility. We're holding off on including Cash Out House in our main list until we gather more data.

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Why trust us

Data sources

Our research team evaluated 15 cash home buyers serving Johns Creek. It also compiled and analyzed 3,511 publicly available data points tied to past transactions, customer reviews, and more to evaluate each of the Johns Creek home buyers and create our final list and rankings.

Methodology

Our team used public business directories to identify every company serving the Johns Creek area calling itself a cash home buyer. We filtered that list and ranked the top options based on the following criteria: 

  • Credibility: Is the company a legitimate and safe option? Before we recommend any company, we assess its owners and/or team members, customer testimonial videos, Better Business Bureau status, total Google reviews, and the legitimacy of those reviews. 
  • Activity: Is the company actively buying a large number of homes? We consider Google and BBB reviews an indicator of sales activity. We examine how many reviews the company has had in the past six months and whether the company responds to its reviews. 
  • Satisfaction: Are sellers generally happy with their experience and outcome? We gauge how compassionate, helpful, fair, and reliable a cash home buyer is by evaluating its Google and BBB reviews for average rating, total reviews, and negative reviews.

Our team also highlighted the company's availability based on where it operates.

  • Local: Operates in Johns Creek 
  • Statewide: Operates throughout Georgia
  • Multi-state: Operates throughout Georgia and at least one other state
  • Nationwide: Operates in all states

✍️ Editor’s note: We don't disqualify a company for limited or missing data, but we do lower the company’s ranking. We base our rankings on objective measurements and can only measure what we see. We regularly search for missing data to update our rankings accordingly.

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