Can I sell a Lebanon house without fixing it first?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lebanon and Grafton County, New Hampshire. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You can compare an as-is offer before taking on repairs, cleaning, or a cleanout for us. Look at the written price and terms alongside the work and costs each path would involve.
What are your options for selling an as-is house?
List with an agent
Ask whether the house can be listed as it sits or whether you want to do work first. Compare repair and cleanout estimates, preparation for photos and showings, the costs in your listing agreement, and the bills you expect to carry while the house is for sale.
Sell by owner
Selling without an agent puts marketing, buyer inquiries, access, price discussions, and sale coordination in your hands. Count the time and any professional help you want when comparing it with a listing or a direct offer.
USA Home Buyers has two as-is purchase options. Compare the written numbers and terms for a Cash Offer or EZ Sale with the listing and sale-by-owner paths.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
The table compares listing and selling by owner with both direct-sale programs. For a house that needs major repairs or a tight timeline, compare the Cash Offer; EZ Sale is often a better fit when the house does not need major repairs and you want a higher number. The written terms show what applies to your property.
We have two ways to buy. A Cash Offer is built for speed, condition, and tough situations — heavy repairs, tight timelines, difficult circumstances. EZ Sale is often the better fit when the house doesn't need major repairs and you want a higher number. Either way, you compare written numbers and you pick what works best for you.
Swipe across the table to compare all four selling options.
| Factor | List with a realtor | FSBO | Cash Offer | EZ Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Market-dependent | Market-dependent | 30 days or less | 60 days or less |
| Price | Highest, if it sells | Varies | Lower price | Higher price than the Cash Offer |
| Repairs | Repairs may be needed before listing or after inspection | The seller handles repair decisions | No repairs | No repairs |
| Commissions | Agent commissions apply under the listing agreement | No listing-agent commission; the seller handles the sale | No commissions | No commissions |
| Closing costs | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | No closing costs | No closing costs |
| Showings | The seller prepares for and coordinates showings | The seller markets the property and coordinates showings | None | None |
| Who buys | Retail buyer | Retail buyer | USA Home Buyers buys directly | Goes to one of our partners |
| Certainty | Depends on the buyer, inspections, financing, and contract | Depends on finding and qualifying a buyer | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. |
| Net proceeds | Compare the expected sale price after commissions, repairs, costs, and waiting | Compare the expected sale price after seller-managed costs and work | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Lebanon calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
A Lebanon detail to keep in view
The City’s 2012 Master Plan describes Lebanon and West Lebanon as its two traditional centers, with Route 4’s “Miracle Mile” between them. These are planning descriptions, not formal neighborhood boundaries, current zoning determinations, or classifications for a particular address. Read the City of Lebanon 2012 Master Plan or visit the Lebanon local-areas page for more orientation.
Which costs and complications should you compare?
For a listing, compare likely repairs and cleanout, the costs in your listing agreement, preparation for photos and showings, and the bills you carry while the house is for sale. For a direct offer, compare its written price and terms with your payoff and other costs tied to the property. Sale price alone does not show what you keep.
If you are considering work before a listing, check the City’s project-specific building-permit guide. The City says most projects require a permit, while certain minor repairs and maintenance may be exempt. The guide is the route for checking proposed or past work; it does not establish the permit status of a particular house. Lebanon building permits.
New Hampshire real estate transfer tax is another closing cost to compare. The buyer and seller each owe $0.75 per $100, or fraction of $100, of the taxable price. On a $100,000 taxable sale, each side owes $750, or $1,500 combined. Each side’s tax is rounded to the nearest whole dollar; for a price of $4,000 or less, the minimum is $20 each. The closing professional handles tax stamps and required filings with the Department of Revenue Administration, including any exemption. See RSA 78-B:1, the rate and minimum, RSA 78-B:4, the buyer and seller tax, and the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate from those closing costs.
Pick your condition — light touch-ups through fire damage — and see what you'd actually walk away with. Change any number in it.
Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
What can you do next?
Share the Lebanon property address, what needs work, whether anyone lives there, and the timing that matters to you. You do not need to finish repairs, cleaning, or a cleanout before asking us about an as-is sale.
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, even if you are still comparing. Or ask for a written cash offer using the form above.
Common Lebanon as-is sale questions
Can I sell an as-is house in Lebanon, NH?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lebanon and Grafton County, New Hampshire. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What are my options for selling an as-is house?
You can list with an agent, sell by owner, or compare USA Home Buyers’ Cash Offer and EZ Sale. The comparison above lays out the choices and program terms.
What should I check before doing repairs in Lebanon?
The City says most projects require a building permit, while certain minor repairs and maintenance may be exempt. Check its project-specific guide for proposed or past work; it does not establish a particular house’s permit status.
How does New Hampshire real estate transfer tax work?
New Hampshire charges both buyer and seller $0.75 per $100, or fraction of $100, of the taxable price. On a $100,000 taxable sale, each side owes $750, or $1,500 combined. Each side’s tax is rounded to the nearest whole dollar, with a $20 minimum when the price is $4,000 or less. The closing professional handles tax stamps and required filings, including any exemption.