Can I sell my Portsmouth house without fixing it first?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Portsmouth and Rockingham County, New Hampshire. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. Compare those written terms with the work, costs, and timing of the other routes.
What local facts help you compare your options?
Portsmouth is in Rockingham County. Census boundary geometry places the city within the county geometry; it is a boundary overlay, not a parcel or venue determination. For a specific address, check the property location rather than relying on a mailing label. See the Census TIGERweb Portsmouth city geometry and New Hampshire county geometries.
A Portsmouth detail to keep in perspective
The City’s Market Square plan describes the Square and the streets leading from it as part of downtown. The City also identifies Market Square as part of Portsmouth Downtown Historic District. Those local descriptions do not establish whether a particular address is in the district or tell you the house’s condition. Check the actual property and include only the work it needs in your comparison. Read the City of Portsmouth Market Square Master Plan and the City’s Portsmouth National Historic District page.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
Listing with an agent, selling by owner, and comparing a direct as-is sale are different paths. A listing can fit if you want to manage preparation, showings, and buyer conversations. Selling by owner means arranging those steps yourself or choosing professional help. Compare the work, costs, timing, and written numbers for this house before you choose.
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 Portsmouth calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Which costs and complications should you compare?
For a listing, include the preparation and repairs you choose, agent compensation under your agreement, other sale expenses, payoff, and bills you may carry while the house is for sale. For a direct offer, compare the written price and terms with your payoff and other property costs. A headline price alone does not show what you keep.
New Hampshire real estate transfer tax charges both buyer and seller $0.75 per $100, or fraction of $100, of taxable price. On a $100,000 sale, each owes $750, or $1,500 combined. Each party’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 through the county register of deeds and required filings with the Department of Revenue Administration, including any exemption.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Read the state’s transfer-tax rate and minimum, rules for both parties and rounding, and Department of Revenue Administration guidance.
Use the Portsmouth home-sale net-proceeds calculator to compare what you may keep after costs with a listing plan and written direct-sale terms. The calculator uses estimates you can change.
If a tenant, code notice, inherited ownership, foreclosure timing, or lien is the main issue, see the Portsmouth pages for tenant-occupied houses, code notices and repairs, inherited property, foreclosure timing, and property liens.
What can you do next?
Start with the Portsmouth or Rockingham County address, what needs work, whether anyone lives there, and the timing that matters to you. We buy houses as-is in Portsmouth and Rockingham County; you do not need to repair, clean, or clear out the house to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, even if you are still comparing. Or use the form above to ask for a written cash offer. Read the offer and terms before you decide.
Common Portsmouth as-is sale questions
Can I sell an as-is house in Portsmouth and Rockingham County?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Portsmouth and Rockingham 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 the house yourself, or compare USA Home Buyers’ Cash Offer and EZ Sale. 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.
Who pays New Hampshire real estate transfer tax if I sell to USA Home Buyers?
New Hampshire charges both buyer and seller $0.75 per $100, or fraction of $100, of taxable price. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New Hampshire real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
What should I compare before choosing a sale option?
Compare what you may keep after the costs that apply to your house, not only the listing price or offer. For a listing, include the preparation you choose, agent compensation under your agreement, other sale expenses, and bills while the house is for sale. For a direct sale, read the written price and terms before you decide.
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