Can I sell my Portsmouth house without fixing it first?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Portsmouth and Scioto County, Ohio. 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. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
A current market reference
Zillow's typical home value is $93,569 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Portsmouth, OH). It is market context, not a price or offer for a particular house.
What are the practical ways to sell an as-is Portsmouth house?
List with an agent
You can ask an agent about listing in the house's current condition or doing selected work first. Compare the preparation you choose, the access and showings involved, the costs in your agreement, and the bills you expect to carry while it is for sale.
Sell the house yourself
Selling without an agent puts marketing, buyer inquiries, showings, price discussions, and sale coordination in your hands. Include your time and any professional help you choose when comparing this route 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 and EZ Sale with the other paths before you choose.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
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.
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 | Yes, partner visits |
| 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 | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. |
| 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 Portsmouth details should you check before planning work?
Portsmouth's Code Enforcement officers handle city code and property-maintenance enforcement for residential and commercial properties within city limits. If the City has sent you a notice, ask its Code Enforcement office what is open for the address. The city-limit process does not establish the status of a particular property.
The City describes Boneyfiddle as a west-end neighborhood and historic-district area. If you are considering exterior work, confirm the address and proposed work with the City: work in a City historic-preservation district needs a Certificate of Appropriateness before building-permit approval. The Building Department describes the permit process. A neighborhood name alone does not establish a property's district status.
What costs and complications should you compare?
For a listing or sale by owner, compare repairs or cleanout you choose, sale expenses, and the bills you expect to carry while the house is for sale. For a direct offer, compare its written price and terms with the costs that remain. A headline price alone does not show what you keep.
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a deed transfers real estate: state law sets $1 per $1,000 of the sale price, and a county may add up to $3 per $1,000. Ask the Scioto County Auditor to confirm the amount for a specific transfer. Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Use the Portsmouth home-sale net-proceeds calculator to compare estimates with your own assumptions.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
If a City notice or other issue affects the sale, see the Portsmouth pages for code notices and serious repairs and property liens.
What can you do now?
Share the Portsmouth address, what needs work, whether anyone lives there, and the timing that matters to you. You do not need to repair, clean, or clear out the house to ask us about selling as-is.
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, even while you are comparing options, or use the form above to request a written cash offer. Review the written offer and terms before deciding.
Common Portsmouth as-is sale questions
Can I sell an as-is house in Portsmouth, Ohio?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Portsmouth and Scioto County, Ohio. 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.
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 the Ohio conveyance fee?
Ohio law sets a $1-per-$1,000 state conveyance fee, and the county may add up to $3 per $1,000. Ask the Scioto County Auditor about the amount for your transfer. Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Want to compare a written offer?
Call 888-274-5006 with a question or use the offer form above.