College Station, Texas · Brazos County seller guide
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in College Station and Brazos County, Texas.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask for a written cash offer.
Compare your choices
Listing can bring buyers who want a move-in-ready home, but it may involve repairs, cleaning, showings, negotiations, agent commissions, and bills while the house is on the market. A direct sale gives you another written number to compare without starting listing work first. Compare the likely net after costs and property obligations, not just the asking price or offer amount.
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. |
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Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
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Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Market context and next steps
A citywide measure cannot account for one home's condition, needed work, access, occupancy, title, or timing. Compare the property and costs that apply to you.
Local property questions
College Station is in Brazos County. City planning areas and districts are useful local references, but they do not establish the boundary, zoning, or use of an individual property. For a city permit, rental, or code question, check the actual address with the City.
Texas A&M University places its main campus in College Station. The City describes Northgate, across from the university, as a mixed-use district with residences, businesses, churches, and entertainment venues. These place descriptions are local orientation, not proof of a particular home's occupancy, zoning, or use.
Texas A&M University About · City of College Station Northgate Entertainment District · Greater Northgate Small Area Plan
The City describes registration for specified non-owner-occupied dwelling types and a separate short-term-rental program with permit, inspection, and hotel-occupancy-tax requirements. Check the current scope and any address-specific registration or permit with the City; a program page does not establish a property's status.
The City describes a construction-permit inspection workflow and a Certificate of Occupancy after completion and relevant City approvals. That does not establish a blanket inspection requirement for a resale or the status of an address. Ask the City about the property and work.
City Code Enforcement lists issue categories such as vegetation, trash, and open storage and provides City reporting routes. Those categories are not a finding that a particular property is in violation. If you have a notice, include it when you ask about selling; we buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Paperwork, deadlines, and settlement
Who can sign depends on how the property is owned and whether an estate, trust, co-owner, or court order is involved. The title company checks the ownership and documents for this sale. If the house is inherited or ownership is shared, see the College Station inherited-property guide and ask a Texas attorney about your specific situation.
Often, you can still sell if your sale closes before the foreclosure sale. A Texas lender usually forecloses without going to court through a trustee or substitute trustee. For property used as a residence, the servicer must send written notice of default by certified mail and give at least 20 days to catch up before a sale can be noticed. Then, at least 21 days before the sale, the notice of sale must be posted at the courthouse, filed with the county clerk, and sent by certified mail to each borrower. The auction is usually at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and must start no later than three hours after the time stated in the notice. Some foreclosures go through court and follow different steps.
If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it. Check the actual notice and sale date promptly.
Texas State Law Library: foreclosure notices before the sale · Texas State Law Library: the foreclosure sale · College Station foreclosure information
Texas has no state, county, or city real estate transfer tax on a sale that conveys full ownership of real property. The deed is signed in front of a notary and recorded with the county clerk. The clerk charges a recording fee by the page, not by the sale price, and charges more if a deed leaves out the buyer's mailing address. Ask the Brazos County Clerk about current recording requirements and fees.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Texas Constitution, Article VIII, Section 29 · Texas Legislative Council analysis · Texas Office of Court Administration directory — Brazos County
Where to find help
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Questions and contact
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form at the top of this guide. Ask for a written cash offer and compare its terms with your other option.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in College Station and Brazos County, Texas. 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.
Who can sign depends on how the property is owned and whether an estate, trust, co-owner, or court order is involved. The title company checks the ownership and documents for this sale. If the house is inherited or ownership is shared, read the College Station inherited-property guide and ask a Texas attorney about your specific situation.
Often, yes, if your sale closes before the foreclosure sale. In Texas, a lender usually forecloses on a home without going to court. This is called a non-judicial foreclosure sale, and a trustee or substitute trustee runs it. For property used as your residence, the loan servicer must first send a written notice of default by certified mail. It must give you at least 20 days to catch up before a sale can be noticed. Then, at least 21 days before the sale, the notice of sale must be posted at the courthouse, filed with the county clerk and sent by certified mail to each borrower. The sale is a public auction at the county courthouse, usually on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. It must start no later than three hours after the time stated in the notice. Some foreclosures go through court instead, and those follow different steps. If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
No. Texas has no state, county, or city real estate transfer tax on a sale that conveys full ownership of real property. The deed is signed in front of a notary and recorded with the county clerk. The clerk charges a recording fee by the page, not by the sale price, and charges more if a deed leaves out the buyer's mailing address. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
The City describes registration for specified non-owner-occupied dwelling types and a separate short-term-rental program with permit, inspection, and hotel-occupancy-tax requirements. Check the current rules and the property address with the City; these programs do not establish the status of a particular house.
Share the property address, what you know about the house, and the timing that matters to you.
Request a College Station cash offerCall 888-274-5006