Houston, TX · Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties seller guide
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties, 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 send the address to ask for a written cash offer.
The short answer
Share the address, the condition and occupancy you know, and the date that matters. We review the house as-is and put the offer and terms in writing before you commit. Compare that number with repairs, cleanout, showings, commissions, carrying costs, and the time a listing may take.
Compare the choices
A listing can fit when you want to reach retail buyers and can take on preparation, showings, and the time it may take to sell. Compare the likely amount left after repair work, cleaning, commissions, concessions, utilities, insurance, taxes, and carrying costs. The asking price is not the amount you keep.
Compare the written price and terms with the payoff, costs, access, occupancy, and title questions that apply to your house. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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 Houston calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Steps and numbers
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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.
These measures describe housing prices and selling conditions for the areas and periods shown. Compare them alongside repair costs, your mortgage payoff and selling costs.
| Measure | Value | Source and area | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350,000 | Redfin · Houston, TX | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Median days on market | 45 days | Redfin · Houston, TX | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Homes sold | 5,261 homes | Redfin · Houston, TX | Three months ending August 2026 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) | $261,740 | Zillow · Houston, TX | As of August 2026 |
| For-sale inventory | 13,082 homes | Zillow · Houston, TX | As of August 2026 |
Include utilities, other bills and any mortgage payments while waiting to sell. Allow time for closing, too.
Zillow's typical home value is a model-based market measure, not a price for your address: $261,740 (As of August 2026; Zillow typical home value for Houston, TX).
Market measures describe the area and period shown, not the value or net proceeds for one property. Compare a listing estimate with costs and the amount you might keep; change the calculator assumptions to fit the house.
Compare selling costs with what you may keep using the Houston home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Local property context
The City of Houston's incorporated area overlaps Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. A Houston city label or mailing address does not identify which county handles a particular property's records. Check the parcel's actual county before contacting a clerk, probate court, or tax office.
Census TIGERweb Houston city-place geometry · Census TIGERweb county geometry
Houston's Multi-Family Habitability program describes registration and rotating inspections for multi-family properties with three or more units. The program page does not establish a particular property's status or a sale-specific inspection requirement. If you are selling a multi-family building, check the address and any City notices with the City.
Houston Permitting Center — Multi-Family Habitability Inspections
Paperwork, costs, and deadlines
There is not one signer for every Texas estate. In an independent administration, an executor's or administrator's authority starts with court-issued letters and depends on the will, court order, or other sale authority. A dependent administration stays under court supervision; the sale needs a court order and the judge's approval before the deed is signed. If there has been no probate, the title company decides what proof of heirship it needs and may require the heirs to sign. Gather the deed and estate papers, then ask the title company and a Texas estate attorney to check who can act for this property.
Texas Estates Code — independent administration · Texas Estates Code — dependent administration
A sale does not cancel the lease; the buyer becomes the new landlord. Bring the lease, access details, deposit records, and the possession plan you want considered.
Texas has no state, county, or city real estate transfer tax. The Texas Constitution bars a transfer tax on a sale that conveys full ownership of real property. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Texas Constitution, Article VIII, Section 29 · Texas Legislative Council analysis of the transfer-tax prohibition
Often, yes, if your sale closes before the foreclosure sale. Texas lenders usually foreclose on a home without going to court; a trustee or substitute trustee runs that non-judicial sale. For property used as your residence, the loan servicer must send written notice of default by certified mail, giving at least 20 days to catch up before a sale can be noticed. 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.; it must start no later than three hours after the time stated in the notice. Some foreclosures go through court and follow different steps. Check the actual notice and case for the property.
If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Texas State Law Library — foreclosure before the sale · Texas State Law Library — the foreclosure sale
For an inheritance, notice, lease, or title question tied to one property, ask the title company or a Texas attorney to review the actual papers and dates.
Where to find help
Houston city limits cross four counties. Confirm the parcel's county before using a probate, tax, or foreclosure resource; a county office can explain its records but cannot determine who must sign for a specific property.
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. Each example keeps its actual location.
Questions and contact
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form at the top of this guide to ask for a written cash offer.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties, Texas. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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.
The deed, will, estate administration, court papers, and title review determine who can sign. An independent administration and a dependent administration have different sale-approval steps. Ask the title company what papers it needs and speak with a Texas estate attorney if authority is unclear.
No. Texas has no state, county, or city real estate transfer tax. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Often, yes, if your sale closes before the foreclosure sale. For a home used as your residence, the servicer must send a certified-mail default notice that gives at least 20 days to catch up before a sale can be noticed. The sale notice must be posted, filed with the county clerk, and sent by certified mail at least 21 days before the sale. 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.
Talk through the property
Call 888-274-5006 and tell us the address, what needs work, who lives there, and the date that matters to you.