Short Pump, VA · Henrico County seller guide
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses in Short Pump and Henrico County, Virginia. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house, or go to the form when you’re ready.
Tell us about your Short Pump houseCompare the choices
A listing may fit if you want to prepare the house, schedule showings, and wait for a buyer. Compare the expected sale price with repairs, cleanout, agent commissions, buyer requests, monthly bills, and the time you may carry the house.
We look at the house as it stands and give you written terms to compare. You can weigh what you may keep against the work, costs, and time involved in a listing. 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 | 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 Short Pump 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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You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.
Compare a possible listing with the written terms of an as-is sale. Use the Short Pump calculator to adjust the costs and details that fit your house.
Open the Short Pump home-sale net-proceeds calculator →For the local market measures, see the Short Pump market report.
Short Pump market context
Prices, timing and your selling options
Homes in Short Pump, VA sold for a median of $574,726 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Short Pump, VA spent a median of 24 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.
Local property questions
Short Pump is a popular local name for an area near Broad Street Road (Route 250) and Three Chopt Road. Henrico County offices handle county property questions. Not sure which office covers the address? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you. Henrico County Names & Places
Short Pump Park has a dog park, spray fountains, athletic fields, play equipment, and picnic facilities. The Deep Run School Museum is in the park; Henrico describes its restored two-room schoolhouse as built in 1902. If you list, these nearby places can be part of what you tell buyers about the location.
Henrico’s Division of Community Maintenance handles zoning and code complaints about property condition and maintenance. Building Inspections provides construction-permit and inspection information, including resources about changes of use. If a notice sets a repair date, tell us about it when we discuss the house. When you sell to us, we’re the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
Henrico Community Maintenance · Permitting and Building Inspections
You don't always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we've done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone. For covered short-term residential rentals, Henrico has a registry that includes zoning approval and online registration. If you have used the house as a short-term rental, tell us about the setup and we’ll talk it through with you.
Henrico Short-Term Residential Registry · Read about selling a tenant-occupied Short Pump house
Closing questions
Virginia real estate passes at death to the heirs or people named in the will. An executor can sell only after the circuit court clerk appoints them and only if the will directs a sale or grants a power of sale, or a court grants that power. Otherwise, heirs or beneficiaries generally sign the deed together. If they cannot agree, a circuit court can order a sale.
A sale by heirs or beneficiaries within one year after death can be challenged by the deceased owner’s creditors unless no court action over estate debts is started and no report of debts is filed within that year. A court-ordered sale in that first year is protected when the money goes to a court-appointed commissioner. A surviving spouse may sometimes have a right to stay in the home. The will, list of heirs, and appointment papers help identify who can sign. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Virginia Code §64.2-521 — property passing to heirs · §64.2-509 — sale by an executor · §64.2-534 · §64.2-535 · §8.01-81 — court-ordered sale · §64.2-308.16 — surviving spouse’s home
You may still be able to sell if the sale closes and pays off the loan before the trustee’s sale. Virginia home foreclosures are usually trustee’s sales under a deed of trust: the trustee auctions the house without a court case. For an owner-occupied home, written notice generally must go to the owner at least 60 days before the sale; for other property, the period is generally 14 days. The sale must be advertised in a local newspaper. A trustee can postpone a sale, and a postponed sale must be advertised again. Until you have a new date in writing, plan around the date on your notice. Do not count on buying the house back after the trustee’s sale. Confirm the current payoff amount before relying on a closing date, and call us right away so we can get started.
Virginia Code §55.1-320 — notice of sale · §55.1-321 — advertising the sale · §55.1-322 — postponement and sale procedure
You don't always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we've done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone. The lease continues after a sale, and the buyer steps into the landlord’s role. The seller must tell the tenant about the sale and give the buyer’s name, address, and phone number. When ownership transfers, security deposits and earned interest go to the buyer. If a property manager holds the deposits, the owner must ask for them in writing before closing.
Virginia Code §55.1-1216 — tenant notice after sale · §55.1-1606 — transferring security deposits · §55.1-1607 — deposits held by a manager
Virginia charges grantor tax when a deed is recorded: 50 cents for each $500 of the greater of the sale price or value. State law assigns that tax to the seller, but the sale contract can shift who pays. State recordation tax is separate, and local recordation tax may apply where adopted. Exemptions and transfers with little or no consideration can change the amount; the settlement agent confirms the taxes.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Virginia state and local recordation taxes, grantor tax and any applicable regional WMATA capital fee, regional congestion relief fee or regional transportation improvement fee.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Virginia Code §58.1-802 — grantor tax · §58.1-801 — state recordation tax · §58.1-814 — local recordation tax · Henrico approved tax rates and schedule
Where to find help
The Clerk handles probate and estate administration and records deeds and other land records.
Contact the division with questions about real-estate assessments.
This division handles zoning and code complaints about the condition and maintenance of private property.
Find construction-permit, inspection, and change-of-use information.
“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.”
Questions and contact
We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006. Tell us about the house and what you are sorting through.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses in Short Pump and Henrico County, Virginia. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Virginia real estate passes at death to the heirs or people named in the will. An executor can sell only after the circuit court clerk appoints them and only if the will directs a sale or grants a power of sale, or a court grants that power. Otherwise, heirs or beneficiaries generally sign the deed together. A sale by heirs or beneficiaries within one year after death can be challenged by the deceased owner’s creditors unless no court action over the estate’s debts is started and no report of debts is filed within that year. A court-ordered sale in that first year is protected when the money goes to a court-appointed commissioner. A surviving spouse may sometimes have a right to stay in the home. The will, list of heirs, and appointment papers help identify who can sign. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
You may still be able to sell if the sale closes and pays off the loan before the trustee’s sale. For an owner-occupied home, written notice generally must go to the owner at least 60 days before the sale; for other property, the period is generally 14 days. The sale must be advertised in a local newspaper. Until you have a new date in writing, plan around the date on your notice.
You don't always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we've done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone. In Virginia, the lease continues after a sale, and the buyer steps into the landlord’s role. The seller must tell the tenant about the sale and give the buyer’s name, address, and phone number. Security deposits and any earned interest transfer to the buyer when ownership changes.
Virginia grantor tax is 50 cents for each $500 of the greater of the sale price or value. State law assigns that tax to the seller, but the sale contract can shift who pays. State recordation tax is separate, and local recordation tax may apply where adopted. Exemptions and transfers with little or no consideration can change the amount; the settlement agent confirms the taxes. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Virginia state and local recordation taxes, grantor tax and any applicable regional WMATA capital fee, regional congestion relief fee or regional transportation improvement fee. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
For a local comparison of as-is selling options, read Selling an As-Is House in Short Pump VA: Your Options.