Arlington, VA · Seller FAQ
Questions About Selling a House in Arlington, VA
These answers cover what you may keep, repairs, written offers, Virginia closing costs, paperwork, and foreclosure timing.
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Arlington, Virginia (Arlington County). We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask for a written cash offer.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, the question you are trying to answer, and your timing.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Money and choices
Compare what you keep, not just the sale price
Net proceeds are what remains after the costs attached to the sale. Compare a written price with the mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, current property-tax share, and the other costs and time that apply to your house.
Compare possible Arlington net proceeds with the calculator →
We also have two ways to buy. Compare the Cash Offer and EZ Sale terms below.
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.
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.
Arlington seller questions, answered
Can I sell an Arlington house as-is?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what you know about the house and its condition.
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How do I compare a Cash Offer with EZ Sale?
Compare the written numbers and terms for both options, then choose what works for you. The comparison below lays out who buys, the approved timing and price differences, and the costs for each option.
How much might I keep from selling my house?
The sale price is not the same as the amount you keep. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, current property-tax share, and the costs of the sale affect the net amount. Compare the assumptions for your own house instead of relying on a headline price.
Compare possible net proceeds with the Arlington calculator →
Who pays closing costs when I sell to you in Virginia?
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. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Does the closing-cost promise pay my mortgage, liens, or back taxes?
No. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate from the closing-cost promise. The title company confirms the amounts and settlement treatment for the actual sale.
How soon will I get a written cash offer, and when do I see the terms?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Can I call before I have all the paperwork figured out?
Yes. Call before every document is gathered. Start with the property address, what you know about its condition, and the timing you are considering; you can ask the question you have now and sort out which paperwork matters next.
Can I sell a Virginia house if a trustee’s sale is scheduled?
Often, yes, if the sale closes and pays off the loan before the foreclosure 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 of the sale generally must go to the owner at least 60 days ahead, or 14 days for other property, and the sale must be advertised in a local newspaper. Our agreement of sale will often get a trustee's sale postponed so we can close. Signing alone doesn't postpone it automatically; we use the agreement to ask for the postponement, and it works more often than people think. Do not assume the sale date has moved; have the title company or an attorney confirm the current date and payoff amount.
Start with a question
You can call before you have everything figured out
You do not need every document or answer in hand to start a conversation. Tell us the Arlington property address, what is happening with the house, and what timing you are considering.
Call 888-274-5006 and start with the question you have now.
Local help
Arlington County real-estate tax questions
For a local real-estate tax payment or account question, start with Arlington County's tax information. The settlement agent confirms the actual amounts and allocations for a sale.
More Arlington seller information
Choose the page that fits the question in front of you. Each situation page keeps its details focused on the relevant sale issue.
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Still have an Arlington sale question?
You can call before every detail is settled. Tell us what is happening with the house and start with the facts you know.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask about an as-is cash offer.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address and the question you want to start with.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.