What we buy
Sell without fixing the house first
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We talk with you about the house, its condition, and what the notice says. You can start with what you know.
What can affect closing
Ohio's written-notice rule
If you've received a written notice of building or housing code violations, Ohio law requires you to tell the buyer about those violations in writing before you sign the sale agreement. That rule is in Ohio Rev. Code § 5301.253.
If the City has already taken you to court over the violations, selling doesn't automatically end that case. If that's you, call us and we'll walk through it with you.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Talk through the house and notice
- We talk through the Athens address, the house's condition, and what you know about the notice.
- 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.
Local help
Athens code-enforcement questions
For a house inside Athens city limits, the City of Athens Code Enforcement and Community Development office is a place to ask about code enforcement. Not sure whether the City covers the house? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Costs and questions
Compare what you could keep
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 calculator to compare possible net proceeds with numbers that fit your house.
Open the Athens home-sale net proceeds calculator →Questions about Athens code violations
Can I sell a house with code violations in Athens, OH?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Athens and Athens County, Ohio, including houses with code violations. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What if I received a written code-violation notice?
If you've received a written notice of building or housing code violations, Ohio law requires you to tell the buyer about those violations in writing before you sign the sale agreement (Ohio Rev. Code § 5301.253).
Does selling end a code case that is already in court?
If the City has already taken you to court over the violations, selling doesn't automatically end that case. Call us and we'll walk through it with you.
What happens after I tell you about the house?
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.
What closing costs do you pay?
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
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Talk with us about the house
We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006. Use the cash-offer form above to tell us about the house and any notice.