Cincinnati, Ohio · Hamilton County seller questions
Start with the question in front of you: what would you keep, what work can you skip, and what needs to be clear before you decide?
USA Home Buyers buys houses in Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. The Ohio answers here are for Hamilton County properties, not Kentucky or Indiana properties.
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Money and choices
A headline sale price is not the amount left for you. Compare the written price with a loan payoff or other property obligations, then account for the work, selling costs, and time attached to each path. Jump to the Cash Offer and EZ Sale comparison below.
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 possible Cincinnati net proceeds with editable assumptions →
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 current condition.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. The Cash Offer is 30 days or less; EZ Sale is 60 days or less. The comparison above shows who buys each program and the other written terms to compare.
Net proceeds are what remains after the sale price and obligations tied to the property, such as a loan payoff or lien. Compare that with listing costs such as repairs, commissions, and the time you carry the house; change the calculator assumptions to fit your situation.
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a house sells, and by law the seller pays it: a required $1 per $1,000 of the price, plus up to $3 per $1,000 the county can add (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 319.54, 322.02). When you sell to us, we pay it.
Yes. Start with the property address and what you know about its condition, occupancy, and timing. You receive a written offer and written terms before you commit, with a title-company closing.
Yes. You can start the conversation before every estate paper is gathered. Before closing, the estate and title documents need to establish who can sign for the property; the exact documents and any court orders matter.
Yes, you can ask while the house is occupied. Share what you know about the lease, access, and timing so the actual situation is clear before comparing written terms.
Use the dates on the actual lender, court, or Sheriff notice. Check the case and its timeline with your servicer or an Ohio attorney, and share those dates when you compare whether a sale fits the situation.
Start with a question
You do not need a complete plan or every document to ask a question. Start with the property address and what you know about the condition, occupancy, paperwork, or timing.
Call 888-274-5006.
Local help
For a Cincinnati-area conveyance-fee calculation, start with the Hamilton County Auditor’s transfer calculator. Use the fee answer above for the Ohio rule and the county resource for the local calculation.
Hamilton County Auditor transfer calculator →For a Hamilton County inherited-property question, the Probate Court is the local starting point for estate records and forms. The estate papers and title review determine who can sign for a particular property.
Hamilton County Probate Court →More detail
These Cincinnati pages cover the calculator, sale process, and common property situations. The review page shows reviews with their original locations.
Contact
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Tell us what you know so far; you do not have to have every answer first.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
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