Dayton, Ohio · Seller questions
Questions About Selling a House in Dayton, OH
Answers about what you may keep, the work you can skip, and the paperwork or timing questions that come up when selling.
USA Home Buyers buys houses in Dayton, Greene County, and Montgomery 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.
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Money and choices
Compare what you keep, not just the price
What you keep is what remains after the sale price and the obligations tied to the house. Compare a written offer with any payoff or lien, and compare a listing with its repairs, commission, cleanout, and the bills you carry while waiting.
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Cash Offer and EZ Sale: compare the written terms
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. |
Useful questions
Dayton seller questions, answered
Do I need to repair, clean, or clear out a Dayton house first?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
How soon can I get an offer, and when could the sale close?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. A Cash Offer is 30 days or less; EZ Sale is 60 days or less. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
How do I compare the price with what I would keep?
Start with the sale price, then subtract any mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes. A listing can also mean repairs, commissions, cleanout, and bills while you wait. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. Compare the amount left, not just the headline price.
What is Ohio’s conveyance fee, and who pays it?
Ohio’s conveyance fee is $1 per $1,000 of the sale price, plus up to $3 per $1,000 a county may add (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 319.54 and 322.02). When you sell to us, we pay it.
Read Ohio’s conveyance-fee statutes →
For the county fee, contact the Auditor for the property’s county: Greene County Auditor · Montgomery County Auditor
Can I ask about an inherited house before all the probate papers are ready?
Yes. You can ask before every estate document is gathered. Before a sale closes, the person signing must have the authority required for that property; the estate record and title review determine what is still needed.
What if a foreclosure notice or sheriff-sale date is involved?
Yes. Ohio mortgage foreclosures go through the court. You can generally still stop the sale before the judge confirms it—even after the auction—by depositing the full judgment amount, costs, and applicable interest with the court clerk (Ohio Rev. Code §2329.33). Selling first may help protect any equity you have.
Can I ask about selling a house while a tenant still lives there?
Yes. We can discuss the options for an occupied house. The lease, access, and actual tenancy affect the sale terms.
Can I ask about selling a house during a divorce?
Yes. We can discuss a house sale while a divorce is pending. The deed and any court orders affect who needs to sign.
Start with a question
You can call before you have everything figured out
You do not need a complete plan or every document to ask a question. Start with the property address and what you know about its condition, occupancy, paperwork, or timing.
Call 888-274-5006.
Local help
Which Auditor handles the county part of the conveyance fee?
A Dayton address may be in Greene or Montgomery County. The county Auditor can explain its local conveyance-fee charge; these are the two offices.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Auditor →More detail
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Still have a question about selling in Dayton?
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. You can ask a question before every document is gathered.
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Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Dayton
Homes in Dayton, OH sold for a median of $149,829 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Dayton, OH spent a median of 39 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.