Greeneville, TN · Seller FAQ
Questions About Selling a House in Greeneville, TN
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Greeneville and Greene County, Tennessee.
These answers cover what you may keep, repairs, closing costs, timing, paperwork, tenants, foreclosure, and local property questions.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask about a cash offer. You can start with the question you have.
Money and choices
Compare what you keep, not just the sale price
Net proceeds are what remain after sale costs and amounts due. Compare the written numbers for your house with the repairs, commissions, holding costs, mortgage payoff, liens, and other costs that apply to the sale.
Compare possible Greeneville net proceeds with the calculator →
We have two ways to buy. Compare the Cash Offer and EZ Sale 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 | 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. |
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Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Greeneville seller questions, answered
How much would I keep if I sell a Greeneville house for cash?
The sale price is not the amount you keep. Net proceeds are what remains after sale costs and amounts due, such as repairs, commissions, holding costs, mortgage payoff, and liens. Compare the numbers for your house instead of relying on the headline price alone.
- Compare possible Greeneville net proceeds with the calculator →
Can I sell a Greeneville house as-is?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
How do Cash Offer and EZ Sale compare?
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.
How soon can I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
How soon could the sale close?
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Will I see the offer and terms before I decide?
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Who pays Tennessee's realty transfer tax and closing costs?
Tennessee charges a realty transfer tax when a deed is recorded: 37 cents for each $100 of the price paid or the property's value, whichever is greater. Some transfers are exempt. State law assigns the tax to the buyer, and the county register collects it. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I sell a house while a tenant is still living there?
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.
Can I sell my Tennessee house before a foreclosure sale?
Often, yes, if you close before the foreclosure sale. Many Tennessee home loans use a deed of trust; when it gives a trustee power to sell, the trustee can auction the house without a court case. Under the usual notice rules in effect since July 1, 2025, the sale notice must run at least twice in a newspaper published in the county, with the first notice at least 20 days before the sale. A third-party internet posting company must post it for at least 20 consecutive days. The trustee must mail you the notice by registered or certified mail by the date of the first newspaper notice. If the loan papers allow postponement without a new newspaper notice, the sale must still happen within one year of its original date. A new date must be announced at the scheduled sale and posted online unless the delay is less than five days. If the sale is delayed more than 30 days, the new date, time, and place must be mailed at least 10 days beforehand. A non-court sale under a deed of trust or mortgage carries a two-year right to redeem unless the loan document expressly waives it; a court-ordered sale follows different rules. If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Can I call before I have all the paperwork?
Yes. Call us with your question, and we’ll talk it through with you.
Start with the question you have
You can call before you have every detail sorted. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll talk through your options.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to ask about an as-is cash offer.
Local help
A local question about your property?
Greeneville is Greene County’s county seat, and the Town of Greeneville and Greene County are separate local governments. Greene County GIS supports both and maintains countywide GIS. Not sure which local government is relevant to your property? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
More Greeneville selling information
Open the page that fits your situation, compare possible net proceeds, or read our company reviews.
- Greeneville seller guide →Compare an as-is sale with repairs, costs, timing, and paperwork questions.
- As-is sale options in Greeneville, TN →Read a local article about the available ways to sell an as-is house.
- Foreclosure questions →Keep a trustee-sale notice, date, and next questions together.
- Tenant-occupied houses →Review lease, access, and timing questions for an occupied property.
- Inherited property →Find the page for an estate-related sale question.
- Property liens →Review questions about liens and balances attached to a property.
- Read our Google reviews →
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Still have a Greeneville sale question?
Tell us what’s going on with the property, and we’ll talk it through with you.
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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