Houma, Louisiana · Seller FAQ
Questions About Selling a House in Houma, LA
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Houma and Terrebonne Parish. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
These answers cover what you may keep, repairs, closing costs, sale timing, paperwork, tenants, foreclosure, and local records. Call 888-274-5006 with a question or use the form for a cash offer.
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Money and choices
Compare what you keep, not just the sale price
Net proceeds are what remain after the costs and property balances tied to a sale. Repairs, commissions, concessions, cleanout, carrying costs, your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes can change what you keep.
Change the calculator assumptions to fit the house, then compare the written Cash Offer and EZ Sale terms with a realistic listing plan.
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. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Houma calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Houma seller questions, answered
Can I sell a Houma house as-is?
Yes. 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 the timing you have in mind; you don't need to take on repair or cleanout work first.
How soon can I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get the written offer and written terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
What is the difference between a Cash Offer and EZ Sale?
A Cash Offer is a direct purchase by USA Home Buyers, with a term of 30 days or less and a lower price. EZ Sale goes to one of our partners, with a term of 60 days or less and a higher price than the Cash Offer. Both are listed with no repairs, no commissions, and no closing costs. Compare the written numbers and responsibilities for your house, then choose what works for you.
What deed-recording and closing costs apply in Louisiana?
The parish clerk charges to record a deed. The basic statutory fee is $100 for a document of one to five pages; longer documents, extra indexed names, and other services can add charges. Title and settlement costs also depend on the closing. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I sell a Houma house if a sheriff’s sale is scheduled?
Often, yes, if you close before the sheriff's sale and the closing pays the debts and charges needed to clear the title. Louisiana mortgage foreclosures use a court proceeding, either ordinary process or executory process. The lender's payoff can include interest, attorney fees, and court costs as well as the loan balance. The sheriff must serve you a notice of seizure. If a sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away. Our agreement of sale will often get a sheriff'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.
Can I sell an inherited house before the Louisiana succession is finished?
Often, yes, through the person appointed to handle the estate. In an ordinary estate administration, the representative can sign an agreement subject to court approval of the private sale. An independent administrator can generally sell without a separate court application, subject to the succession papers and Louisiana's rules. Being named in a will is not the same as having the court's authority to sign. The closing attorney can confirm the representative's appointment, any restrictions, and who owns the house. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Can I sell a Louisiana rental with tenants still living there?
Yes. Have the leases and deposit records ready so the closing attorney can arrange the transfer correctly. Selling does not, by itself, end the agreement between landlord and tenant. A recorded lease can bind a buyer, but the buyer does not automatically assume all of the seller’s personal lease obligations. Those rights and obligations need to be addressed at closing. If you plan to end a month-to-month tenancy, Louisiana’s basic notice rule is at least ten calendar days before the end of the month; for a residential house, that notice must be in writing. The lease and any other applicable protections can affect the answer.
Can I sell a Louisiana house with a code violation or open order?
Often, yes, but an open order or lien still needs to be dealt with. A parish or city can order an unsafe building repaired or demolished after required notice and a hearing. A condemnation notice recorded in the mortgage records can bind the next owner. If the government does demolition or maintenance work, the costs can become a lien and the owner can remain personally liable. Selling does not erase those charges or orders, so have the notices ready for the closing attorney.
Where can I check Terrebonne Parish property or succession records?
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court’s Civil Records Department maintains civil and probate records, and the Clerk’s Recording and Conveyance/Copy departments handle recorded-document questions. The office is at 7856 Main Street in Houma. Those are records routes; they do not determine the proper court for a particular succession, who may sign, or the title status of a property.
Start with a question
You can call before you have everything figured out
Start with the address and what you know about the house, who lives there, and your timing. A deed, lease, estate paper, payoff statement, tax notice, or court notice can help answer a follow-up, but you do not need perfect paperwork before calling.
Call 888-274-5006 with the question you have now.
Local help
Start with the Terrebonne Parish office that handles your record
The Terrebonne Parish Clerk of Court lists civil and probate records, recorded documents, and conveyance copies through separate departments. Its office is at 7856 Main Street, Houma, LA 70360, and the Clerk lists 985-868-5660. For property-tax payment questions, the Assessor directs sellers to the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax Collector at 985-857-0230. These offices can point you to records and tax-payment information; a mailing address or records search does not establish a particular parcel’s title, tax balance, court venue, or signer.
More detail
Keep reading about the question in front of you
- Foreclosure and sheriff’s-sale questions →Keep the sale notice, payoff, and current date in view.
- Inherited property and succession →Review estate authority and the papers that identify who can sign.
- Tenant-occupied property →Review leases, deposits, occupancy, and sale timing.
- Code violations and open orders →See what an order or lien can mean when a house is sold.
- Property liens and back taxes →Organize payoff and property-record questions for closing.
- Houma seller guide →Read a longer guide to comparing sale options and written terms.
- As-is sale options in Houma →Compare the available ways to sell an as-is house.
- Houma and Terrebonne Parish resources →Find local public-office links and seller information.
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