Houston, TX · Seller questions
Questions About Selling a House in Houston, TX
These answers cover what you may keep, selling as-is, timing, Texas closing costs, paperwork, and situations such as foreclosure, inherited property, and tenants. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask for a cash offer. You can call before you have every detail figured out.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address and what you know about the house.
Money and choices
Compare what you keep, not just the sale price
Start with the amount left after the costs and obligations that apply to each way of selling. A listing can involve repairs, commissions, cleanout, and the time you carry the house. Compare those costs with the written numbers for a Cash Offer or EZ Sale.
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.
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| 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 Houston, TX calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Do I need to repair, clean, or empty the house before selling to you?
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 as it is now.
Read about houses with code issues or serious repairs →How soon will I get a written offer, and how long are the sale options?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Cash Offer is 30 days or less; EZ Sale is 60 days or less. Compare the written terms for each option below.
See how the Houston sale process works →What is the difference between Cash Offer and EZ Sale?
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.
Compare the Cash Offer and EZ Sale terms below →How can I compare what I would keep from selling?
Compare what remains after costs and property obligations, not just the sale price. A listing can involve repairs, commissions, cleanout, and the time you carry the house; your own payoff and property details matter too.
Open the Houston home-sale net proceeds calculator →Does Texas charge a real estate transfer tax, and who pays closing costs?
Texas has no state, county, or city real estate transfer tax. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Texas Constitution, Article VIII, Section 29 →
Open Houston seller resources →What paperwork do I need before I call?
You can start with the property address and what you know about its condition, occupancy, and timing. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit; closing is through a title company, which reviews ownership, who can sign, and the details needed for closing.
Review the steps from first question through closing →Is every Houston address in Harris County?
No. The City of Houston extends into Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. A Houston city label alone does not identify the county for a particular property, so check the exact property location.
Find Houston-area seller resources →Can I sell a Texas house if foreclosure is underway?
Often, yes, if the sale closes before the foreclosure sale. A Texas home foreclosure usually happens without a court case and is run by a trustee or substitute trustee. For a home used as your residence, the loan servicer must first send a written default notice by certified mail and give you at least 20 days to catch up before a sale can be noticed. At least 21 days before the sale, the notice of sale must be posted at the courthouse, filed with the county clerk, and sent by certified mail to each borrower. The public auction is usually at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; it must start no later than three hours after the time stated in the notice. Some foreclosures go through court and follow different steps. If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Texas State Law Library: Foreclosure before the sale →
Texas State Law Library: The foreclosure sale →
Can I ask about selling an inherited house before every paper is ready?
Yes. You can start with what you know about the house and who is involved. The title company reviews the property and paperwork to determine who can sign before closing.
Read about inherited property questions →Can I sell a house with a tenant still living there?
Yes, you can ask about an occupied house. Share what you know about the lease, access, and possession so those details can be considered with the written terms.
Review tenant-occupied property questions →Can I sell if the property has a lien or unpaid taxes?
You can ask about the property and share any payoff or lien information you have. Mortgages, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate from closing costs and can affect what you keep.
Read about property liens and payoffs →Start with a question
You can call before you have everything figured out
Start with the address and what you know about the condition, who lives there, and when you are thinking about selling. You do not need to have every paper or answer ready before you ask a question.
Call 888-274-5006. If you have a notice, lease, payoff information, or estate paper nearby, you can mention it during the conversation.
Local help
Where can I ask about City of Houston services?
For a question about City of Houston services, start with the city's official website. If you are checking a property record, confirm the county for its exact location: Houston city limits extend into four counties, so the city name alone is not enough.
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We buy houses as-is in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask about a cash offer.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and the question you want to answer.