Marietta, OH · Seller questions
Questions About Selling a House in Marietta, OH
These answers cover what you may keep, repairs, timing, the Ohio conveyance fee, paperwork, and situations such as foreclosure, an inherited house, or a tenant in place. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Marietta and Washington County, Ohio.
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 about a cash offer. You can call before you have every document gathered.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, occupancy, and timing you know.
Money and choices
Compare what you keep, not just the sale price
Your net proceeds are what remain after the sale price and the costs or balances tied to the house. Compare written numbers and account for repairs, commissions, cleanout, mortgage payoff, liens, taxes, and the bills you carry while waiting. The actual figures depend on the property and sale path.
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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 | 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.
Useful questions
Marietta seller questions, answered
Do I have to repair, clean, or clear out a Marietta house first?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What is the difference between a Cash Offer and EZ Sale?
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 quickly can I get a written cash offer, and when could the sale close?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. The Cash Offer has a listed timeline of 30 days or less; EZ Sale has a listed timeline of 60 days or less. You receive written offer terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
What is the Ohio conveyance fee when a house sells?
The Ohio conveyance fee is $1 per $1,000 of the sale price, and Washington County may add up to $3 per $1,000. When you sell to us, we pay it. The Washington County Auditor can tell you the amount that applies to the property.
Does selling to you pay my mortgage, liens, or back taxes?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. The title company can confirm the actual payoffs and settlement figures for the house.
Can I sell a Marietta house with code violations or permit questions?
You can ask about a house with code concerns; we buy houses as-is, so you do not have to repair it to sell to us. If you received a written notice of building or housing-code violations, Ohio Rev. Code §5301.253 requires you to give the buyer written notice of those violations before signing the sale agreement. A sale does not automatically end a code case already in court.
What if a foreclosure or sheriff-sale notice is involved?
Yes, you can still ask about selling while an Ohio mortgage foreclosure is in court. Ohio Rev. Code §2329.33 generally lets you 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. 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 ask about selling an inherited house before every paper is ready?
Yes. You can start before every estate paper is in hand. Before closing, the person signing must have the authority required for the property; we can talk through the situation and the questions that remain.
Can I sell a house while a tenant is still living there?
Yes. We can talk about a house with a tenant still living there. The lease and occupancy affect the sale terms, and we can start with what you already know.
Who handles a Marietta property-tax or recorded-deed question?
Washington County says its Treasurer collects real-estate taxes based on value assessed by the County Auditor. The County Recorder handles recorded land documents, including deed-record questions. Ask the office for the property-specific record or balance; an assessment is not a payoff figure.
Start with a question
You can call before you have everything figured out
Tell us what you know about the house and what you are trying to figure out. You can call now; we can talk through the next question together.
Call 888-274-5006 with a question about your Marietta or Washington County house.
Local help
Which Marietta or Washington County office handles the question?
If you are unsure which local office handles a property question, we can help you find the right one. A Marietta mailing address alone may not show whether a property is inside city limits.
- Washington County Auditor →
The Washington County Auditor handles property assessments and parcel records. For the Ohio conveyance fee, start with this office.
- Washington County Recorder →
The Recorder handles deed recording and other recorded land documents. The County Auditor handles the Ohio conveyance fee.
- Marietta City GIS and Washington County tax map →
Use the City GIS and Washington County tax map as starting points for a property-location question.
Washington County tax map → - Southeast Ohio Building Department →
The City routes property-maintenance and zoning questions to this regional department. We can help you identify the right contact for a specific notice or permit question.
City of Marietta property maintenance →
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We buy houses as-is in Marietta and Washington County, Ohio. Call 888-274-5006 or share the address and situation in the form.
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