We buy houses as-is in Newark and Essex County, New Jersey, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
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We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
See what you'd actually walk away with. Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
Newark, NJ illustrative estimate
The sale price is only the starting point. What matters is what you keep after your payoff, repairs, fees, and other costs come out. That's your net proceeds.
Start with your best estimate of what your house is worth. You can change the value and every cost below. Adjust anything you know, including your payoff, repair or credit risk, cleanout cost, agent commission, and how long you expect to carry the property.
Starting-value basis: Illustrative starting home value for Newark, NJ: $481,850. Editable planning estimate, not an appraisal.
See what you'd actually walk away with.
Your starting home-value estimate may come from a public source when one is available. You can edit that estimate and each cost input above; your property's actual value and closing costs may differ.
Choose the condition that best fits your home, then update the value, mortgage payoff, and cost inputs with what you know. The local-cost input is an editable cost reserve, not a verified local tax rate.
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Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Your situation
You stop paying for a house and get a fair price.
If a foreclosure sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
When you sell to us, we can set it up so you don't have to prepay anything — it comes out at closing.
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
You only have to agree on one thing — the price. After that we handle the rest, so there's nothing to argue about over repairs, contractors, showings, or who pays for what.
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 |
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| 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 Newark calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
City-level measures can help you compare sale paths, but they are not a price for one house. Condition, access, occupancy, title, and timing still matter.
New Jersey charges the seller a realty transfer fee when the deed is recorded. For a sale of $350,000 or less, it is calculated for each $500: $2 per $500 on the first $150,000, $3.35 per $500 from $150,000 to $200,000, and $3.90 per $500 from $200,000 to $350,000. That is $600 on a $150,000 sale and $935 on a $200,000 sale. Above $350,000, a higher rate schedule applies to the full price.
A separate graduated percent fee applies to taxable home sales over $1 million unless exempt. Its rate is 1% over $1 million through $2 million, 2% over $2 million through $2.5 million, 2.5% over $2.5 million through $3 million, 3% over $3 million through $3.5 million, and 3.5% above $3.5 million; each rate applies to the full price. Some transfers are exempt and some sellers or qualifying housing may receive a reduced rate under the state’s rules.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New Jersey's realty transfer fee and any applicable graduated percent fee. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
New Jersey Division of Taxation realty transfer fee information → State realty transfer fee FAQs →
Essex County Parks places Branch Brook Park in Newark’s North Ward between Forest Hill and Roseville, and Weequahic Park in the South Ward. Part of Branch Brook Park is in the separate Township of Belleville. These place names help orient you, but the exact property address is what to use when checking records or an office’s jurisdiction.
Essex County Parks: Branch Brook Park → Essex County Parks: Weequahic Park →
The Essex County Sheriff publishes foreclosure listings and warns that the information is date-sensitive and a sale can change. If a sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it, and check the Sheriff’s current posting for updates.
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. Each seller’s actual town is shown with the review.
We've helped homeowners in just about every situation you can imagine — thousands of times. When you're working with someone, you want to know they've seen it before. We have.
Newark is a market we serve.
New Jersey realty transfer fee rates, exemptions, and reduced-rate information.
The state assessor directory lists Newark’s assessor contact for assessment-office questions; it is not a property-tax balance or payoff statement.
Recorded deed, mortgage, lien, and foreclosure-transaction records. The Register also publishes its contact route.
The NJ Courts directory provides the office’s Newark contact listing. Ask the office or your attorney to confirm the correct filing location and signer for a specific estate.
Foreclosure listings; posted information is date-sensitive and a sale can change.
The Essex County Register also lists its contact information and property-record services. Visit the Essex County Register →
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
New Jersey charges the seller a realty transfer fee when the deed is recorded. For a sale of $350,000 or less, it is calculated for each $500: $2 per $500 on the first $150,000, $3.35 per $500 from $150,000 to $200,000, and $3.90 per $500 from $200,000 to $350,000. A higher schedule applies to the full price above $350,000. A separate graduated percent fee applies to taxable home sales over $1 million unless exempt. Some transfers are exempt and some sellers qualify for a reduced rate; check the New Jersey Division of Taxation for your transfer.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New Jersey's realty transfer fee and any applicable graduated percent fee. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
If a foreclosure sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it. The Essex County Sheriff publishes foreclosure listings and warns that listing information is date-sensitive and a sale can change; check its current posting.
You keep your insurance proceeds when we buy the house exactly as it stands. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
The New Jersey Courts directory lists the Essex County Surrogate’s Office in Newark. The directory is a contact route, not a determination of the right filing location or who may sign for a particular estate; confirm those details for the property and case.
Share the address, condition, who lives there, and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 if you would rather talk first.
Hablamos Español
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Share the address and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Newark is in Essex County. Nearby municipalities along its boundary include East Orange (Essex County), East Newark (Hudson County), Harrison (Hudson County), Kearny (Hudson County), Jersey City (Hudson County), Bayonne (Hudson County), and Elizabeth (Union County). They are separate municipalities, not Newark neighborhoods; use the exact property address when checking local records or offices.
U.S. Census 2025 New Jersey incorporated-place boundaries → U.S. Census 2025 county boundaries →