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Newport, Rhode Island · Newport County
Sell Your House Fast in Newport, RI — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
We buy houses as-is in Newport and Newport County, 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.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and how to reach you.
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Compare what you could keep from a Newport sale
We started with Zillow’s typical home value for Newport, RI: $966,419 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Newport, RI). Pick your home’s condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
Newport Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Three simple steps
1
Tell us about your house
Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
2
Get your offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
3
Close
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Selling a Newport house in a difficult situation
Foreclosure
If a foreclosure sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Fire damage
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
If you still have a mortgage, your lender may have a say in how that check is used — we'll walk through it with you.
Liens and back taxes
When you sell to us, we can set it up so you don't have to prepay anything — it comes out at closing.
Tenants
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Code violations
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.
Rhode Island lets you sell before repairs if the buyer gets a true copy of every housing-code notice or order and, before the transfer, the code officer receives written notice naming the buyer and property. You can hand-deliver it and get a receipt or send it by registered or certified mail. The buyer must follow the notice. When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24.3-17: housing-code notices and sale →
Divorce
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.
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. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Newport calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Newport
Homes in Newport, RI sold for a median of $998,524 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Newport, RI spent a median of 52 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.
Rhode Island selling costs: the real estate conveyance tax
Rhode Island charges a real estate conveyance tax on the deed when it is recorded. Since October 1, 2025, the rate is $3.75 for each $500 of the price, or any part of $500. The price includes a mortgage or lien that stays on the property. A $200,000 sale owes $1,500.
For 2026, homes selling above $824,000 pay a second tax at the same rate on the amount above that threshold. The threshold is adjusted for inflation each year. State law assigns the tax to the seller unless the parties agree otherwise.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Rhode Island's real estate conveyance tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-25-1: conveyance tax rate and paymentR.I. Gen. Laws § 44-25-2: exemptionsRhode Island Division of Taxation: rate effective October 1, 2025Rhode Island Division of Taxation: 2026 threshold
What Newport sellers should know
Newport neighborhoods and homes
The city names The Point, Old Beach, Downtown Newport, Harbor / Lower Thames, Broadway, North End Commercial, North End Residential, the Fifth Ward, Historic Hill, Ocean Drive, and Lily / Almy Pond. Newport’s housing plan describes compact neighborhoods, small lots, two- and three-family homes, multifamily buildings, and seasonal or second-home use. If your house has more than one unit or is used seasonally, tell us about it as we talk through the sale.
Short-term rental homes
Newport requires rentals of 30 days or less to register as a Transient Guest Facility. If the house has been used for short stays, tell us about its current use and any City paperwork; we’ll talk it through with you.
Newport and nearby property records
Rhode Island property records are handled by the city or town where the property is located. Newport’s Office of Land Evidence handles Newport records; Middletown, Portsmouth, and Jamestown are separate Newport County municipalities. Not sure which office handles your house? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Who we are
Newport is a market we serve.
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.
Useful Newport offices
Office of Land Evidence
Records Newport deeds and other land documents through the City Clerk at City Hall.
Newport Probate Court
Handles probate matters through the Newport City Clerk at City Hall.
Tax Billing and Collections
Property-tax billing and collections, including the City’s annual tax lien sale, generally held in August.
Department of Building & Inspections
City permit review for building, housing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, plus inspection questions.
Housing Inspections
Housing inspections and rental-dwelling registration information.
Historic Preservation
Historic District Commission information, district maps, boundaries, and the City ordinance.
Questions about selling a house in Newport
Can I sell a Newport house without fixing or cleaning it first?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Who can sign when a Newport house is part of an estate?
The executor or administrator appointed by the probate court signs with authority shown in the court’s letters. If the will gives the executor a power of sale, the executor can usually sell under that power. Without one, the executor or administrator asks the probate court for a license to sell. If the will leaves the house to a named person, that person must agree in writing. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
What is Rhode Island’s real estate conveyance tax?
Since October 1, 2025, Rhode Island charges $3.75 for each $500 of the price, or any part of $500. A $200,000 sale owes $1,500. For 2026, homes selling above $824,000 pay a second tax at the same rate on the amount above that threshold, which is adjusted for inflation each year. State law assigns the tax to the seller unless the parties agree otherwise. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Rhode Island's real estate conveyance tax.
Can I sell a Newport rental with tenants 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. The lease continues after the sale, with the buyer as landlord. Rhode Island requires written notice to each tenant after the sale with the buyer's name, address and phone number.
What happens if a foreclosure sale is scheduled?
If a foreclosure sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Where are Newport property records kept?
Newport’s Office of Land Evidence records property documents for Newport addresses. Rhode Island property records are handled by the city or town where the property is located.
Tell us about your Newport house
Tell us about the property and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 to talk it through.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and how to reach you.
BBB A ratingRead our Google reviews
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