What we take on after a fire
We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. You don't need to restore the house, arrange a cleanout, or haul debris away before selling to us.
Insurance proceeds and your mortgage
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. 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.
What happens next
Tell us what happened and what you know about the damage, access, and timing. We talk through the house with you. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Vermont's property transfer tax and Clean Water Surcharge. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Safety and Newport City permit questions
If fire or building officials have restricted entry or called the house unsafe, stay out and follow their directions.
Newport City and the Town of Newport are separate municipalities. For a Newport City property, the City's Planning & Zoning office handles local zoning and development-permit questions. Not sure which office covers your house? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Newport City Offices, 222 Main Street, Newport, VT 05855 · (802) 334-6992
Newport City Planning & Zoning →Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
Compare expected repair, cleanup, or demolition costs, the time involved in rebuilding, any insurance or mortgage requirements, and the written terms for an as-is sale.
The Newport City calculator compares estimated listing proceeds with an as-is sale using your assumptions.
Compare estimated Newport City sale proceeds →Questions and contact
Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the fire-damaged house through the form. You can call before cleanup or repairs are finished.
Questions about selling a fire-damaged Newport City house
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Newport City as-is?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Newport City and Orleans County, Vermont. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Do I keep my insurance proceeds if I sell?
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. 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.
Can I enter the house or start cleanup after a fire?
If fire or building officials have restricted entry or called the house unsafe, stay out and follow their directions.
What happens after I contact USA Home Buyers?
We talk through the damage, access, and timing. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
What our sellers say
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“Got ripped off by a roofer... didn't have the money to finish the job... they bought it with a tarp on the roof and didn't blink...”
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and what you know about the damage.