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Reno, Nevada · Washoe County
Sell Your House Fast in Reno, NV — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
We buy houses as-is in Reno, Nevada and Washoe 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.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get written offer and written terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
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We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Estimate what you could keep from a Reno sale
See what you'd actually walk away with. Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
Reno, NV illustrative estimate
Reno, NV illustrative home sale net proceeds 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 Reno, NV: $573,360. 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.
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
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Your situation in Reno
Foreclosure
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Fire damage
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.
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.
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 | 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 Reno calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Reno selling costs: Washoe County real property transfer tax
Washoe County's total real property transfer tax is $2.05 for each $500 of value or part of $500: Nevada's $1.95 state rate plus the County's $0.10. That is 0.41% before the required increment rounding. On a taxable $200,000 transfer, 400 increments make the total tax $820.
Nevada law makes the buyer and seller each responsible for the whole tax. A sale contract can say which side pays, but the County may collect the tax from either one. The Washoe County Recorder collects it when the deed is recorded and directs transfer documents to include a Declaration of Value. The settlement figures show how the payment is allocated for your sale.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Nevada's real property transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Washoe County Recorder: real property transfer tax → Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 375 → Nevada Department of Taxation: real property transfer tax → Nevada transfer-tax FAQs →
What Reno sellers should know
Check the parcel's jurisdiction
The incorporated City of Reno is in Washoe County, but a postal city name does not establish which city or office governs a particular parcel. Sparks is a separate incorporated city next to Reno, not a Reno neighborhood. Check the actual property location before relying on a city permit or code-enforcement process.
City of Reno: About Reno → Reno Code Enforcement → Washoe County Code Enforcement →
Historic districts and exterior work
Reno's Historic Resources StoryMap describes older residences in Wells Avenue and early suburban development in Newlands; those are district-specific descriptions, not a claim about every Reno home. If your property is on the City Register of Historic Places, Reno says a Certificate of Appropriateness is likely required for exterior changes. Check the address and proposed work before planning exterior repairs.
Reno Historic Resources StoryMap → Reno Register of Historic Places → Historic Preservation FAQ →
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Who we are
Reno is a market we serve.
About USA Home Buyers
Experience and reach
Our founder bought his first property in 2004 — more than 20 years of buying houses.
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.
We buy nationwide and focus on the country's most promising markets — not tied to one region, so we don't get stuck when a local market turns.
Your offer and closing
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.
It's real estate. Sometimes there are bumps in the road. We won't disappear when that happens, and we'll be fighting to get this to the closing table.
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.
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Useful Reno and Washoe County offices
Washoe County Recorder
Recorded documents and document indexes; the Recorder collects real property transfer tax when a deed is recorded.
Washoe County Assessor
Real-property record and assessment questions, including property-tax-cap routes.
Washoe County Treasurer
Property-tax account and payment questions; the County also publishes delinquent-tax auction information.
Second Judicial District Court Probate Division
Local probate information and contact for trusts and estates of deceased people. The Division says it does not assist the public with filing or processing.
Reno Code Enforcement
Property-maintenance and nuisance complaints within the City of Reno.
Washoe County Code Enforcement
Code-enforcement questions for unincorporated Washoe County, separate from City of Reno services.
Questions Reno sellers ask
Do you buy houses as-is in Reno and Washoe County?
Yes. We buy houses as-is in Reno, Nevada and Washoe County, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us about the house and compare the written terms with your other options.
What is the real property transfer tax in Washoe County?
Washoe County’s total real property transfer tax is $2.05 for each $500 of value or part of $500, equal to 0.41% before the required increment rounding. For a $200,000 taxable transfer, that is 400 increments and $820 total tax. Nevada law makes the buyer and seller each responsible for the whole tax; a contract can assign who pays, but the County may collect from either side. The Recorder collects the tax when the deed is recorded.
When I sell to USA Home Buyers, who pays the closing costs?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Nevada’s real property transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Does a Reno mailing address tell me which office handles the property?
No. The incorporated City of Reno is in Washoe County, but a postal city name does not establish a parcel’s municipal jurisdiction. Check the actual parcel and use the office that governs that location; Sparks is a separate incorporated city next to Reno.
What should I check before making exterior changes to a historic Reno property?
If the property is on the City of Reno Register of Historic Places, the City says a Certificate of Appropriateness is likely required for exterior changes. Check the address and proposed work with the City before planning it; this is a historic-review question, not a general sale inspection.
Which Washoe County office handles an estate or property-tax question?
The Second Judicial District Court’s Probate Division handles trusts and estates of deceased people. The Washoe County Assessor handles assessment-record questions, while the Treasurer handles property-tax accounts and payments. Use the exact property and notice when contacting an office.
Tell us about your Reno house
Share the address, condition, who lives there, and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 if you would rather talk first.
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We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Nearby places and Reno seller resources
Sparks is a separate incorporated city next to Reno, and Carson City is a separate regional place; neither is a Reno neighborhood. See the Carson City market page for that market's local information.
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