Rome, GA · Floyd County seller questions

Questions About Selling a House in Rome, GA

We buy houses as-is in Rome and throughout Floyd County. These answers cover what you keep, repairs, costs, timing, and situations like probate or tenants.

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Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers

Compare what you would keep after sale costs, not just the headline price. The calculator lets you change assumptions for the house, including repairs, cleanout, carrying costs, and payoff.

Compare possible Rome net proceeds with the calculator →

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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FactorList with a realtorFSBOCash OfferEZ Sale
TimelineMarket-dependentMarket-dependent30 days or less60 days or less
PriceHighest, if it sellsVariesLower priceHigher price than the Cash Offer
RepairsRepairs may be needed before listing or after inspectionThe seller handles repair decisionsNo repairsNo repairs
CommissionsAgent commissions apply under the listing agreementNo listing-agent commission; the seller handles the saleNo commissionsNo commissions
Closing costsSeller costs depend on the contract and settlement statementSeller costs depend on the contract and settlement statementNo closing costsNo closing costs
ShowingsThe seller prepares for and coordinates showingsThe seller markets the property and coordinates showingsNoneYes, partner visits
Who buysRetail buyerRetail buyerUSA Home Buyers buys directlyGoes to one of our partners
CertaintyDepends on the buyer, inspections, financing, and contractDepends on finding and qualifying a buyerYou 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 proceedsCompare the expected sale price after commissions, repairs, costs, and waitingCompare the expected sale price after seller-managed costs and workCompare 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.

Rome and Floyd County seller questions, answered

Do I need to repair or clean out a Rome house before selling to you?

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can tell us what you already know about the house and compare the options before doing work.

How fast can I get an offer, and when would closing happen?

We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get the written offer and terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. The actual closing date and property-specific terms are set out for the house being reviewed.

Who pays closing costs and Georgia real-estate transfer tax?

Georgia law makes the seller legally liable for real-estate transfer tax, though the sale contract can assign payment to the buyer. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Georgia real-estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate from those closing costs.

Can I ask about an inherited house before I have all the probate paperwork?

Yes. You can call before you have all the estate paperwork gathered. Start with what you know about the property and the situation; we can discuss the next questions together.

Can I rely on an agreement to postpone a Georgia mortgage foreclosure sale?

Do not rely on a discussion or unsigned agreement as confirmation that the sale date changed. Confirm any postponement before relying on a new date. If a foreclosure sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it. For a Georgia power-of-sale foreclosure, the sale is held on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse. Notice must be published once each week for four weeks. The lender must send the borrower notice at least 30 days before sale. A completed, valid power-of-sale foreclosure has no post-sale redemption period.

Can I sell a Rome house with tenants still living there?

Yes. An ordinary Georgia sale does not itself end a lease; the new owner is generally subject to the existing lease terms. The former owner must either transfer the security deposit to the new owner, who becomes responsible for it, or refund it to the tenant. We can discuss the sale with the tenants in place and account for the lease and occupancy details.

Can I sell with an open code, permit, or repair notice?

We buy houses as-is, and when you sell to us, we are the buyer, so the repairs become our job. A sale does not by itself show whether an order, recorded lien, repair deadline, or occupancy restriction has been satisfied. Rome-Floyd County Building Inspection handles local construction review, permits, and inspections, and the City lists nuisance and code enforcement through its local offices.

What if the house has a mortgage balance, liens, or back taxes?

Those balances are separate from the closing costs we pay. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes need to be accounted for in the actual sale figures. The net-proceeds calculator lets you compare possible numbers using your own payoff and cost assumptions.

Can I call before I have all the paperwork figured out?

Yes. You can call with the property address and whatever you know about its condition, occupancy, or timing. You do not need every document or answer in hand to start a conversation.

Read the Georgia Department of Revenue’s real-estate transfer tax information for the state tax rules and exemptions.

For foreclosure notices, the state-card sources are O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162 and § 44-14-162.2.

Start with a question

You can call before you have everything figured out

Start with the address and whatever you know about the house or timing. You do not need a complete file to ask about your options.

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above.

Local help for a Rome or Floyd County property question

Rome and Floyd County have separate boundaries. The City says its maps are informational, so confirm the right office for the property address rather than treating a map layer as a parcel determination. City of Rome mapping applications.

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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.”
Alex Pproperty taxes
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
Alice Wforeclosure
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Angela Rmoving

Still have a Rome house question?

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Tell us what you know so far; you do not have to have every answer before calling.

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