1. We talk through the house and tenancy
We discuss the lease, who lives there, the house, repairs, access, and what you want to happen with the tenancy.
Salem, VA seller help · Tenant-occupied house
Can I Sell My Salem House With Tenants Still Living There?
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes, we can buy your Salem house while tenants are still living there. Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the house below.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us the address and what is happening with the tenant and house.
What we do
We buy Salem houses as-is, including rentals with tenants still living in them.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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.
If a move-out arrangement would work better for everyone, we can discuss cash-for-keys with you and the tenant.
Bring us the tenant problem
Lease timing, difficult access, repairs, or a move-out conversation getting in the way? Tell us what is happening. We can talk through the property and tenancy together.
Not sure? Call us — we'll sort it out with you: 888-274-5006.
What happens next
2. You get the offer and terms in writing
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. We work through the closing details
We talk through title, the tenant handoff, and security-deposit records before closing through the title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Virginia state and local recordation taxes, grantor tax and any applicable regional WMATA capital fee, regional congestion relief fee or regional transportation improvement fee. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Local help for a Salem rental
For property-maintenance concerns inside Salem City, contact City of Salem Code Enforcement. Roanoke County is a separate local government. If you're unsure which office covers the house, call us — we'll sort it out with you.
The City handles concerns such as overgrown grass, hazardous trees, uncontained trash, and stagnant water. For lease and tenant rights, see Virginia's rules on notice when a rental is sold and ending a tenancy.
Tenant rights, leases, and security deposits
Selling the house does not end the lease. The buyer steps into the landlord's place: the buyer can enforce the lease, and the tenant keeps the lease's protections. Ending a tenancy still depends on the lease and Virginia's notice rules.
Tell tenants who the new landlord is
The landlord must tell the tenant about the sale and give the buyer's name, address, and phone number.
Pass the security deposit to the buyer
When ownership transfers, the seller must transfer the tenant's security deposit and any interest earned on it to the buyer. If a property manager holds the deposit, ask the manager in writing to transfer it before closing; the manager must tell each tenant the deposit went to the new owner.
The new owner must return any deposit owed when the tenancy ends, even if the deposit was never passed along.
What our sellers say
Salem tenant-occupied seller questions
Can I sell my Salem house while tenants are still living there?
Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place. The sale does not cancel the lease; the buyer takes over as landlord, and the tenant keeps the lease's protections.
Do I have to evict tenants before selling?
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.
What happens to the security deposit when the house sells?
When ownership transfers, the security deposit and any interest earned on it go to the buyer. If a property manager holds the deposit, ask the manager in writing to transfer it before closing. The new owner must return any deposit owed at the end of the tenancy, even if the deposit was not passed along.
Do I need to tell tenants about the sale?
Yes. Tell the tenant about the sale and give them the buyer's name, address, and phone number. The buyer takes over the landlord's place, and the lease remains in effect.
What if I want the house empty before I sell?
Ending a tenancy depends on the lease and Virginia notice rules. We can talk through the occupancy and your plans before you decide what to do next.
Can we talk if access or repairs are difficult?
Yes. Tell us what the lease says about access and what needs repair. We can discuss the house and tenancy together.
Talk through your Salem rental
Tell us what is happening with the lease, the tenants, or the house. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above.