We buy houses as-is in Scranton and Lackawanna County.
Scranton, PA › Fire damage
Can I Sell a Fire-Damaged House in Scranton, PA?
The short answer
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
Yes. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us what happened and what you know about the property.
Sell without cleaning up first
We buy the house as it stands, so you do not have to clean soot, make repairs, clear the house, or haul away damaged material before selling to us. Tell us what happened, and we'll talk through the damage and an as-is sale.
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
Call or use the form to talk about the damage. You can contact us before every claim detail is settled.
Tell us what happened
Tell us what happened to the Scranton house. We'll talk through the damage and access with you.
Get written terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get written terms before you commit.
Review the closing plan
We close through a title company if you choose to go ahead.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Scranton safety and permit questions
If officials have restricted access or the house may be unsafe, do not enter; follow their directions. For a house inside Scranton city limits, the City’s Planning and Zoning page links to its zoning map and ordinance.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
Use the Scranton calculator to estimate sale proceeds, then compare the written terms with repair or rebuilding costs, debris removal, permits or inspections, and the time and bills involved while work is underway.
Open the Scranton home-sale net proceeds calculator →Questions about selling a fire-damaged house in Scranton
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Scranton, PA?
Yes. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Do I have to clean or repair the house before asking for an offer?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What happens to insurance proceeds if I sell to you?
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 contact you before the insurance claim is settled?
Yes. You can call us about an as-is sale before every claim question is resolved.
Can I enter or start repairs after a fire?
Do not enter if officials have restricted access or the house may be unsafe. Follow the directions for the property from fire and building officials.
What our sellers say
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
“My renters skipped out in the middle of my rental property needed 20k in work sold it to these guys instead good people”
“bought a fixer upper in akron and ran out of money place was torn down to the studs they took it off my hands and saved my credit highly recommend”
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us what happened and what you know about the property.
Redfin September 2026 and Zillow September 2026 market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $214,398
- Year over year
- +7.20%
- Median days on market
- 22 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 199 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $202,099 ZHVI
Sources: Zillow’s Home Value Index and Redfin’s recent-sale data for Scranton, PA. Zillow data covers September 2026; Redfin data covers September 2026.