Trenton, NJ · Seller questions

Questions About Selling a House in Trenton, NJ

USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Trenton and Mercer County. These answers cover what you may keep, repairs, costs, offer timing, paperwork, and local selling situations.

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Money and choices

Compare what you keep, not only the sale price

Net proceeds are what remains after sale costs and property balances. Compare a written sale number with repairs, cleanout, selling costs, bills while you own the house, mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes.

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 showingsNoneNone
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 buyerWritten offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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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Trenton seller questions, answered

Can I sell a Trenton house as-is?

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what you know about the condition, access, and timing; you do not need to finish work before asking about a sale.

See options for code notices and serious repairs →

What is the difference between 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.

Compare the Cash Offer and EZ Sale terms below →

How much will I keep from a sale?

Net proceeds are what remains after sale costs and property balances. Compare the written sale number with repairs, cleanout, selling costs, bills while you own the house, mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes.

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Who pays New Jersey closing costs and transfer fees?

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New Jersey's realty transfer fee and any applicable graduated percent fee. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.

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How quickly can I get a written cash offer?

We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Start with the property address and the condition, occupancy, and timing details you know.

See how the Trenton offer process works →

Do I need every paper before I call?

No. Call with the property address and what you know about the house, who occupies it, and your timing. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. The title company confirms the ownership, signing, and payoff details needed for the particular closing.

Read the Trenton seller guide →

Can you review a Trenton house with a tenant living there?

Yes. We can review a tenant-occupied property. Share the lease status, who lives there, access limits, any notices, and your timing so those details are part of the sale discussion.

Read about tenant-occupied property in Trenton →

Can I sell a Trenton house while it is in foreclosure?

Often, yes, if the sale closes before the sheriff's sale. New Jersey foreclosures go through the courts. The lender must first send a Notice of Intention to Foreclose; you then have 30 days to catch up on the debt or ask for mediation before the lender can file in court. After you are served with the complaint, you have 35 days to answer. If you do not answer or contest the case, it is treated as uncontested. In an uncontested residential foreclosure, the lender normally must send at least 14 calendar days' notice before submitting proofs for final judgment, explaining how to get the amount needed to catch up. After final judgment, the sheriff sells the house at public auction. The sale must be advertised for at least four weeks, and the sheriff has 150 days from the writ of execution to hold it. You can ask for two postponements of up to 30 calendar days each. The lender can get two as well; one more is allowed if both sides agree, and a court can order more for good cause. After the sale, you generally have 10 days to redeem the house by paying the full amount due, including the judgment and sale costs. Free foreclosure mediation is available through the courts. If a foreclosure sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.

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Can I ask about a house with a city code notice?

Yes. We can review a house as-is when a code notice or repair issue is part of the situation. Share the notice and any dates on it, and confirm with the office that issued it what applies to that address.

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Start with a question

You can call before everything is figured out

Start with the property address, what you know about its condition and occupancy, and the question in front of you. You do not need every paper gathered before calling.

Call 888-274-5006.

Local help

Where can Mercer County sellers check a sheriff-sale date?

For local foreclosure-sale information, check the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. New Jersey Courts also explains the statewide foreclosure steps and court mediation.

More detail

Keep reading about your selling options

Open the Trenton page that fits your question, or use the calculator to compare the assumptions for your property.

Still have a Trenton selling question?

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. Tell us what is making the sale difficult and start with the facts you know.

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We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.

We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

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