Yakima, WA · Seller questions
Questions About Selling a House in Yakima, WA
We are USA Home Buyers. We buy houses as-is in Yakima and Yakima County. These answers cover repairs, sale choices, closing costs, and Washington foreclosure timing.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. You can start with the house, the timing, or the question in front of you.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is going on. Start with what you know.
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Compare what you keep
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 | Yes, partner visits |
| 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 | You 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 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. |
Net proceeds are what remain after the costs attached to the sale. Change the assumptions for the Yakima house instead of comparing only the headline price. Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition.
Yakima seller questions, answered
Can I sell a Yakima house that needs repairs or a cleanout?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what work or cleanup the house needs. For houses with a code notice or fire damage, see and fire-damage sale options.
When will I get an offer, and what do I see before deciding?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. Read how the Yakima cash-offer process works.
Who pays closing costs and Washington real estate excise tax?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax. This does not include your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes. Washington calls its charge real estate excise tax, or REET. The exact amount depends on the location and transaction; the settlement agent can confirm the amount and any exemption. For the state's current information, see the Washington Department of Revenue REET page. You can also compare estimated sale costs in the Yakima net proceeds calculator.
What if a mortgage foreclosure sale is scheduled?
Send us the notice and exact sale date immediately. Washington's deed-of-trust law uses a nonjudicial trustee's sale; under that statute, the trustee generally must record and send notice at least 90 days before sale, or 120 days when the specified pre-foreclosure letter is required. A court-ordered foreclosure follows its own docket and orders. Confirm any postponement in writing. For the law and state guidance, see Washington deed-of-trust foreclosure statute and the Washington Department of Financial Institutions’ foreclosure information. Read more about foreclosure options in Yakima.
Can I ask about an inherited house before I have all the papers?
Yes. You can call with the property address and what you know about the house and timing; you do not need to have everything gathered to start a conversation. See inherited-property questions in Yakima for more about that situation.
Can I ask about selling a tenant-occupied Yakima house?
Yes. Tell us who is living there, what you know about the lease, and any limits on access. We can discuss the house and the sale options; see tenant-occupied property options in Yakima for more.
Do the closing costs you pay cover liens or back taxes?
No. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes are separate from the closing costs we pay. If a lien is part of your question, see Yakima property-lien information.
Start with a question
You can call before everything is figured out
You do not need every paper gathered to ask a question. Start with the Yakima property address and what you know about its condition, who is living there, and your timing. If you are not sure what matters yet, say that.
Call 888-274-5006.
Local help
Checking whether a house is inside Yakima city limits?
A Yakima mailing address does not by itself establish city limits. For a specific address, start with the City of Yakima Planning Division's planning information and city limits map.
More detail
Yakima pages for the next question
- Yakima seller guide →Review as-is sale choices and questions to consider before comparing offers.
- As-is sale options in Yakima →Compare ways to sell an as-is house in Yakima.
- How the process works →See how the cash-offer process works in Yakima.
- Inherited property →Start with questions about an inherited Yakima house.
- Foreclosure timing →Review the notices, sale date, and Washington foreclosure questions.
- Tenant-occupied property →Discuss occupancy, lease details, and access.
- Fire-damaged property →Explore options for a house with fire damage.
- Property liens →Find more information about a property lien question.
Contact
Ask about a house in Yakima or Yakima County
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property address in the form. You can ask before you have every detail.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is going on. Start with what you know.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.