Austin, TX · How the process works

How Selling Your Austin House to Us Works

USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Austin, Texas. You can call or use the form before every property question is settled. Start with the address and what you know about the house.

Prefer to talk first? Call 888-274-5006.

Tell us about the house

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

We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

Share the address and what you know. You can start before every property question is settled.

From the first conversation to settlement

The sale, step by step

Step 1: Tell us about the house
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Austin, Texas. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Start with the address and what you know about condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Step 2: Talk through the property
We talk through the house as it stands, including repairs, occupancy, access, ownership, and timing. Tell us what is known and what still needs checking; you do not have to resolve every open question before the first conversation. If an estate, lien, payoff, tax balance, tenant, code notice, or court matter is part of the situation, share what you have.
Step 3: Read the written offer and terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and any property-specific conditions before deciding whether to proceed.
Step 4: Work through title, authority, and payoffs
If you choose to move forward, the title company checks the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and documents needed for settlement. A payoff is the amount needed to satisfy a mortgage or other obligation. Bring the statements, notices, and estate or court papers you have so the right records and questions can be checked.
Step 5: Review the settlement sheet and close
The settlement sheet shows how the sale money breaks down. We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers. You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.

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	None
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	Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.	Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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.

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Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.

Austin property records

Confirm the county from the property record

Austin is a city, not a county. A city name or mailing address alone does not identify a property's county. Check the county shown in the official parcel record before using a county-specific office or court record. The title company reviews the actual property documents, and you can start the conversation before that county question is settled.

Closing numbers

Read the settlement figures

The settlement sheet shows the sale price, payoffs, liens, taxes, costs, and amount scheduled for disbursement. We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.

Texas does not impose a state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax on a sale that conveys full ownership of the property. The Texas Constitution bars a law imposing that tax on the transfer. See Article VIII, Section 29 ↗.

The deed still has to be signed in front of a notary and recorded with the county clerk. Recording fees are charged by the page, not the sale price; the clerk charges more if the deed leaves out the buyer's mailing address.

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.

When things get difficult

We keep working through the bumps

It's real estate. Sometimes there are bumps in the road. We won't disappear when that happens, and we'll be fighting to get this to the closing table.

Questions and contact

Find the next step for your Austin house

Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Start with the address and what you know about the house.

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Questions about selling an Austin house

Can I start before every property question is settled?

Yes. Start with the address and what you know about the house, its condition, who occupies it, access, and timing. You can tell us which details about a payoff, lien, estate, or notice are still unknown.

What does selling as-is mean?

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.

What will I see before I decide?

We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.

Which county office applies to an Austin property?

Austin is a city, not a county. A city name or mailing address alone does not identify a property's county. Check the county shown in the property's official parcel record before using a county-specific office; the title company reviews the records that apply to the sale.