Batavia, NY · Genesee County · How selling to us works
How Selling Your Batavia House to Us Works
USA Home Buyers buys houses in Batavia, New York, and Genesee County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You can start with the address and what you know. Every property question does not have to be settled before the first conversation.
Call 888-274-5006 or start with the property details below.
Tell us about the houseWe'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Start with the address and what you know about the property.
From first conversation to settlement
The sale, step by step
Tell us about the house
Start with the Batavia address and what you know about the condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Talk through the property
We talk about the house and the sale choices. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Read the written offer and terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Work through title, payoffs, and settlement
The title company checks the deed, ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, and taxes. A 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.
Close on the option you choose
Compare the written terms and choose what works for you. You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
Two ways to sell
Compare the 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.
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. |
Compare what you might keep after costs with the Batavia home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
Closing numbers
Review the settlement sheet and New York transfer taxes
The settlement sheet shows the sale price, mortgage payoff, liens, taxes, costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. Ask the title company about any line you do not recognize.
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. The seller normally pays this base tax, but the sale agreement can provide otherwise. Local transfer taxes may add. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer. For example, the New York State base tax on a $100,000 sale is $400 before any local tax or exemption.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Mortgage payoffs, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate settlement items. The closing-cost promise does not pay those amounts.
Source: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Real estate transfer tax.
When things get difficult
We stay with the process
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.
More Batavia seller information
Pages for your next question
These pages cover situations that can affect a house sale in Batavia and Genesee County.
Batavia process questions
Do I need every property question settled before I call?
No. Start with the Batavia address and what you know about condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You can call before every property question is settled.
Do you buy houses as-is in Batavia and Genesee County?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What transfer taxes may appear on the settlement sheet?
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. The seller normally pays this base tax, but the sale agreement can provide otherwise. Local transfer taxes may add. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer. For example, the New York State base tax on a $100,000 sale is $400 before any local tax or exemption. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage payoffs, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate settlement items. The closing-cost promise does not pay those amounts.
Questions about a Batavia house?
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to start with the property address and what you know.