Dallas, TX · How the sale works
How Selling Your Dallas House to Us Works
We buy houses as-is in the City of Dallas. City limits cross five counties, so the property address matters when a county office or record is involved. You can call or send the address before every property question is settled.
Want to talk first? Call 888-274-5006.
Tell us about the houseWe'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 about the house. Unknown details can be sorted out in the conversation.
Start with what you know
Tell us what is going on with the house
Start with the address, condition, who lives there, access, and the timing you have in mind. If an estate, tenant, code notice, foreclosure notice, mortgage payoff, lien, or tax account is part of the situation, tell us what you know. You do not need to have every answer before the first conversation.
From first conversation to settlement
The Dallas sale, step by step
Step 1: Tell us what you know about the house
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Dallas, Texas. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. The City of Dallas place boundary intersects Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall Counties; Dallas city is not the same boundary as Dallas County. Start with the property address and what you know about its condition, who lives there, access, and timing. You can begin the conversation before every property question is settled.
Step 2: Talk through the property and your choices
We discuss the house as it stands, including repairs, occupancy, access, ownership, and timing. We can talk through a direct sale, listing, repairs, waiting, or another option while there are still details to check.
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 property-specific conditions before you decide whether to proceed.
Step 4: Work through title, signing authority, and payoffs
The title company checks the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, tax items, and the documents needed for settlement. A payoff is the amount needed to satisfy a mortgage or other obligation. Keep any current statements, notices, or estate papers available so the title company can check what applies to this house.
Step 5: Review the settlement sheet and close
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. 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. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Dallas calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Dallas and county records
Confirm the county before choosing an office
The City of Dallas place boundary intersects Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall Counties; the City of Dallas is not coterminous with Dallas County. That boundary does not identify the county for an individual address. Confirm the parcel’s actual county before using a county recording or tax office. A County Clerk recording page is for deed and land-record questions; it does not determine a property’s tax balance or who can sign for it. Census TIGERweb Dallas place geometry ↗
For broad price context, Zillow’s typical home value is $305,765 (As of August 2026; Zillow typical home value for Dallas, TX). It is market context, not an appraisal or a price for your house or cash offer.
Texas closing facts
Review the settlement sheet and deed costs
Texas has no state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax on a sale that conveys full ownership of real property. The deed still needs to be signed before a notary and recorded with the County Clerk. Recording fees are charged by the page, not the sale price; the fee can be higher if the deed leaves out the buyer’s mailing address. The title company or the Clerk can confirm the current recording requirements and fee for the property’s county.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
When the process gets 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.
The next question
Dallas seller situations and planning tools
Choose the page that matches what is happening with the house. For another way to compare possible proceeds, use the Dallas home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
Dallas process questions
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 begin the conversation while other details are still being checked.
Do you buy houses as-is in Dallas?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What are the Cash Offer and EZ Sale choices?
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.
Which county handles a Dallas property record?
The City of Dallas place boundary intersects Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, and Rockwall Counties; it is not the same boundary as Dallas County. Confirm the parcel’s actual county from its address before choosing a county office.
Does Texas charge a real-estate transfer tax when I sell?
Texas has no state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax on a sale that conveys full ownership of real property. The deed still needs to be signed before a notary and recorded with the county clerk. Recording fees are charged by the page, not by the sale price, and the fee can be higher 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 your share of current property taxes are separate.
What will I see on the settlement sheet?
It 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.
Ready to talk through your Dallas house?
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. Start with the property address and what you know; questions before every detail is settled are welcome.