Town of Farmington
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Farmington, ME · Franklin County › How the sale works
How Selling Your Farmington House to Us Works
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in the Town of Farmington and Franklin County, Maine. We talk through the house and your sale choices, then give you written terms to review before you decide.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006.
Tell us about the houseWe give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the Farmington address and what you know about the property.
From first conversation to settlement
The Farmington sale, step by step
Tell us what you know about the house
Start with the Farmington address, the condition, who is there, access, and the timing you have in mind. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled. If an estate, tenant, payoff, lien, or notice is part of the situation, tell us what you know so far.
Talk through the property as it is
We ask about the house's condition, repairs, occupancy, access, and what you want the sale to address. We buy houses as-is in the Town of Farmington and Franklin County, Maine. 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. We give you the written offer and terms before you commit. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and property-specific conditions before you decide whether to proceed, compare another path, or stop before signing.
Work through title, signing authority, and payoffs
If you choose to proceed, the sale closes through a title company. It checks the deed, ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, and tax items. We work through the open property questions with the title company as the sale moves toward closing.
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 | 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 would keep after costs with the Farmington calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Local offices
Farmington Town and Franklin County handle different records
For a property in the Town of Farmington, the Town handles municipal assessment and code or planning questions. Franklin County handles probate matters and records deeds. When you sell, the title company checks the deed and who can sign, and we work through the records needed for the sale with it.
Franklin County
- Franklin County Probate Court ↗ for probate matters.
- Franklin County Registry of Deeds ↗ for recorded deeds.
Before the signatures
Review the settlement figures and Maine transfer tax
The settlement sheet shows the sale price, payoffs, liens, taxes, costs, and the 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.
Maine's real estate transfer tax is $2.20 for each $500 of value or fraction of $500, split evenly between seller and buyer by law. Since November 1, 2025, the part of the value above $1,000,000 carries an additional $3.80 per $500.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate from the closing costs we pay.
Maine Revenue Services: real estate transfer tax ↗ · Maine law on transfer-tax rate and liability ↗
When something 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.
Read feedback from other sellers: Read our Google reviews ↗.
Questions about selling your Farmington house
Can I contact you before every property question is settled?
Yes. Start with the Farmington address and what you know about the condition, occupancy, access, and timing. Tell us which details are still unknown, and we can talk through the open questions.
Do I need to repair or clean out the house first?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What happens before I decide whether to sell?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. We give you the written offer and terms before you commit. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and property-specific conditions before deciding.
Which offices handle Farmington and Franklin County property questions?
The Town of Farmington handles municipal assessment and code or planning questions. Franklin County has the Probate Court and Registry of Deeds. For a sale, the title company checks the deed, ownership, and who can sign.
How is Maine real estate transfer tax calculated?
Maine's real estate transfer tax is $2.20 for each $500 of value or fraction of $500, split evenly between seller and buyer by law. Since November 1, 2025, the part of the value above $1,000,000 carries an additional $3.80 per $500. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate from the closing costs we pay.
Pages and tools for your next question
Explore the situation page that matches your house, or compare possible sale proceeds with your own numbers in the Farmington calculator.
Open the Farmington home-sale net-proceeds calculator →
Ready to talk? Call 888-274-5006 or use the property form above. You can begin with what you know.