Kennewick, WA · Benton County · How it works
How Selling Your Kennewick House to Us Works
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Kennewick, WA and Benton County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what you know about the house; you do not need every property question settled to start the conversation.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk it through. We answer 24/7.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
From the first conversation to settlement
The sale, step by step
Tell us what you know about the house
Start with the Kennewick address, the house's condition, who occupies it, access, and the timing you are considering. If an estate, payoff, lien, tax balance, tenant, or deadline is part of the situation, share what you know. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Talk through the property and your choices
We ask practical questions about repairs, occupancy, access, ownership, and timing. We look at the house as it sits. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We explain the choices that fit the house, including our Cash Offer and EZ Sale, listing, or another path.
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. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and property-specific conditions before you decide whether to proceed.
Work through title, authority, and payoffs
If you choose to proceed, the title company checks the deed, ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and documents needed for closing. A payoff is the amount needed to satisfy a mortgage or another obligation. Bring statements, notices, or estate papers you have so the right questions can be identified; you can start before every document is in hand.
Review the settlement sheet
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.
Choose, sign, and close
You decide whether to proceed. If you do, the title company handles the closing and confirms the final numbers. 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 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. |
Useful local details
City and county property records are separate
The City of Kennewick offers city zoning and parcel-map tools. Benton County Assessor provides county parcel-map and property-search services. Use the record system that fits your question; without the property address, this page cannot determine city limits, zoning, tax district, or parcel details.
Closing numbers
Review the settlement sheet and Washington REET
The settlement sheet lays out the sale price, mortgage payoff, 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.
Washington's real estate excise tax (REET) is generally paid by the seller; if the seller does not pay, the buyer is responsible. The state and local portions depend on the taxable sale and property's location, so the title or settlement agent confirms the current rate, any exemption, and the amount for the transaction. Read Washington Department of Revenue REET information ↗.
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; Those balances or allocations are separate from the closing costs we pay.
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.
Questions and next steps
Find the guidance for your situation
- Inherited property and estate questions →
- Foreclosure notices and timing →
- Tenant-occupied houses →
- Code notices and repairs →
- Fire-damaged houses →
- Property liens and back taxes →
To compare possible net proceeds using your own assumptions, open the Kennewick home-sale net-proceeds calculator →
Questions about selling your Kennewick house
Can I contact you before every property question is settled?
Yes. Call 888-274-5006 or use the form with the Kennewick address and what you know so far. You can tell us which details about condition, occupancy, access, ownership, or timing are still unknown.
Do I need to repair or clean the house before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
How do the Cash Offer and EZ Sale choices differ?
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.
Who confirms Washington real estate excise tax and the closing figures?
Washington real estate excise tax (REET) has state and local components, and the amount depends on the taxable sale and property location. The title or settlement agent confirms the applicable amount and final figures. 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.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to start with what you know. We answer 24/7.