Kenton, OH · Hardin County · How the process works
How Selling Your Kenton House to Us Works
Tell us about the house
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Kenton and Hardin County, Ohio. 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; you can talk with us before every property question is settled.
Want to talk through a question? Call 888-274-5006.
Request a Kenton cash offerWe'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 the first conversation to settlement
The sale, step by step
Step 1: Tell us what you know about the house
Start with the Kenton address, condition, who lives there, access, and the timing you are considering. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled. If an estate, tenant, payoff, lien, tax notice, or deadline is part of the situation, share what you know so far.
Step 2: Talk through the property and your choices
We ask about the house as it stands, including condition, repairs, occupancy, access, ownership, and timing. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Step 3: 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 deciding whether to proceed.
Step 4: Let the title company check ownership and payoffs
The title company checks the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and documents needed for closing. A payoff is the amount needed to satisfy a mortgage or other obligation; a lien is a recorded claim for money. Share any statements, notices, or estate papers you have so the right questions can be identified.
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.
Two ways to sell
Compare Cash Offer and EZ Sale
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 Kenton calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Kenton and Hardin County details
Use the county office that handles the question
The City’s community history describes Kenton as the Hardin County seat and the courthouse square as a historic downtown landmark. City of Kenton community history ↗
The Hardin County Auditor handles county real-estate assessment and property-information questions. The office is at One Courthouse Square, Suite 250, Kenton, OH 43326; call 419-674-2239. Hardin County Auditor — Real Estate ↗
Before settlement
Review the settlement figures and Ohio conveyance fee
The settlement sheet lays out the sale price, mortgage 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.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate settlement items.
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a house sells: state law requires $1 per $1,000 of the price, and a county may add up to $3 per $1,000 (Ohio Rev. Code §§319.54 and 322.02). For conveyance-fee questions, contact the Hardin County Auditor ↗; the Recorder handles deed recording, not the conveyance fee. The seller pays the Ohio conveyance fee under state law. When you sell to us, we pay it.
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 contact
Find the next step for your Kenton house
Call 888-274-5006 or start with the address and what you know. Questions before every property detail is settled are welcome.
- Inherited property and estate questions →
- Foreclosure and deadline questions →
- Selling during a divorce →
- Tenant-occupied property →
- Code notices and repairs →
- Fire-damaged houses →
- Property liens and back taxes →
- Kenton seller questions →
- Hardin County seller resources →
Kenton Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
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Kenton sale-process questions
Can I start before every property question is settled?
Yes. Start with the Kenton address and what you know about condition, access, occupancy, and timing. Unknown details about an estate, payoff, lien, or deadline can be sorted out as the conversation continues.
Do you buy houses as-is in Kenton and Hardin County?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Kenton and Hardin County, Ohio. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What will I see before deciding whether to sell?
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 written terms before you decide whether to proceed.
What is Ohio’s conveyance fee, and who pays it?
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a house sells. State law requires $1 per $1,000 of the price, and a county can add up to $3 per $1,000 (Ohio Rev. Code §§319.54 and 322.02). The seller pays the Ohio conveyance fee under state law. When you sell to us, we pay it.