Lewiston, ME · Androscoggin County · How the sale works
How Selling Your Lewiston House to Us Works
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lewiston and Androscoggin County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Tell us what you know about the house, who lives there, and when you are thinking about selling. Open questions about a payoff, lien, tax bill, or estate can be part of the first conversation.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to request a cash offer.
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. We can sort out open questions as we talk.
From first conversation to settlement
The Lewiston sale, step by step
1. Tell us what you know
Call or use the form with the property address, condition, occupancy, and timing. You do not need every answer before the first conversation; start with the facts you have.
2. Talk through the house and review it as-is
We ask about the property and the situation around it. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
3. Read the written offer and terms
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, and costs. Ask questions, compare your choices, and decide whether to proceed before signing.
4. Work through title and payoff details
If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and the documents needed for closing. You can bring statements, notices, and estate papers you have; an unanswered question can be identified for follow-up.
5. Review the settlement sheet and close
A settlement sheet shows how the 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. The title company confirms the final numbers. If you decide to go ahead, the closing takes place through the title company.
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
Compare the written choices with listing or another option. The direct Cash Offer and partner-based EZ Sale have different terms; the table lays out what to compare.
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 Lewiston calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Lewiston and Androscoggin County details
Find the local record or tax account
The Androscoggin County Registry of Deeds is a starting point for recorded deeds and other property documents. The City of Lewiston Assessor handles valuation records, and the city Treasury Division is a place to ask about a Lewiston tax account. The title company checks which records and payoff figures apply to the sale.
You can start the conversation while a record, payoff, or estate question is still open. Share the notice or statement you have so the title and settlement questions can be identified.
Closing numbers in Maine
Read the real estate transfer-tax line
Maine's real estate transfer tax is $2.20 for each $500 of deed value, or fraction of $500. State law splits it equally between the seller and buyer. On a $100,000 sale, that is $440 total, or $220 for each side. Since November 1, 2025, value above $1 million carries an additional $3.80 per $500; most homes are not affected. Some transfers are exempt, but exemptions have conditions, and an ordinary sale to a buyer usually does not qualify. The county Registry of Deeds calculates and collects the tax when the deed is recorded.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate settlement items. Ask the title company to explain the final figures for this property.
When a sale 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.
Questions and next steps
Keep the next question local
Compare estimated net proceeds with the Lewiston home-sale net-proceeds calculator. These pages cover situations that can affect the steps or paperwork:
Questions about selling a Lewiston house
Can I start before I know every detail about the property?
Yes. Start with the Lewiston address and what you know about condition, occupancy, ownership, and timing. Mortgage, lien, tax, or estate questions can still be open while the title and payoff details are checked.
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.
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 pays Maine real estate transfer tax when I sell to you?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate settlement items. The title company confirms the final figures for the property.
How will I know what the settlement numbers mean?
A settlement sheet lays out how the 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.
What happens if something gets in the way of closing?
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 are welcome
Ready to talk through your Lewiston house?
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property details. Start with what you know; open questions can be part of the conversation.
We'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.