Pittsburgh, PA · How the process works
We buy houses as-is in the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
How Selling Your Pittsburgh House to Us Works
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Start with what you know about the house. You can call before every property question is settled, then review the written terms before you decide whether to proceed.
Questions about the process? 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.
Tell us about the Pittsburgh property and the situation around it.
From first conversation to settlement
The Pittsburgh sale process, step by step
Step 1: Tell us about the house
Call or use the form to share the address, condition, occupancy, access, and timing you have in mind. Mention an estate, mortgage payoff, lien, tax account, tenant, code notice, or sale deadline if it is part of the situation. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Step 2: Talk through the property
We ask about the house as it stands, including repairs, access, who lives there, and timing. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Step 3: Read the written offer and terms
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and any property-specific conditions before deciding whether to proceed.
Step 4: Review title, signing authority, and payoffs
If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the deed and ownership, who needs to sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and the documents needed for closing. Keep current statements, notices, and estate papers available so the title company can work through the questions that apply to the property.
Step 5: 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.
Step 6: Sign and close if the terms work for you
If you decide to move ahead, follow the title company's instructions for signing and receiving the funds shown on the settlement sheet. 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 Pittsburgh calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Local records and jurisdiction
Check the parcel, not just the mailing address
The City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County are different jurisdictions, and the metropolitan area is a different geography again. A Pittsburgh mailing address alone does not establish the municipality, school district, or the county for an estate matter. Check the parcel record for the municipality and school district before relying on local rules or transfer-tax rates.
If an estate, lien, payoff, tenant, or code notice affects the sale, tell us what you know at the start. Use the situation pages below to find the next questions to raise during the property and title review.
Closing numbers
What the settlement sheet shows
The settlement sheet lists the sale price, mortgage and other payoffs, liens, taxes, other costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. Compare those lines with the written terms and ask the title company about anything you do not recognize.
Pennsylvania's state realty transfer-tax portion is 1% on taxable transfers, with local taxes added where they apply. For taxable property in Pittsburgh School District within Pittsburgh city limits, Allegheny County lists a 5% total: 3% city, 1% school, and 1% state. Its separate Pittsburgh/Baldwin-Whitehall row lists a 4.5% total: 3% city, 0.5% school, and 1% state. These are separate district entries, so confirm the parcel's municipality and school district.
When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax.
The county rates apply to taxable transfers; exemptions and payer allocation depend on the transaction. The title company confirms the figures for the parcel and closing. Read the Allegheny County local tax rates ↗ and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue transfer-tax guidance ↗.
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.
Questions and next steps
Pittsburgh seller pages and planning tools
Choose the page that matches your next question. You can also call us at 888-274-5006.
Questions about selling a Pittsburgh house
Can I contact you before every property detail is settled?
Yes. Start with the address and what you know about the condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You can tell us that estate, payoff, lien, tax, or other title questions are still open.
How are the Cash Offer and EZ Sale different?
The comparison above shows who buys, the program timing, and the price distinction. Cash Offer is the direct purchase with the lower price; EZ Sale goes to a partner and is often the higher-price option. Both have no repairs, commissions, or closing costs under their program terms. Compare the written terms for the property before deciding.
Which transfer-tax rate applies to a Pittsburgh property?
Allegheny County lists different totals for property in Pittsburgh School District within Pittsburgh city limits and for its separate Pittsburgh/Baldwin-Whitehall row. Check the parcel municipality and school district; the title company confirms the taxable amount and transaction details.
Does a Pittsburgh mailing address confirm the city and school district?
No. A Pittsburgh mailing address alone does not establish municipality or school district. Check the parcel record for those details before relying on local rules or a transfer-tax rate.
What does the settlement sheet tell me?
It itemizes the sale price, payoffs, liens, taxes, other costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. Ask about any line you do not recognize; the title company confirms the final numbers.
Start with what you know about the house
Share the address, condition, occupancy, access, and timing. If an estate, payoff, lien, tax account, or notice is part of the situation, tell us what information you have.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the Pittsburgh property and the situation around it.