Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your House

No. Contacting us or submitting your property information does not obligate you to sell, accept an offer, or sign an agreement. It simply gives us a chance to learn about the property, answer your questions, and see what options may be available.

You should only move forward if the timing, terms, and selling option make sense for you.

If the property appears to be a potential fit and we have enough information, we may be able to present a cash offer during the first phone call. When additional research is needed, we can typically provide an answer within 1 to 2 business days. Not every property will qualify for a direct cash offer.

We review many types of properties, including single-family houses, townhomes, some condos, rentals, inherited homes, probate properties, vacant houses, fixer-uppers, and some vacant lots or small multifamily properties.

Whether we can help depends on the property, location, condition, ownership situation, and the numbers involved.

Usually not for a direct cash purchase. We can often buy properties as-is without requiring the repairs or updates typically expected for a traditional listing.

You may also be able to leave unwanted furniture, household items, or other belongings behind. Please tell us in advance what you plan to remove and what you want to leave. Large items or a substantial amount of debris can affect the renovation and cleanout budget used to evaluate the property, so we need to account for that when reviewing the numbers.

Items attached to the house—such as built-in appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and other fixtures—generally stay with the property unless the purchase agreement says otherwise.

Possibly. We review tenant-occupied properties and will ask about the lease, rent, security deposit, and any agreements already in place. What happens with the tenants depends on the lease, the property, and the selling option being used.

It is reasonable to look into any company before signing. Check its public reviews, business history, contact information, and whether the offer and agreement are clearly explained in writing.

Be cautious of anyone who asks you to send money upfront, pressures you to sign before you understand the terms, or makes promises that seem unrealistic. A reputable buyer should be willing to answer your questions and explain what happens next.

We consider the property’s location, size, current condition, comparable sales, local demand, and what it could realistically sell for on the open market.

A direct cash offer is different from a potential retail sale price. It must also account for repairs or updates when needed, holding and resale costs, market risk, and the margin required to make the purchase viable. Those factors still apply when a property needs little work or may be kept as a rental. That is why a cash offer is not simply a possible market price minus agent commissions.

We focus on off-market properties that are not currently listed or under an active agreement with a real estate agent. A listed property is already being marketed to retail buyers, and its asking price and listing history are visible to buyers and investors.

An active listing can also involve commission obligations and other terms under the seller’s agreement with the agent. Because a direct cash purchase is evaluated differently from a traditional retail listing, we are unable to review the property while that agreement remains active.

Our cash offer may not always be the highest number you receive. Our goal is to give you a realistic number with a strong chance of actually closing at the agreed price, rather than get your hopes up with an unusually high offer that may not hold.

We base our initial numbers on the information available and the property details provided. If the property review reveals a major discrepancy that materially affects the value, we explain what changed and why. What we try to avoid is using a high initial offer simply to get a property under contract and planning to renegotiate it later.

When comparing offers, look beyond the price and consider the inspection or cancellation terms, closing timeline, possible price changes, and how confident you are that the buyer can actually perform.

With our standard cash-purchase option, we do not charge the seller a real estate agent commission or a separate service fee deducted from our offer. We also commonly cover the standard closing costs we agree to pay as part of the purchase.

You may still have amounts tied to the property, such as a mortgage payoff, unpaid taxes, liens, judgments, HOA balances, or certain probate-related costs. Those are not fees charged by TX Cash Home Buyers and may be deducted from the sale proceeds by the title company.

An agent usually lists the property on the open market, markets it to retail buyers, coordinates showings, and earns a commission if it sells. That route may produce a higher sale price, especially when the home is market-ready and the seller has time to wait.

A direct cash sale is usually focused more on convenience, an as-is sale, and a simpler timeline. Neither option is automatically better; it depends on what matters most to you.

Yes. Our offers are generally valid for 48 hours because they are based on the property information, market conditions, and our buying capacity at that time.

If an offer expires, we may be able to review the property again, but the price and availability are not guaranteed to remain the same.

We usually start with the property address, condition, known repairs, occupancy, your preferred timeline, and any mortgage, lien, probate, or ownership issues you already know about. You do not need to have every answer before contacting us.

We send you a written purchase agreement that puts the price, property, closing date, and other important terms in writing. Agreements are generally sent through RightSignature so you can review and sign from a phone, tablet, or computer.

Once everyone who needs to sign has completed it, we send the agreement to the title company. They open the file, review ownership and title, and begin preparing for closing while our team coordinates any needed property access and updates with you.

We usually begin by evaluating the property through public records, online information, comparable sales, and the details you provide. The written agreement confirms the price and important terms before either side spends additional time coordinating access and the next steps.

After the agreement is signed, we may verify the property details through photos, a walkthrough, or other appropriate access. If the property substantially matches the information used to prepare the offer, the goal is to keep the agreed price in place. A price review should only be needed if we discover a major discrepancy that materially affects the property’s value.

Sometimes. We can often begin with the information you provide, public records, and online research. Depending on the property and stage of the transaction, we may later need photos, a walkthrough, or access for contractors, inspectors, appraisers, lenders, or buying partners.

We try to coordinate visits efficiently, give reasonable notice, and keep disruption to a minimum.

If the property matches the information used to prepare the offer, the goal is to keep the agreed price in place. If a visit uncovers a major condition issue or other important information we did not know about, the numbers may need to be reviewed again.

Any proposed change would be explained and documented in writing.

Yes. Depending on the property and transaction, TX Cash Home Buyers may purchase the property directly or assign its rights under the purchase agreement to another qualified buyer or investor.

After a property is under contract, it is normal for our team to coordinate photos, contractors, property visits, and members of our investment network as part of the evaluation and closing process. If another buyer ultimately purchases the property, the process generally feels the same on your end. Our team remains your main point of contact, communicates with the title company, and helps coordinate the transaction through closing.

The final buyer’s name may appear on some closing documents, but the agreed terms remain subject to the purchase agreement.

This is different from our Market Max option, where the strategy of finding an end buyer is explained from the beginning as part of that selling option.

Many cash sales can close within about 30 days. When title is clear and the needed documents and payoff information are ready, a faster closing may sometimes be possible.

The actual timing can depend on the title search, mortgage payoffs, probate or lien issues, required documents, and when everyone is available to sign.

Sometimes. A short period to stay in the home after closing may be possible, but it has to be agreed to ahead of time and put in writing. The move-out date and any other terms will be explained before closing.

The title company coordinates the final paperwork and signing. You will usually need a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID, and the title company will let you know if any other documents are required for your situation.

Everyone who is required to sign will need to complete the appropriate documents. Signing may take place at the title office, with a mobile notary, or through another method approved by the title company. After the documents and buyer’s funds are complete, the title company finishes the transaction and transfers ownership.

Often, yes. You do not have to own the property free and clear. The title company will request an official payoff from your lender and use the sale proceeds to pay the mortgage at closing.

If you are behind on payments, the payoff may include past-due amounts, interest, or fees. If a foreclosure sale or another deadline is already scheduled, tell us as early as possible because timing becomes especially important.

We generally tell sellers to allow about 1 to 3 business days after closing for their proceeds to be available. Before funds can be released, the title company has to make sure the required documents are complete, the buyer’s funds have been received, and the transaction is ready to be disbursed.

Timing can vary based on bank and wire cutoff times and how the closing is completed. If you sign with a mobile notary or outside the title office, the documents may need to be returned and reviewed first. Sellers can typically receive their proceeds by wire or check, depending on the title company’s procedures and the method selected.

That does not automatically mean you cannot sell. Many title issues can be worked through, although they may require extra documents, signatures, payoff information, probate work, or additional time.

Tell us what you already know as early as possible. The title company can research the property and identify what needs to be completed before closing.