Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your Portland House for Cash
Here are straight answers to the questions Portland-area homeowners ask us most. If yours is not here, call us at 971-940-4528 or send us a message.
How does selling my house to York Home Buyers work?
You call us at 971-940-4528 or fill out the short form. We ask a few questions, take a quick look at the house, and give you a written cash offer. If you accept, a licensed local title company handles the closing on the date you choose. If you do not like the offer, you owe us nothing. See how our process works for the details.
Do I need to make repairs or clean the house first?
No. We buy houses as-is, including houses with fire or water damage, failed systems or years of deferred maintenance. You can take what you want and leave the rest behind.
Are there any fees or commissions?
There are no agent commissions and no fees charged by us. Your written offer spells out exactly what you will receive and who pays which closing costs, so there are no surprises at the title company.
How fast can you close?
Many sales close in about one to three weeks, mostly depending on how quickly the title company can clear title. If you need more time to move, we can schedule the closing later. You choose the date.
How do you decide on your offer?
We start with what the house would likely sell for after it is fully repaired, based on recent sales nearby. Then we subtract the cost of repairs, the costs of holding and reselling the property, and a reasonable margin for our risk. We are happy to walk you through the numbers. Our post on selling a house fast in Portland compares a cash sale with listing.
Will you buy my house yourselves, or could another investor end up buying it?
Depending on the house, we either buy it ourselves or assign our purchase contract to another local investor. If an assignment is possible, we tell you in writing before you sign anything, as Oregon law requires, and you have three business days after receiving that disclosure to cancel without penalty. Either way, the price and terms you agreed to do not change.
What if I am behind on payments or facing foreclosure?
Call us as early as you can. A quick sale before the auction can protect your credit and whatever equity you have. We also encourage you to talk with a HUD-approved housing counselor about every option. Learn more on our stop foreclosure page.
Can you buy an inherited house that is still in probate?
Yes. We can make an offer now and close once the personal representative has authority to sell. We work alongside your probate attorney. See selling an inherited house in Portland.
Can I sell a rental that still has tenants in it?
Yes. We buy occupied rentals, and the tenants can usually stay in place through the sale. See selling a rental with tenants.
What areas do you buy in?
We buy houses across the Portland metro, including Fairview, Gresham, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Happy Valley and Vancouver, WA.
Am I obligated to accept your offer?
Never. Our offers are free and come with no obligation. Take your time, compare it to listing with an agent, and ask us anything.
Listing vs. Selling to Us at a Glance
| Listing With an Agent | Selling to York Home Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | Usually a percentage of the sale price, paid by you | None |
| Repairs and cleaning | Often expected before listing or after inspection | None, we buy as-is |
| Showings | Open houses and showings | One quick walk-through |
| Buyer financing risk | Loan or appraisal can fall through | No buyer loan to wait on |
| Closing date | Set around the buyer’s lender | You choose |
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Q: How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
A: Great question, and we’re an open book. Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the value of comparable houses sold in the area recently. Taking the many pieces of information into consideration, we come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you, too.
Q: Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
A: This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your house: there are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house directly to us compared to listing fees, where up to 6% comes out of your pocket. We’ll make you an offer and, if it’s a fit, then we’ll buy your house with no hassles and no fees. We’ll often pay for the closing costs, too! We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house and sell it for a profit. We’re taking the risks here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not. Once we buy the house from you, the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments, as well as cash in your hand.
Q: Is there any obligation when I submit my information?
A: There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us. We’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
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