1. Start with the house and your priorities
Call or email Colt and Carolyne with the property address, its current condition, whether anyone lives there, and the timing you have in mind. We start with Dallas and Fort Worth; for a nearby property, ask us to confirm whether the location fits. You do not need to clean out, remodel, or repair the house before this conversation.
Share what you know about repairs, ownership, existing loans, or other matters that could affect a sale. Keep bank records, identity documents, and tenant information out of an initial inquiry. If someone else owns the property or shares ownership, clarify who can authorize access and make decisions.
2. Review condition, access, and the numbers
A street address alone does not produce a firm offer. Property condition, nearby comparable sales, anticipated repairs, occupancy, and the proposed transaction all matter. Existing inspections and contractor estimates can help, but access and further review may still be needed.
An investor generally accounts for repairs, holding costs, resale expenses, risk, and profit. That can produce an offer below what a retail buyer might pay. Compare it with a realistic agent listing, including an as-is listing, before deciding. Our cash-offer versus listing guide walks through an example where listing leaves the seller more money.
3. Understand the written offer and who will close
Review the price alongside the inspection period, cancellation rights, earnest money, closing costs, possession, and any conditions on the purchase. Ask how the buyer expects to fund the transaction and what evidence of readiness is available. A cash offer is not by itself a guarantee that a sale will close.
If an assignment is proposed, ask which contractual rights transfer, who is expected to complete the purchase, and what happens if that investor does not perform. An assignment does not mean we already own your house. Have any terms you do not understand explained before signing.
4. Compare your options before committing
You may decide to accept an offer, seek another offer, list with an agent, or wait. Starting a conversation does not commit you to selling. A signed contract creates obligations, so distinguish an initial discussion from an agreement to sell.
For a house needing work, compare the money required upfront with the likely change in proceeds. Our repair-versus-sale worksheet helps you compare preparing the property, listing it as-is, and considering a cash sale.
5. Work through title and closing
If you sign an agreement, the parties work toward the written closing date with a title company. Ownership questions, payoffs, liens, access, buyer funding, and contract conditions can affect that date. There is no guaranteed closing time on this site.
Before closing, review the settlement figures, costs allocated to you, loan and lien payoffs, and the agreement for keys, possessions, and occupancy. Verify any wire instructions directly with the title company using a trusted phone number. Do not rely on a last-minute email changing payment details.
Bring these questions to the conversation
- Who is the buyer, and may the agreement be assigned?
- What could change the price or allow cancellation?
- Which costs and repair or cleanout obligations would I keep?
- What evidence supports the buyer’s ability to close?
- What must happen before the closing date?
- What happens to occupants and belongings after the sale?
Start with your situation.
Tell us about the house and the timing you have in mind. There is no obligation to accept an offer.
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