Three steps, and you can stop at any of them.
Fill in the short form or call . It takes about two minutes.
We call you within the next business day to learn about the property. A written offer can happen as early as 24 to 48 hours after that, and we walk you through how we reached it.
If the offer works for you, choose the closing date. The sale closes at a local title company, or with a closing attorney in Georgia, the same as any other home sale.
Every sale has a story behind it. These are the ones we hear most, and each has a clear way forward.
Looking after a family home from a distance is a lot to carry. Sell it as it sits, contents and all, on a timeline the whole family is comfortable with.
A private sale with one clear number and one closing date gives you both something solid to plan the next chapter around.
A sale can clear the mortgage, property taxes and HOA balance at closing and give you a fresh start. The sooner we talk, the more choices you have.
Sell the rental with tenants in place or empty. No turnover and no make-ready repairs, and you get your evenings back.
A listing isn't the right fit for every house or every owner. These are the kinds of situations we buy in. If yours isn't here, ask. We'll tell you straight away whether we can help.
Something else going on? Call or send us the address.
Both are good ways to sell. Which one fits depends on what matters most to you.
| What you're comparing | Selling to Russ Buys Houses | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price | Below full market value. You trade some price for speed and certainty. | Usually the highest price, if the home shows well and you have time. |
| Repairs and cleaning | None. We buy the house as it sits. | Often needed before listing, or asked for after an inspection. |
| Showings | One short visit or a video walkthrough. | Photos, showings and open houses. |
| Commissions | None. | Agent commission, taken from the sale price. |
| Timeline | You choose the closing date. | Depends on the market and on the buyer's loan, appraisal and inspection. |
| Privacy | No sign in the yard and no public listing. | Listed publicly, with photos online. |
If your home is updated and you can wait for the right buyer, listing will likely put more money in your pocket. We're the better fit when a simple, certain, private sale matters more to you than the last few dollars.
There's no secret formula. We start with what your home would sell for once it's fully fixed up, then subtract what it costs to get it there. We'll go through each number with you on the phone.
Four states, with a focus on the metro areas below. Somewhere else in one of these states? Call and we'll tell you right away whether we can help.
Phoenix, Mesa, Glendale, Chandler and the rest of the Valley, plus Tucson.
Tampa Bay, Orlando and Jacksonville, and the communities around them.
Atlanta and the surrounding metro counties.
Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth and San Antonio.
You tell us about the house through the form or by phone. We call you within the next business day and ask a few questions. A written offer can happen as early as 24 to 48 hours after that call. If you accept, you choose the closing date and the sale closes at a title company or closing attorney's office in your state.
We need to see its condition before the offer is final. That's one short visit, or a video walkthrough you do on your phone.
You pick the date. The earliest possible date depends on how quickly the title work clears, which is usually a matter of weeks. If you need longer to arrange your move, we can set a later date.
No. Asking for an offer is free and commits you to nothing. Take your time, compare it with other options, and say no if it isn't right.
Yes, and we encourage it. Bring a family member, a friend or your attorney into any conversation, and have anyone you trust read the agreement before you sign.
Government photo ID and your latest mortgage statement cover most sales. The title company gathers the rest. For an estate they'll also need the probate paperwork, and for a condo or HOA home, the association's details.
We both sign a purchase agreement. A title company or closing attorney then checks the title, orders the payoff figures for any mortgage or liens, and sets the closing for the date you chose.
At closing. The title company or closing attorney pays you directly, by wire transfer or check, after paying off anything owed on the house.
We look at what similar homes nearby have sold for once fully updated, then subtract the repairs the house needs, the costs of holding and reselling it, and our margin. We walk you through each number.
In most cases, yes. A well-presented home listed with an agent will usually sell for more. What you get from us in exchange is no repairs, no showings, no commissions and a closing date you choose.
Yes. If you think we've missed something about the house or the neighborhood, tell us. We'll show you our numbers and look again.
If your home is in good shape and you have a few months to wait for the right buyer, listing will likely leave you with more money. We'll tell you if we think that's your better route.
No. We're not agents, so there is no commission, and we don't charge fees of any kind.
Your offer spells out in writing exactly who pays which closing costs, so you know your final figure before you sign anything.
The title company pays them out of the sale proceeds at closing, including overdue property taxes, HOA balances and most liens. Whatever is left is yours.
No. We buy the house as it sits.
That's fine. Foundation, roof, plumbing, wiring, fire, flood or hurricane damage, code violations and unpermitted work all go into the numbers. You don't need to fix anything first.
Yes. Take what matters to you and leave the rest. Let us know roughly what's staying so we can plan for it.
Often, yes, as long as the sale closes and pays off the lender before the foreclosure sale date. How much time you have depends on your state, and in some states it can be a matter of weeks. Call us and speak with an attorney or a housing counselor as early as you can.
Yes. An existing lease normally stays in place and the new owner becomes the landlord, so you don't have to ask anyone to move.
We can agree on the sale while the estate is being settled, with closing set for after the court gives the executor authority to sell. You don't need to travel. The title company can send a notary to you or arrange a remote signing.
Everyone on title signs. In some states a spouse who isn't on title has to sign as well. The title company or closing attorney will confirm exactly who is needed.
Condos and townhomes, yes. Mobile homes and vacant land, sometimes. Tell us about the property and we'll let you know quickly either way.
No. is not a brokerage. We don't list your home or represent you in a sale. We are the buyer, which is why there's no commission. We encourage you to have your own attorney review any agreement before you sign.
We sign the purchase agreement with you. From there we either complete the purchase ourselves or assign the agreement to one of our investor partners, who completes it on exactly the same terms. We tell you this in writing before you sign, and the price and closing date in your agreement don't change.
If we keep the house, we earn our margin after renovating and reselling it. If we assign the agreement, the investor who completes the purchase pays us a fee. Neither comes out of the price in your agreement.
Your sale closes through a licensed, independent title company or closing attorney. They hold the money, check the title and pay you directly. You never pay us anything, at any point.
Tell us about the house, or call and talk it through. There's no cost and no obligation.
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