12 Companies That Buy Homes for Cash

We Buy Houses is one of the most recognizable brands in the cash homebuyer space. It operates as a national network of independently owned real estate investor partners. The company has been in business for almost 30 years and buys homes in any condition, including those with structural issues or in need of major repairs.

What makes them stand out: We Buy Houses is known for local expertise. Each location is run by an investor who understands their regional market, and sellers often deal directly with the buyer.

Where they operate: Offices can be found in more than 200 markets in over 30 states.

Simple Sale is a modern cash home-buying platform powered by HomeLight that connects sellers with a network of trusted, pre-vetted investors and buyers. After answering a few questions about your home, you’ll receive a no-obligation, all-cash offer in 24 hours, and can close in as few as 7 days. Simple Sale provides offers on homes in almost any condition, so you can skip repairs, showings, and agent commissions.

What makes them stand out: Simple Sale generates offers from one of the largest networks of cash buyers in the country, but you’ll get a valuable additional benefit. Unlike most cash-offer services, you will also receive an expert estimate of what a top-rate real estate agent might get for your home. You can compare both options in one place.

Where they operate: Nationwide, with coverage across most U.S. markets.

HomeVestors, known for its We Buy Ugly Houses® branding, is a national franchise network of real estate investors. Founded in Dallas in 1996, the company specializes in buying properties “as is,” including those with significant structural or aesthetic issues. The company presents its business model as: “Rooted in responsible business practices and high ethical standards.”

What makes them stand out: HomeVestors’ We Buy Ugly Houses® brand is highly recognized by its bright yellow signs and its mascot, a friendly caveman named Ug. Founder Ken D’Angelo created a network of buyers specifically to help homeowners sell their unwanted, worn-down, and hard-to-sell properties.

Where they operate: Over 1,100 franchisees across 47 states and the District of Columbia.

Express Homebuyers is a real estate investment company that has been purchasing homes for cash since 2003. They specialize in buying homes “as is.” The company’s CEO and co-founder, Brad Chandler, promotes the principle that every homeowner deserves respect, understanding, and a fair, timely offer when it comes time to sell.

What makes them stand out: While not as large as some house-buying groups, the company’s mission statement reads, “We believe in a world where selling your home is not a source of stress but an opportunity for a fresh start.”

Where they operate: Express Homebuyers explains that most of its cash offers are made in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland areas. Other states they serve include Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

Founded in 2018, HomeGo is a home-buying company that offers same-day cash offers and flexible closing dates. After viewing your home, the company will calculate a cash offer based on comparable properties in your neighborhood and the condition of your home. They make offers on almost every house they assess.

What makes them stand out: HomeGo provides same-day offers from a network of licensed real estate agents. According to the company’s website, they strive to make a final, unchanging offer every time.

Where they operate: HomeGo currently buys homes in 21 states and has over 30 offices across the country. Their website’s locations page provides a full list of company locations and service areas.

I Buy Houses is a network of real estate investors who purchase homes for cash in any condition. The company advertises that it strives to help all sellers, even homeowners who owe more than their home is worth (underwater) or are facing foreclosure.

What makes them stand out: The information you provide to I Buy Houses is sent directly to a local network member investor and kept private. Sellers work directly with the network investor.

Where they operate: Nationwide, with availability varying by region.

MarketPro Homebuyers is a smaller but reliable homebuyer in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company has been purchasing homes for over a decade and aims to help owners who want to sell their homes move forward on their own timeline. They buy homes in any condition, allowing homeowners to avoid repairs, showings, and agent commissions.

What makes them stand out: MarketPro is known for its personalized “White-glove” service, which includes full clean-out service and packing and moving assistance. They can close deals quickly, often within days, to make the process hassle-free.

Where they operate: Primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Florida, and the District of Columbia.

Clever Offers is a service provided by Clever Real Estate that connects homeowners with cash buyers and investors. The platform is designed to help sellers receive competitive offers quickly, often within 24 hours, and close in as little as 7 days. Clever Offers works with a network of vetted buyers who purchase homes in various conditions.

What makes them stand out: Clever Offers’ parent company, Clever, was founded in 2017 and has helped thousands of homeowners sell their houses, either through its agent-matching services or its cash offer platform. The company prides itself on a transparent, easy process and works to filter out lowball or shady buyers.

Where they operate: Nationwide, with coverage across most U.S. markets.

Sundae is a real estate marketplace that connects homeowners selling as-is properties with a network of investors. The company specializes in helping sellers who need to offload homes quickly due to various circumstances, such as inheritance, foreclosure, or extensive repairs. Sundae purchases homes in any condition, providing sellers with a hassle-free selling experience.

What makes them stand out: For sellers who qualify, Sundae offers additional support with a $20,000 cash advance before closing.

Where they operate: Sundae currently operates in six major metro areas across California, including Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Oakland, Orange County, Sacramento, and San Diego.

Mark Spain Real Estate is a full-service brokerage known for its Guaranteed Offer program, which provides sellers with a competitive cash offer to sell their home quickly. Unlike most We Buy Houses companies that target distressed or damaged properties, Mark Spain Real Estate typically looks to purchase single-family homes in good condition. The company can usually close a sale in as little as 21 days.

What makes them stand out: Mark Spain Real Estate offers a Guaranteed Offer program for single-family homes built after 1950 and valued between $50,000 and $1,500,000. To qualify, your home must be in good condition, owner-occupied or vacant, non-distressed, not bank-owned, and not located in or near a flood zone.

Where they operate: Mark Spain Real Estate focuses on select metropolitan areas in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.

Opendoor is a leading iBuyer that purchases homes directly from sellers. Similar to Mark Spain, Opendoor does not buy distressed or rundown properties. The company looks for turnkey homes in good condition. Qualified homes range between $100,000 and $600,000. However, in some cases, the company will buy houses worth more, depending on the market.

What makes them stand out: As a large iBuyer, Opendoor typically pays closer to market value for homes compared to traditional We Buy Houses companies or house-flipping investors. However, they also charge a service fee of 5% of the home’s sale price and closing costs, which the company estimates to be an additional 1%.

Where they operate: Opendoor serves more than 50 metropolitan areas throughout the U.S., including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Nashville.

Offerpad is the other major iBuyer in the country that provides cash offers to homeowners looking to sell quickly. Like Opendoor, they aim to purchase homes in good condition and make offers closer to market value. Fees vary based on your market and range from 1% to 3% of the cash offer price. You’ll also pay traditional closing costs, such as title insurance, transfer and escrow fees, taxes, and any HOA transfer fees.

What makes them stand out: An Offerpad offer comes with something other companies may not provide — a free local move. If you are moving within 50 miles, and your home qualifies (up to 2,800 square feet and 13,000 pounds), Offerpad will pay the moving company directly. You’ll only be responsible for any additional costs that you and the movers agree on prior to the move.

Where they operate: Offerpad buys homes in nine states, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, and Texas.