How it works
Selling your house for cash, start to finish
No mystery, no fine print you find out about later. Here is the whole process, from the first conversation to closing day.
The process
Four stages from inquiry to closing.
A direct sale starts with a conversation about the house and what you need. It moves forward only when you like the complete written terms. At every stage, you are the one holding the decision.
Every property is a little different. Title, occupancy, and timing shape the details, and we tell you upfront when something about your situation changes the sequence.
Our three-step request form collects your address, contact details and optional property information. The stages below explain the sale itself.
- Share the property detailsTell us the address, condition, occupancy and timing. We review the information needed to evaluate the house.
- Review a written offerAfter evaluating the property, we prepare proposed price and terms for you to compare with your other options.
- Agree on the termsReview the agreement with your professionals, including costs, conditions, responsibilities and the proposed date.
- Prepare for closing and handoverCoordinate title, payoffs, property requirements and the final figures with the closing team.
Behind the number
What shapes your offer
Your offer is built from the actual house and the actual transaction, not a formula in an ad. Read how offers are evaluated, then consider these three inputs:
The property itself
Layout, age, systems, visible condition, what stays behind, and access. The honest state of the house, which is exactly why you do not need to fix it first.
The local market
Recent relevant sales in your area, competing inventory, and realistic resale assumptions. We show you which sales informed your number if you ask.
The transaction
Title, liens, occupancy, estate authority, your timing, and contract terms. These details help determine whether a purchase is a fit and which terms can be proposed.
Costs and net proceeds
Know your walk-away number before you sign.
The number that matters is not the price. It is what lands in your pocket after payoffs and costs. Your written offer itemizes everything that applies: any transfer charges, attorney or title expenses, municipal items, credits, and loan or lien payoffs, right next to your estimated net proceeds.
If a promise matters to your decision, it belongs in the signed agreement. We put ours there, and you should hold any buyer to the same standard.
Your written offer answers all of this:
- Estimated cash to you after costs and payoffs
- What contingencies exist, if any
- Deposit amount and who holds it
- Whether anything is required of you before closing
- Closing date, access, and possession
- What happens if either side does not close
Closing
Closing day is the easy part.
Once the terms are signed, title review, payoff figures, and document preparation run their course. Straightforward properties move quickly. Estates, tenancies, and title wrinkles can add time, and we tell you which category you are in before you commit, not after.
Keep a complete file
Save the signed contract, every addendum, title and payoff documents, and the settlement statement. Ask questions before signing anything you are unsure about. A good buyer welcomes the scrutiny.
Start your offer requestProcess FAQs
What sellers ask about the process
Is a verbal quote an offer?
No. Treat any verbal number, from us or anyone else, as preliminary. A real offer is written and covers price, contingencies, costs, and closing expectations. That is the document worth comparing.
Who picks the closing date?
You tell us the date you are working toward and we build the schedule around it. The practical floor is the time title and legal work actually take, and the written offer states the target date.
Can the price change after you see the house?
Only what the contract allows, and the contract is in your hands before you sign. Read the due diligence and access clauses in any offer you consider, and ask an attorney if something is unclear.
What should I compare before deciding?
Line up your realistic options: this offer, another direct buyer, a listing, or selling on your own. Compare the expected net proceeds, the work each path requires from you, and the odds each one actually closes. Our comparison guide walks through it.
Do I need my own attorney?
In New Jersey it is common and smart for a seller to have attorney review. We welcome it. A transparent offer gets stronger under a second set of eyes, not weaker.