Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you might want to know about selling your Pennsylvania house to Cash For Houses Pennsylvania. Still have a question? Call us at 415-610-4290.
The basics
How much do you charge? Are there any fees?
Nothing. We charge no commissions and no fees, and we cover the standard closing costs. The cash number we agree on is what you receive at settlement.
Do I need to make repairs or clean up?
No. We buy houses completely as-is. Leave behind anything you don’t want, skip the repairs and the cleaning — an old roof, a buried oil tank, knob-and-tube or dated interiors are all fine.
Is the offer really no-obligation?
Yes. Getting an offer is free and there’s zero obligation. Review it on your own time and only move forward if it’s right for you.
Our offers
How do you calculate my offer?
We start with your home’s after-repair value based on real recent sales nearby, subtract the cost of the repairs it needs, then subtract our title, transfer-tax, holding and modest operating costs. ARV − repairs − our costs = your cash offer.
Will you lowball me?
No. We explain the math behind every offer. You’re always free to compare it to a listing or another buyer — we just aim to make it easy, honest and fee-free.
How fast can I get an offer?
Usually within 24 hours of hearing about your property.
Closing in Pennsylvania
How does closing work here?
Pennsylvania sales settle through a local title and settlement company — no closing attorney is required. We coordinate the whole settlement and handle the required seller disclosure.
What about the U&O and transfer tax?
Many PA municipalities (including Philadelphia) require a Use & Occupancy certificate before transfer, and the state charges a realty transfer tax (higher in Philadelphia). We handle the U&O inspection and the transfer tax at settlement.
How fast can you close?
As little as 10 days, because we pay cash — no lender, no appraisal, no financing contingency. Need more time? You pick the date.
Situations we handle
What kinds of homes and situations do you buy?
Inherited and probate homes, foreclosure and sheriff sale, divorce, relocation, tired rentals, vacant rowhomes and houses that need major work.
Do you buy rental properties with tenants?
Yes. We buy occupied rentals and handle the tenant situation ourselves.
Do you buy homes with a buried oil tank or knob-and-tube?
Absolutely — those are our specialty in Pennsylvania’s older housing stock. We factor the repairs into a fair cash offer and you fix nothing.
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More questions Pennsylvania sellers ask
Can you buy my house if I’m behind on property taxes or facing a sheriff sale?
Yes. We regularly buy homes with back taxes, liens or a scheduled sheriff sale, and we can often move fast enough to help you avoid the sale. Any payoffs come out of the proceeds at settlement — you don’t pay them out of pocket first.
Do you buy inherited or probate homes?
Constantly — especially inherited rowhomes and family homes full of belongings. We can work alongside the estate’s timeline and buy the home as-is, so you don’t have to clear it out, clean it, or make a single repair.
What if the house is vacant or has code violations?
Not a problem. Vacant homes and properties with municipal code or U&O violations are exactly what we specialize in. We take on the violations and the repairs after closing.
Do I have to clear out the belongings?
No. Take what matters to you and leave the rest — furniture, junk, whatever. We handle cleanout as part of buying the home.
Can I sell if there’s a tenant in the property?
Yes. We buy occupied rentals and take on the tenant relationship ourselves, so you don’t have to navigate Pennsylvania’s eviction and lease rules to sell.
I live out of state — can we still do this?
Absolutely. A lot of our sellers inherited a Pennsylvania home from out of state. We handle everything locally and can close remotely through the title company; you never have to travel.
How do I actually get paid?
At settlement, through the title company — by wire or certified check, whichever you prefer. It’s the same secure closing process as any home sale, just faster and without the financing risk.
Is there any catch or hidden fee?
None. We don’t charge commissions or fees, and we cover the standard closing costs. If a number ever looks different at the table than what we agreed, something’s wrong — and that’s simply not how we operate.
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