Question 1

Do I need to make repairs before selling?

Accepted Answer

No. We buy properties in current condition, including homes needing roof, foundation, or system work. You do not need to repair, clean, or stage anything.

Question 2

What types of houses do you buy?

Accepted Answer

Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multifamily properties. Condition ranges from move-in ready to properties needing substantial work.

Question 3

Do you buy every property submitted?

Accepted Answer

No. Some properties fall outside the markets or price ranges we work in, and some need more work than the local market supports. When a property is not a fit, we tell you rather than leaving the conversation open.

Question 4

Do I need to clean the house out first?

Accepted Answer

No. Take what you want to keep. Anything left behind is our responsibility after closing.

Question 5

Am I obligated to accept the offer?

Accepted Answer

No. Submitting a property is free and non-binding. If the number or the timing does not work for you, declining is a complete answer and we will not keep calling.

Question 6

How do you decide what to offer?

Accepted Answer

We look at the property's condition and layout, recent sales of comparable homes nearby, the work the property needs, and what the finished property would be worth in that specific market.

Question 7

Will I get more by listing with an agent?

Accepted Answer

Often the gross price on the open market is higher. A direct sale trades some of that for no repairs, no showings, no commissions, and a date you choose. Which is better depends on what your situation costs you in time and money, and we would rather you weigh that honestly.

Question 8

Is the offer instant?

Accepted Answer

No. We review each property before discussing a number, because a figure produced without looking at the property is not a figure anyone should rely on.

Question 9

What happens after I submit the form?

Accepted Answer

The submission reaches our acquisitions team. We review the address, condition details, and comparable sales, then contact you to confirm details and ask anything the form did not cover. Only after that do we discuss an offer.

Question 10

How fast can I close?

Accepted Answer

It depends on title work and the property. Clear title on a vacant, straightforward property can move quickly; probate, liens, tenants, or unresolved title issues take longer. We give a realistic range once we have reviewed the specifics rather than promising a fixed number upfront.

Question 11

Are there agent commissions?

Accepted Answer

There are no agent commissions, because you are selling directly to us rather than listing. Standard closing costs and any payoffs against the property are reviewed with you before closing.

Question 12

Who handles the closing?

Accepted Answer

Closing runs through a title company or closing attorney, depending on your state's normal practice, with a settlement statement showing every figure before you sign.

Question 13

Do I have to be there in person?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. Out-of-area sellers commonly close remotely through the closing agent, subject to what your state allows.

Question 14

What if the property has tenants?

Accepted Answer

Occupied properties are normal for us. We evaluate the property with the lease in place. We do not assist with evictions and will not ask you to start one.

Question 15

What if the house was inherited or is in probate?

Accepted Answer

We regularly review inherited properties, including ones still moving through probate. Whether and when a sale can close depends on the estate, which is a question for the attorney handling it.

Question 16

What if there are liens or back taxes?

Accepted Answer

Monetary liens are usually paid from proceeds at closing. Some require a release or correction that takes time, and some exceed what a sale can cover. We cannot promise every lien can be cleared.

Question 17

I am behind on my mortgage. Can you help?

Accepted Answer

We can review the property and discuss a direct purchase if selling is one of the options you are considering. We are not a law firm or a housing counselor and cannot advise you on foreclosure or negotiate with your lender.

Question 18

What do you do with my information?

Accepted Answer

We use it to review your property and contact you about it. We do not sell your personal information. Our privacy policy describes what is collected, including approximate location and campaign details from the page you arrived on.

Question 19

Is East Coast Buyers a real buyer or a listing service?

Accepted Answer

We are the buyer. Your property goes to our own acquisitions team, not onto a list of agents or a network of investors bidding on your address. If we buy, East Coast Buyers is the party on the contract.

Question 20

Can I review everything before signing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You see the purchase agreement and, at closing, the settlement statement with every figure on it. Take the time you need, and have an attorney read it if you want one to. Nothing is binding until you sign.

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