Sell My House Fast for Cash
When you need to sell quickly, the last thing you want is a six-month listing, a repair list, and a buyer whose loan falls through. Terra Nova Equity LLC buys houses for cash in as-is condition and can close in as little as seven days.
Why Selling Fast Usually Means Selling for Less Than You Hoped
There is a reason the traditional path is slow. A listed home has to be photographed, marketed, shown, inspected, appraised, and financed. Each of those steps is a chance for the deal to break. When you are on a deadline, that chain of dependencies is the enemy.
A cash sale removes most of the chain. There is no lender, so there is no appraisal contingency and no underwriting delay. There is no repair negotiation, because we buy the property in its current condition. There are no showings, because we are the only buyer you are dealing with.
What you give up is the top of the retail market. A cash offer is based on what the property is worth to an investor who will spend money on repairs and carry costs before reselling. That is a real discount, and pretending otherwise would be dishonest. What you gain is certainty, speed, and zero out-of-pocket cost.
Who Calls Us When They Need to Sell Fast
The situations repeat constantly, and they almost always involve a deadline that is not negotiable:
- Job relocation. You have a start date in another state and cannot carry two housing payments.
- Divorce or separation. Neither party wants to manage a listing together, and the court date is fixed.
- Probate and inherited property. The estate needs to be settled, the heirs live out of state, and nobody wants to fund repairs.
- Foreclosure or tax delinquency. The auction date is on the calendar and a retail sale will not close in time.
- Behind on payments or facing a balloon. You need the mortgage gone before it becomes a bigger problem.
- Tired landlord. The tenant stopped paying, the unit needs work, and you are done with it.
What the Process Actually Looks Like
We keep this short on purpose. Most sellers spend less than an hour total on their end before closing.
- Submit the property. Address, condition, and your timeline. Two minutes on the form.
- We research it. Comparable sales, repair scope, title status, and local demand. We may call you with a couple of questions.
- You get a written offer. Usually within 24 hours. It states the price, the closing costs we cover, and the timeline.
- You accept or you do not. No obligation, no pressure, and no fee to find out the number.
- Title work and closing. A licensed title company or attorney in your state handles the paperwork. You sign, you get paid, we take the property as-is.
What "As-Is" Really Covers
As-is means we are not asking you to fix anything. It does not mean we ignore condition. We inspect and we price the work. But the cost of that work comes out of our margin, not your pocket, and it does not become a renegotiation two weeks before closing.
Properties we buy in rough shape include fire and water damage, hoarder conditions, failed foundations, missing roofs, active code violations, illegal additions, and homes that have sat vacant for years. We have also bought properties with liens, back taxes, and cloudy title, and we coordinate with the title company to clear those at closing.
Fast Sale vs. Listing With an Agent
Selling to Terra Nova
- Offer in about 24 hours
- Close in 7 to 21 days, or later if you choose
- No repairs, cleaning, or showings
- No commissions or closing costs on your side
- No financing contingency
Listing With an Agent
- Weeks to prepare, list, and find a buyer
- 30 to 60 days to close after going under contract
- Repairs and staging often required
- 5 to 6 percent commission plus closing costs
- Deals can fail on appraisal or financing
If you have time and the house is in good condition, a listing will usually net you more. If you are on a clock, the house needs work, or you cannot absorb a deal falling through, a cash sale is the better trade. We will tell you which one we think fits your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seven days is the fastest realistic timeline, and that assumes clear title and a responsive title company. Most closings land between 10 and 21 days. You choose the date, so if you need 60 or 90 days to move, we can hold the contract open.
No. We buy as-is. Roofs, foundations, mold, fire damage, code violations, and full gut rehabs are all fine. We price the work into our offer and handle it after closing.
There are no agent commissions, no listing fees, and no closing costs charged to you. You may still owe prorated property taxes, any existing mortgage payoff, and liens recorded against the property, which are standard in any sale.
Yes. We buy occupied rentals, vacant properties, and homes with problem tenants. If a tenant is in place, we review the lease and either take the property subject to it or work with you on a vacancy timeline.
We evaluate properties in all 50 states. Whether we make an offer depends on the specific market, condition, and price, and we will tell you honestly if a property is outside our buy box.
Get a Cash Offer on Your House
Tell us the address and your timeline. We will come back with a written offer, usually within 24 hours, with no obligation to accept.
Start My Cash Offer