About Hal and Emmy Jones
Rooted in Virginia and driven by integrity, we provide homeowners with straightforward, fast solutions for selling their houses.
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How Hal and Emmy Got Started
Our first home · Portsmouth, VirginiaBefore we ever bought a house for someone else, we fixed up our own. The first home we bought together was in Portsmouth, Virginia. Hal was pastoring a local church and coaching high school basketball, and money was tight. We couldn’t afford new countertops, so we bought cheap, unfinished oak flooring, cut it to fit, and laid it ourselves to make our own version of butcher block. It wasn’t fancy, but it was real wood, and it was the best we could do with what we had.
Our next project · A struggling duplexThen we joined the Navy and were sent overseas for our first duty station. When we PCS’d back to the United States, our next project was a struggling duplex. Within two weeks of COVID hitting, the main sewer line failed. The house sat on a concrete slab, so the floors had to be jackhammered open. Hotels were shut down, so we lived in the house through all of it, including three days with no working toilet. That renovation cost us about $50,000, and Emmy did a lot of the renovation work herself while Hal was deployed.
So when you tell us your house has problems, we get it. We’ve lived through them. We know what repairs really cost, and we’ll give you an honest, fair offer.
What Makes Us Legitimate House Buyers
We’re not agents. We’re not flippers looking to take advantage of your situation. We’re local investors who genuinely care about the people we serve. Here's how we operate:
- Fair all-cash offers - never inflated promises
- Quick closings on your timeline
- No fees or commissions
- We buy houses in any condition even if they’re outdated, inherited, or need major repairs
We bring years of experience walking with people through some of their most difficult decisions and helping them navigate their options.
What Our Clients Say
“Their name, People First, says it all!”
Hal and Emmy truly care. They offer a fair cash offer and keep their word.
Matt S.
“Hal is a very honest guy and stands by his word.”
If you’re looking to sell your house to a trustworthy Home Buyer, then Hal at People First House Buyers is your go to. He is a very honest guy and stands to his word. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their house.
Samuel K.
“Steady, reliable and trustworthy.”
Hal and the People First Team have been a steady, reliable and trustworthy source for real estate knowledge. They live up to their name! I will continue to work with his team in the future and recommend you do the same.
Sam L.
How We Use Profits to Pay It Forward
Giving is part of the mission. Every home we buy contributes to something bigger:
- We give 10% of our gross profits to nonprofits doing meaningful work.
- Our long-term goal is to launch The Furlough Foundation, a nonprofit that provides free vacations to pastors, missionaries, and low-income service workers - a getaway they might never otherwise afford.
When you sell to People First House Buyers, you’re not just getting a solution. You’re helping others too.
You Deserve a Straightforward Solution
We're here to serve. Not just in words, but in action. If you're saying "I need to sell my house," we’ll work with you to find the right path forward.
Skip the delays. Skip the cleanup. Just tell us about your property and we’ll handle the rest.
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