How Selling Your House to Us Works
Sell Your House Without Repairs or Agent Commissions
We buy houses in Norfolk and across Hampton Roads.
Virginia's Trusted Local Home Buyer
The Step-by-Step Process
Whether you’re dealing with foreclosure, inheritance, repairs, or a house that’s just plain outdated, we’ll make you a fair all-cash offer and close on your schedule.
You won’t deal with agents. You won’t pay commissions. You won’t have to clean or fix anything.
Here’s exactly how our process works:
That's our whole cash home buying process: you get a fair all-cash offer, usually within 24 hours, and you pick the closing date. Need to move fast? We can close in as little as a week.
Selling to People First House Buyers Is So Simple
How We Formulate Your Cash Offer
We believe in transparency. Every cash offer we make is backed by clear numbers, not guesswork.
Here’s our simple formula:
Your Offer = ARV – Renovation Costs – Selling Costs – Our Profit
After-Repair Value (ARV)
This is the estimated value of your home after all repairs and updates are completed.
Cost of Repairs (COR)
We calculate the cost to renovate and bring the house to full market condition. By selling to us, you skip these costs entirely.
Selling Expenses
After we purchase and improve the property, we often sell through agents. This means we take on realtor commissions, taxes, and holding costs - typically about 10% of the ARV.
Our Profit Margin
We run a business that only works when both sides benefit. We aim for reasonable profits that allow us to continue improving neighborhoods while delivering a solid deal to sellers.
Real Example
As-Is Value: $190,000
(value after repairs)
(COR)
(10% of ARV)
That’s $155K in your hands - no fees, no open houses, no headaches.
What Sets Our Cash Offer Process Apart
No showings or walkthroughs
Just a quick property review, no strangers in and out of your home.
No repairs or cleaning
We buy houses as-is. Whether it's outdated, inherited, or even mid-renovation.
No agent fees or commissions
We're buyers, not realtors. That means no middlemen or costs taken out of your cash.
Clear and fair cash offers
We provide offers based on current condition, neighborhood trends, and real-time data.
Frequently Asked Questions: Your Home Selling Questions Answered
Get clarity on common questions from local sellers like you.
Do I need to clean or fix anything before you buy my house?
No. We buy houses exactly as they are—even if they need major repairs.
Is there any cost to request an offer?
None. Getting an offer is completely free.
How fast can we close?
You pick the date. If you need to sell quickly, we move quickly. If you need more time, we work around your schedule.
What if I have a tenant in the property?
Yes. We can buy with tenants in place, and we honor existing leases.
What if I’m facing foreclosure or behind on taxes?
Yes, this is exactly the kind of situation we help with. A cash sale can often close before a foreclosure date if there's enough time, and back taxes are usually settled at closing. The sooner you call, the more we can do.
Ready to Sell Your House for Cash?
There’s no need to deal with agents, listings, or months of stress. People First House Buyers is ready to give you a fair cash offer and close when you're ready.
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