If you own a house in the Richmond area that you need to sell, and you don’t want to fix it up, list it, or wait on a buyer’s loan, you’re in the right place. We buy houses Richmond VA homeowners are ready to be done with, in any condition, for cash. I’m Joe, and Richmond Property Buyers is my family’s company. There are no commissions or fees, and we can close in about seven days or on whatever timeline works for you.
Who you’d be working with
Richmond Property Buyers is a family-owned, local company based at 2711 Buford Rd in Richmond. I’m a graduate of VCU’s business school, and real estate has been my full-time focus since 2010. I’m a buyer, not an agent, and I don’t list your house. When it helps close faster, I sometimes partner with other local investors, and you’ll know who is on the contract. Buying houses as-is means knowing how the details work: title and liens, estates, tenants, code notices, and foreclosure deadlines. I’d rather explain those things plainly up front than have them surprise you at the closing table. You can read more on the our company page.
How “we buy houses Richmond VA” works with my company
Selling to me is meant to be simple, and there’s no cost or obligation to find out what I’d pay.
- Tell me about the property. Call (804) 293-0208 or fill out the short cash offer form with the address and a little about the house and your situation.
- I take a look. I’ll arrange a time to see the property as it is. You don’t need to clean, repair, or stage anything.
- You get a written cash offer. Take your time with it. If it doesn’t work for you, there’s no pressure and no hard feelings.
- You pick the closing date. If you accept, we close with a title company or closing attorney. That can be about a week out, or later if you need time to move.
The how we buy houses page walks through each step in more detail.
What happens between saying yes and closing
Once we sign a purchase agreement, a title company or closing attorney acts as the settlement agent. Their first job is a title search of the land records to find everything attached to the property: mortgages, home equity lines, judgment liens, unpaid real estate taxes, and liens filed by contractors or owners’ associations. They request a payoff figure from each one, and at closing those amounts are paid straight out of the sale price. You sign the deed, the settlement agent records it, and the balance comes to you.
Sometimes the search turns up something unexpected, like an old loan that was paid off but never released, or an heir nobody accounted for. That doesn’t usually kill a sale. It can add time while the settlement agent clears it, and I’ll tell you what it means for the closing date.
Situations I can help with
These are the most common reasons people call me. Each link goes to more detail.
- Facing foreclosure. Federal servicing rules generally keep a lender from starting foreclosure until a loan is more than 120 days past due. Most Virginia foreclosures then go through a trustee rather than a lawsuit, and for an owner-occupied home the notice of sale must be mailed at least 60 days before the sale date. That window is real time to act, whether that means a loan modification, a sale, or advice from an attorney or housing counselor. Selling before the sale date can pay off the loan and keep a foreclosure off your record. See avoiding foreclosure in Richmond for your options.
- An inherited house or probate. In Virginia, a house usually passes at death to the heirs or to the people named in the will. Whether the executor can sign the deed alone depends on whether the will grants a power to sell real estate; if it doesn’t, the heirs generally sign together, and sometimes a court order is needed. Once the right people can sign, I can buy the house as-is, belongings and all. More in how to sell an inherited house in Richmond.
- Divorce. A clear price and a firm closing date can take one hard decision off the table. Read selling your home during a divorce in Richmond.
- Tired landlords and problem tenants. A sale doesn’t cancel a lease. I can buy with tenants in place, including tenants who are behind on rent. Virginia law requires the security deposits to be transferred to the new owner at closing and the tenants to be told who the new owner is, so they know where to pay. See selling a house with tenants in Virginia.
- Relocating. If you’re moving for a job or family, I can close before you go or after you’ve moved. Read relocating and need to sell.
- Major repairs. Roof, foundation, water damage, outdated systems, open code violations, or a house that has been condemned: I buy it as it stands. Once the property changes hands, making those repairs becomes my job. See too many repairs and selling a condemned house.
Legal questions about foreclosure, estates, or divorce belong with an attorney. I’m glad to work alongside yours.
What I buy
- Single-family homes, from move-in ready to needing a total rehab
- Multifamily properties, like duplexes and small apartment buildings, occupied or vacant
- Land, whether it’s a vacant city lot or acreage in the counties
- Commercial property, including buildings you’ve owned for years and no longer want to manage
Condition doesn’t matter. Clutter, old systems, code violations, and deferred maintenance are all fine.
Owner financing as an option
A single check at closing isn’t the only way to get paid. Sometimes owner financing works better: I buy the property, and instead of a bank loan, you carry the financing and receive payments from me on terms we agree to in writing. That can make sense if the house is paid off or close to it and you’d like steady income. It has tax and legal pieces, so run it by your accountant and attorney. My post on selling your Richmond house with owner financing explains how it works.
Where we buy
My office is in Richmond, and I buy throughout the city and the surrounding counties and cities:
- City of Richmond: every neighborhood inside the city line, north and south of the James
- Chesterfield County: the county bordering the city to the south
- Henrico County: from the West End to the East End
- Chester: in eastern Chesterfield near I-95
- Midlothian: along Midlothian Turnpike and Route 288
- Hanover County: north of Richmond
- Ashland: Hanover County’s only incorporated town
- Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell: the Tri-Cities
- Prince George County: the county bordering Hopewell
If your property is somewhere nearby that isn’t on this list, call anyway.
Cash buyer or real estate agent? An honest comparison
A cash sale isn’t the right choice for everyone, and I’d rather tell you that up front.
Listing with an agent usually gets the highest price when the house is in good shape and you have time. The trade-offs are commissions, repairs and prep before listing, showings, inspection negotiations, and a buyer whose financing can fall through. From listing day to closing can take months.
Selling to me usually means a lower price than a fully fixed-up house would bring on the open market. In return, there are no repairs, no showings, no commissions or fees, no waiting on loan approval, and you choose the closing date.
If your house would sell well on the market and you’re not in a hurry, listing may put more money in your pocket, and I’ll tell you so. If speed, certainty, or condition matters more, a cash offer is worth comparing. The cash vs. agent comparison breaks down the numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Is there any cost or obligation to get an offer?
No. The offer is free, and you’re under no obligation to accept it.
How do you decide what to offer?
I look at what the property would be worth once it’s repaired, what the repairs would cost, and the costs of buying and holding it. I’ll walk you through how I got to the number.
Do I need to clean out the house or make repairs first?
No. Leave whatever you don’t want to take with you, and leave the repairs to me.
How fast can you close?
About seven days is typical when the title is clear. If you need more time, we can set a later date.
Do you pay commissions or charge fees?
No. There are no agent commissions and no fees from me.
Can I sell if I’m behind on payments or taxes?
Often, yes. Mortgage balances and back taxes are usually paid out of the sale proceeds at closing. The sooner you reach out, the more options you tend to have.
What if I’m not sure I want to sell yet?
That’s fine. An offer gives you a real number to weigh against listing, renting, or staying put. Getting one doesn’t commit you to anything.
Are you a real estate agent?
No. I’m a buyer, not an agent, so your house never goes on the market. If a partner investor joins me on a purchase so we can close sooner, you’ll see who that is on the contract. If you’d like general answers about selling, see the FAQ page.
Get your cash offer
Call (804) 293-0208 or request an offer on the cash offer form. There’s no cost, no pressure, and no obligation.
Richmond Property Buyers · 2711 Buford Rd Ste 241, Richmond, VA 23235 · (804) 293-0208
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