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Houses we’ve bought
Scappoose, Oregon
An inherited double-wide, rebuilt
Decades of deferred maintenance and unsafe additions. We bought it as-is, then renovated it into a clean, move-in-ready home.
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North Portland, Oregon
A family home, sold as-is after years of hoarding
We bought it as-is, helped the family move before closing, and took on the cleanup ourselves.
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Milwaukie, Oregon
A hoarder house, bought as-is
Decades of belongings in every room. We bought it as-is and closed in about 30 days, with no cleanup from the family.
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Salem, Oregon
An inherited manufactured home
An out-of-state owner inherited a home with roof leaks and mold. We bought it as-is and closed in about 30 days.
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Albany, Oregon
A double-wide in an Albany park
The owner was behind on space rent and property taxes. The sale paid off both, and she kept her belongings.
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Get a cash offer for your house as-is
We’ll come see it
Relax, we can buy that house as it is. We’ve already bought inherited homes, rentals with tenants, mobile homes and houses that need work. Here’s how selling as-is goes, so you know what to expect.
Tell us what the house needs
Call us or fill in the short form. Tell us what the house needs and where you are in your plans. A real person listens.
Tell us about your house →We see the house
We come see the house and walk it with you. Then you get a written offer with the math on one page: value fixed up, repairs, and what’s left for you.
Pick your date, get paid
Sign when it works for you. Close next week or months out, with no commission taken out. Take what you want and leave the rest.
We’ve been buying houses in Portland and across Oregon since 2018, and many sellers have trusted us with theirs. Selling as-is means you sell your house exactly as it is, with the repairs it needs, and with everything in it. When you call about a house that needs work, we will listen to what the house needs. We can make you a ballpark offer over the phone, and then further refine the number once we see it in person. We are fully transparent about how we calculate our offers, and are happy to walk through the numbers with you.
A team you can talk to about your house, from the first call to closing
An Oregon team with years of experience and an A+ from the BBB. Since 2018, we’ve helped homeowners across Oregon and Washington sell houses in every kind of situation.
Owner and founder of Better Off Home Buyers
Since 2018 buying houses in Oregon & Washington
We’re Scott, Dylan and Alejandra. We’ve been buying houses in Oregon and Washington since 2018, from our office in Portland.
When you call about your house, you talk to one of us. We come see the house with you, walk the property and make a verbal offer on the spot, and Scott walks you through every number.
Why fixing the house first costs more than it seems
Repairs look simple on a list. Here is what usually comes with them.
The money goes out first
Roofers, electricians and plumbers are paid before you see a dollar from the sale.
The list grows
Once a wall or a floor is open, a second problem often shows up behind it, and the quotes move while the house waits.
Buyers ask for more
Inspectors write up everything they find, buyers use that list to ask for credits, and lenders can decline houses in poor condition.
You carry the house meanwhile
Mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities keep running through the repairs and the listing.
With the repair bill and the months of carrying costs on the table, selling as-is is a choice many sellers weigh carefully. Our guide on selling a house that needs major repairs goes through the math.
Checked us out? Let’s talk about your house
We call you back to hear what’s going on with your house and your plans, with no pressure to sell.
We buy houses in any condition and in any situation, across Oregon and Washington.
We buy houses that need work
Whatever the house needs, we look at it as it is and give you a clear, fair offer. Here is what we see most.
Roof and foundation
Leaks, sagging, cracks or settling. These are the repairs that cost the most and the ones financed buyers shy away from.
Plumbing, electrical and heating
Old panels, failing pipes, a furnace or an AC that quit. We buy the house with the systems as they stand.
Water, fire and mold damage
Damage that lenders and appraisers flag. We look at the house as it is and make a clear offer.
Selling with fire or water damage →A failed inspection
A buyer walked away or asked for a long list of fixes. We take the house as the inspector found it.
Years of deferred maintenance
Outdated finishes, worn floors and a to-do list that kept growing. You sell without fixing any of it.
A house full of belongings
A lifetime of things, or a house that got away from its owner. Take what you want and leave the rest.
Selling a hoarder house →
And whatever is going on behind the house, we have bought it
- Inherited houseWho can sell it and how probate affects the sale, in Oregon and Washington.→
- A rental with tenantsSell it with tenants in place, in any condition.→
- Squatters in the houseHow a squatter differs from a tenant and how removal works.
- Facing foreclosureSee the stages and compare your options before the auction.
- Liens or title problemsHow liens and code violations get settled at closing.
- Selling during a divorceA neutral direct sale that can simplify the split.
- A vacant house or landLearn the holding costs, then tell us about the property.
- Mobile and manufactured homesIn a park or on your land: title, park approval and park balances.→
- RelocatingTell us your moving date and we plan around it.
- Assisted living or downsizingWe plan the sale around your move.
Houses, duplexes, townhouses and condos, as they are, in Oregon and Washington.
Who buys a house that needs work?
Two kinds of buyers can say yes to a house in this condition. Each one works differently.
Option 1
A buyer with a loan
The house has to meet the lender’s standards. The inspection and the appraisal can change the price, or end the deal after weeks of waiting.
Option 2
A cash home buyer such as Better Off Home Buyers
We buy directly, in cash, as-is. We come to the house, meet with you to talk about what you need, walk the property and make a verbal offer on the spot, and you choose the closing date.
What sellers say about selling as-is
Real Google reviews from people who sold their houses to us, in their own words.
“We sold our house to Scott and could not be happier. We were looking to move quick on a house that needed quite a bit of love (after several years of family health issues taking our time) and he was a delight to work with. We compared his quote to two others (a local renovation company and an iBuyer). He not only was the best bid, he treated us with kindness and respect. The process was smooth and simple and we’re even getting updates on the house as it’s transformed back into a lovely home someone will be lucky enough to buy soon. I would (and have) wholeheartedly recommend Scott and Better Off Homebuyers to friends.”
Read this review on Google →“We had a home that needed massive repairs to bring up to liveable condition. As it was an estate sale not a lot of interest to restore ourselves. House had not been lived in in 12 years. Dylan and his team were easy to work with and we received a fair price for the property. Highly recommend.”
Read this review on Google →“Dylan and his team made selling my childhood house a breeze. It truly couldn’t have been any easier. We sold the house as is, no repairs necessary. We didn’t have to schedule any inspections either. They quoted, what I felt, was a fair price and was able to close the sale very quickly with no closing costs to me. They even gave us additional time to finish moving out. The entire process could not have been easier. I would definitely would recommend them to a family member or a friend.”
Read this review on Google →HomeLight lists Better Off Home Buyers among the companies that buy homes as-is for cash in Portland. Read the HomeLight guide
Questions about selling a house as-is
Straight answers to what people ask us most, starting with what you should ask any cash buyer.
Before you sign with anyone, ask these 5 questions
Ask them to every cash buyer you talk to, including us. A buyer you can trust answers all five without hesitating.
Are you the buyer, or will you sell my contract to someone else?
We have the funds to buy your house, and we show proof of funds before you sign. We are also registered wholesalers in Oregon (Registration #201260928). If your house suits another investor better, we explain that in writing before you sign, as Oregon law requires. Whoever you talk to, you can check their registration with the Oregon Real Estate Agency.
Can I see proof of funds?
Yes, before you sign. See our proof of funds letter.
How did you calculate the offer?
Line by line, on one page: what the house could sell for after repairs, what those repairs cost, and what’s left. You’ll see every number before you decide, and it’s open to conversation. See how a cash sale compares with listing.
Can the price change after I sign?
No. The written offer can differ from the first-call range, because by then we’ve seen the house. Once you sign, it stays.
What will I walk away with?
The offer minus any mortgage, liens or back taxes, on one sheet before you sign.
Selling a house as-is
The questions that come up most with houses that need work.
What does selling as-is mean?
It means you sell the house in its current condition, with the repairs it needs and the belongings you want to leave. You see our offer before you decide, and the closing date is yours.
Am I obligated to accept your offer?
No. You see the offer and every number behind it before you decide, and the offer is yours to accept or decline.
Do I have to make repairs or clean out the house first?
No. Take what you want and leave the rest. You sell the house as it is, and if you need more time to collect your belongings, tell us.
What kinds of houses do you buy?
Houses with a failing roof, foundation problems, old plumbing or wiring, water or fire damage, mold, a failed inspection or years of deferred maintenance. We also buy houses in fine shape that need to sell. If yours is not on this list, call us and describe it.
Do you really come to see the house?
Yes. One of us comes to the house and walks it with you before we make a written offer.
Will I get less than if I fix the house and list it?
A renovated house listed on the market will generally net the seller more than taking a cash offer. However, there is considerably more work, risk, time, and money involved. In order to sell a property by listing it, you will have to make needed repairs, manage contractors, and pay carrying costs such as the mortgage payment, taxes, and insurance for months. You will also have to pay realtor commissions and the seller’s closing costs. When comparing this option vs the cash offer option, many sellers determine that the extra amount of money they will net by fixing the house and selling on the market just isn’t worth the effort or risk.
How fast can you close?
You choose the closing date. Some sellers need to move quickly and some need a few months, and we plan around you. One of the houses we bought, an inherited home in Salem, closed in about 30 days.
Can I stay a few weeks after closing?
Often, yes. Tell us on the first call and we’ll put it in the contract. One seller got an extra 4 weeks to move out.
What if the house has a mortgage or liens?
They are usually paid from the sale proceeds at closing through the title company, and you receive what is left. Ask for your payoff amounts before you compare offers, because they change what you keep. We go over this with you at the start.
I inherited the house and live out of state. Can we do this remotely?
Yes. You can sign through the title company without traveling, and we can walk the house with you on a video call.
Is Better Off Home Buyers a legitimate company?
Yes. Better Off Home Buyers has been buying houses in Oregon and Washington since 2018 from our office in Portland, and we have an A+ from the BBB. Before you give us your address, you can meet the team, read real Google reviews from sellers on our reviews page, see the houses we bought and look at our proof of funds.
Where do you buy houses?
We buy houses across Oregon and Washington. See our Oregon page and our Washington page.
Ready to sell your house as it is?
Tell us what the house needs. We’ll come see it and make you an offer you can accept or decline.
We buy houses across Oregon and Washington. This page is general information and not legal or tax advice.