Frequently Asked Questions
Maybe you have a few questions. That’s okay; most people do. Here is a quick collection of some of the questions people ask us, along with our answers. If you still have a question, don’t hesitate to contact us anytime. We would be happy to answer it for you.
Will you be listing my house on the MLS or actually buying it?
At Evergreen Home Buyers, we are not real estate agents and we do not put properties on the market. We are direct, professional home buyers who purchase houses in the Buffalo that fit our criteria. Because we use our own funds and private capital, you do not have to worry about bank approvals or financing delays
Once we purchase a property, we may renovate it and resell it to a local homeowner, or we may keep it as a long term rental. Our goal is to provide a simple, reliable sale for sellers while improving housing in the communities we serve.
Q: How are you different from a real estate agent?
Real estate agents typically list a property on the open market and wait for a buyer to come along. During that time, the home is shown to prospective buyers, offers are negotiated, and the process can take several months. In many markets, the average time to sell can be four to six months or more. When the home finally sells, the agent is paid a commission, often between three and six percent of the sale price. On a one hundred thousand dollar house, that could mean three thousand to six thousand dollars in commissions.
Agents provide an important service for sellers who have time, want to prepare the home for showings, and are comfortable paying those commissions. However, that approach is not right for every situation.
At Evergreen Home Buyers, we are not agents. We are direct home buyers. We purchase the property from you instead of listing it. Because we use our own cash and private funding, there are no bank approvals or long financing timelines to worry about. We can evaluate your home and make a decision within a few days, and sometimes the same day.
Our business works because we take on the risk. We buy the property as is, handle any repairs, and either resell it to another homeowner or keep it as a rental. This gives sellers a faster, simpler option without the uncertainty of the traditional listing process.
Looking for this to be broken down further? Here’s a comparison chart to give an overview:
| Selling w/ A Buffalo Agent | SOLD To Evergreen Home Buyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees: | Up to 6%, paid by you, the seller | None |
| Who Pays Closing Costs? | 2% on average is paid by you, the seller | We pay all costs. |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency*: | Yes, sales can fall through. | None needed |
| Appraisal Needed: | Yes, the sale is often subject to appraisal. | No, we make cash offers. |
| Average Days Until Sold: | +/- 91 Days | We provide immediate cash offers. |
| Number of Showings: | It Depends | 1 (Just Us) |
| Closing Date: | 30-60+/- days after accepting the buyer’s offer | The date of YOUR CHOICE. |
| Who Pays For Repairs? | Negotiated during the inspection period | We pay for all repairs. |
Q: Do you pay fair prices for properties?
Many of the homes we purchase are bought at a discount to full retail value. That allows us to cover renovation costs, holding expenses, and the risk involved, and then resell the home to a new owner or keep it as a rental. Our goal is to buy at a fair price that makes sense for both sides.
In our experience, many sellers are not focused on squeezing every last dollar out of the property. Instead, they value certainty, speed, and simplicity. We offer cash, we close quickly without bank financing, and you do not have to spend time or money on repairs, cleanouts, or agent commissions.
If you are looking for a straightforward sale and want to avoid the hassle of listing the property, we can work toward a price that feels fair for everyone involved. Our offers are always no obligation, so you are free to review the numbers and decide what is best for you. It never hurts to know what your cash option looks like.
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Q: How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
Great question, and we’re an open book. Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the value of comparable houses sold in the area recently. Taking the many pieces of information into consideration, we come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you, too.
Q: Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your house: there are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house directly to us compared to listing fees, where up to 6% comes out of your pocket. We’ll make you an offer and, if it’s a fit, then we’ll buy your house with no hassles and no fees. We’ll often pay for the closing costs, too! We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house and sell it for a profit. We’re taking the risks here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not. Once we buy the house from you, the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments, as well as cash in your hand.
Q: Is there any obligation when I submit my information?
There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us. We’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
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