Kentucky · We buy houses
We Buy Houses in Kentucky
Sell your Kentucky house with Prominent Cash Offer. No hassle, no waiting, no commissions, no closing costs. Your trusted home buyer for any property, in any condition. We've bought houses for 10 years, nationwide.
Start with the address of your Kentucky house.
- No fees or commissions
- We pay closing costs
- Any condition
- Your closing date

About Kentucky
Selling a house in Kentucky
Frankfort is Kentucky's capital, while Louisville and Lexington are its largest cities. The state is known for bourbon, thoroughbred horses, and the Kentucky Derby, and it has a large auto-manufacturing and logistics sector, including UPS's global air hub in Louisville.
Kentucky is home to about 4,588,372 people across 120 counties. We buy houses in every one of them, from Jefferson County, Fayette County, Kenton County, and Warren County to the smallest rural counties, and in cities like Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, and Georgetown.
Its economy runs on automotive manufacturing, logistics and air cargo, healthcare, bourbon and distilling, equine industry and coal and energy. Major employers include Humana, Toyota, Ford, UPS Worldport, Yum! Brands, and GE Appliances, and the state is home to University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. Visitors know it for Mammoth Cave National Park, Churchill Downs, Kentucky Horse Park, and Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.
Kentucky's housing skews mixed in age: 47% of homes predate 1980, and 32% of households rent. About 10% of homes stand empty. Older houses often need work a listing would expect you to fix first; we buy them as-is, with no repairs or cleaning. Rentals sell with tenants in place, and we pay the closing costs.
Selling a house in Kentucky closes through a title company, which records the deed with the county and settles any liens or back taxes from the sale. Official information is on the state's portal, Kentucky.gov, and property tax questions go to the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
Sources: Kentucky — Census Bureau profile · Kentucky.gov · Kentucky Department of Revenue
On the map
Every county in Kentucky
Choose a county on the map to go to its page, or pick one from the lists below.
Largest cities in Kentucky
- Louisville640,796
- Lexington329,437
- Bowling Green79,076
- Owensboro60,675
- Covington41,611
- Georgetown40,518
- Richmond39,581
- Elizabethtown34,565
- Florence33,763
- Nicholasville33,458
- Hopkinsville30,800
- Independence30,196
- Jeffersontown29,388
- Frankfort28,610
- Henderson27,750
- Paducah26,712
- Radcliff22,706
- Ashland21,066
- Erlanger20,172
- Madisonville19,502
- Winchester19,413
- Mount Washington18,863
- Murray18,567
- Shelbyville18,048
Counties in Kentucky
- Adair County
- Allen County
- Anderson County
- Ballard County
- Barren County
- Bath County
- Bell County
- Boone County
- Bourbon County
- Boyd County
- Boyle County
- Bracken County
- Breathitt County
- Breckinridge County
- Bullitt County
- Butler County
- Caldwell County
- Calloway County
- Campbell County
- Carlisle County
- Carroll County
- Carter County
- Casey County
- Christian County
- Clark County
- Clay County
- Clinton County
- Crittenden County
- Cumberland County
- Daviess County
- Edmonson County
- Elliott County
- Estill County
- Fayette County
- Fleming County
- Floyd County
- Franklin County
- Fulton County
- Gallatin County
- Garrard County
- Grant County
- Graves County
- Grayson County
- Green County
- Greenup County
- Hancock County
- Hardin County
- Harlan County
- Harrison County
- Hart County
- Henderson County
- Henry County
- Hickman County
- Hopkins County
- Jackson County
- Jefferson County
- Jessamine County
- Johnson County
- Kenton County
- Knott County
- Knox County
- Larue County
- Laurel County
- Lawrence County
- Lee County
- Leslie County
- Letcher County
- Lewis County
- Lincoln County
- Livingston County
- Logan County
- Lyon County
- Madison County
- Magoffin County
- Marion County
- Marshall County
- Martin County
- Mason County
- McCracken County
- McCreary County
- McLean County
- Meade County
- Menifee County
- Mercer County
- Metcalfe County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Morgan County
- Muhlenberg County
- Nelson County
- Nicholas County
- Ohio County
- Oldham County
- Owen County
- Owsley County
- Pendleton County
- Perry County
- Pike County
- Powell County
- Pulaski County
- Robertson County
- Rockcastle County
- Rowan County
- Russell County
- Scott County
- Shelby County
- Simpson County
- Spencer County
- Taylor County
- Todd County
- Trigg County
- Trimble County
- Union County
- Warren County
- Washington County
- Wayne County
- Webster County
- Whitley County
- Wolfe County
- Woodford County
Sell direct
Sell your Kentucky house without a real estate agent
Skip the listing: sell your Kentucky house with no showings, no commissions, and a closing date you choose.
No fees or commissions
Sell your Kentucky house with no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.
No repairs or cleaning
Sell your Kentucky house exactly as it is. Don't fix, paint, clean, or clear out a thing.
Certainty
We pay cash for Kentucky houses, so there's no buyer's mortgage to wait on or fall through.
Speed
Skip the listing, the showings, and the wait for a buyer's loan when you sell your Kentucky house.
Avoid the agent search
No interviewing agents and no listing appointments: you sell your Kentucky house directly to the buyer.
No binding listing contract
Nothing locks your Kentucky house into a listing for months. Review the offer; you're under no obligation to accept it.
Flexibility
Close soon, or later if you need time to move. The closing date for your Kentucky house is yours.
Skip the paperwork and uncertainty
We handle the paperwork for your Kentucky house with the title company, from offer to closing.
A simplified process
Share the address of your Kentucky house, get a cash offer, pick a closing date. That's the whole process.
Seller stories
Every property has a story behind it.
Seller story · Probate · Sold as-is
This was without a doubt the best experience I could have hoped for as a first time home seller!
Seller story · Sold as-is
Rated 5 out of 5
He offered to help load the Uhaul truck for us.
John Osterloh Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
…[Prominent Cash Offer] understood and responded to our needs.
Mark Erpelding Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
[Prominent Cash Offer] made it easy as possible the whole time as [they] looked out for my concerns with CARE always!!!
Mark Benson Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
All I had to do was show up at the closing and collect a check.
Dec Barry Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
…[Prominent Cash Offer] is the best real estate investor I have ever worked with…
Mackonnen HidruSaint Paul
Seller story · Previous offer fell through
Rated 5 out of 5
We had a previous offer with another investor that fell through, on short notice they were able to come in and close in 2 weeks!
Nick LaRosaTampa, FL Seller story · Numbers held at closing
Rated 5 out of 5
I was pleasantly surprised at closing that the numbers didn’t change, something that I have heard is not always the case with some other companies.
Steven Evanson Seller story · Chose the closing date
Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome experience working with [Prominent Cash Offer] – the sale of our home couldn’t have been more pleasant and straightforward.
Shelby and Ben HuhnerSaint Paul, MN Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
Smooth transaction from beginning to end. All the pieces came through just as they said they would!
Cindy CornettAustin, TX Seller story
Rated 5 out of 5
Connecting with [Prominent Cash Offer] made the job of selling the house easy, stress free and seamless.
Dec Barry Seller story · Two properties
Rated 5 out of 5
Their clear communication, prompt responses, and guidance throughout the transactions were truly impressive.
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Any condition · Any situation
Sell your house in Kentucky, whatever the situation.
Every sale in Kentucky starts somewhere different: an inheritance, a missed payment, a rental you're done managing. Choose yours.
- Sell a House Facing Foreclosure in KentuckyBehind on payments? A quick cash sale can let you sell on your terms before the sale date.Learn more
- Sell an Inherited House in KentuckyInherited a house you don't plan to keep? Sell it as it is, with no clean-out and no repairs.Learn more
- Sell a House in Probate in KentuckySelling through an estate? We work with the personal representative and the court's timeline.Learn more
- Sell a Tax Delinquent House in KentuckyBehind on property taxes? The amount owed and the county's deadlines matter more than anything else.Learn more
- Sell a House As-Is in KentuckyMajor repairs, damage, or years of deferred upkeep: we buy it as-is.Learn more
- Sell a House With Tenants in KentuckyTired of being a landlord? Sell the rental as it is, tenants and all.Learn more
- Sell a Vacant House in KentuckyAn empty house keeps costing money while it waits.Learn more
- Sell a House During a Divorce in KentuckySell quickly, with one cash offer both owners can review, and move on.Learn more
- Sell a House With Liens or Back Taxes in KentuckyBehind on property taxes? What's owed can be paid from the sale at closing.Learn more
- Sell a Fire-Damaged House in KentuckyAfter a fire, safety and the insurance file come first.Learn more
What we buy
Every kind of property in Kentucky.
- We buy Kentucky housesSingle-family homes in any condition: outdated, damaged, vacant or occupied.Sell your Kentucky house
- We buy Kentucky apartment buildingsDuplexes to apartment complexes, tenants in place, underwritten on the rent roll as it is.Sell your Kentucky apartment building
- We buy Kentucky commercial propertiesRetail, office and mixed-use, vacant or leased.Sell your Kentucky commercial property
- We buy Kentucky self-storage facilitiesDrive-up and climate-controlled storage units, customers in place, underwritten on the rent roll as it is.Sell your Kentucky self-storage facility
- We buy Kentucky land and lotsVacant parcels, with or without access, utilities or zoning.Sell your Kentucky land
- We buy Kentucky mobile homesOn owned land or a leased lot, titled either way.Sell your Kentucky mobile home
Kentucky housing, by the numbers
We buy houses for cash in Kentucky
Older homes, rentals, and empty houses: whatever Kentucky house you're selling, you can sell it as it is.
- 47%of homes were built before 1980 in Kentucky
Older Kentucky house that needs updating, repairs, or a new roof? We buy it as-is.
Sell as-is - 32%of occupied homes are rented in Kentucky
Tired landlord? Sell your Kentucky rental with the tenants in place.
Sell with tenants - 10%of housing units were vacant in Kentucky
An empty Kentucky house still costs taxes, insurance, and upkeep. We buy vacant Kentucky houses.
Sell a vacant house
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Figures are estimates with margins of error.
The real cost of listing
What listing your Kentucky house really costs you.
The asking price isn't what you take home. On a typical sale, around 10–12% of the price goes to commissions, closing costs and concessions, before repairs and the months of waiting.
Listing with an agent
10–12%of the sale price, typically
- Listing agent's commission
- ~3%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- ~3%
- Closing costs
- 3–5%
- Seller concessions
- Up to 3%
- Repairs and preparation
- Paid by you, before you list
- Time to close
- Around 90 days
- Showings and open houses
- On buyers' schedules
- Buyer financing
- Can fall through
Selling to Prominent
0%taken out of your price
- Listing agent's commission
- 0%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- 0%
- Closing costs
- We pay them
- Seller concessions
- None
- Repairs and preparation
- None. We buy as-is
- Time to close
- The date you choose
- Showings and open houses
- None
- Buyer financing
- Cash. Nothing to fall through
Typical figures. Actual costs vary by market and agreement. See the full comparison
Selling in Kentucky
Selling your Kentucky house to Prominent Cash Offer vs. listing it with a real estate agent
| What changes | Prominent Cash Offer | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | None | Agent commissions, usually a percentage of the sale price |
| Fees and closing costs | None. We pay the closing costs | Your share of closing costs, plus any fees in the listing agreement |
| Repairs | None. We buy as-is | Often expected before listing, or after the buyer's inspection |
| Cleaning and clearing out | Leave what you don't want | Cleaned, cleared, and staged for showings |
| Showings | None | Showings and open houses on buyers' schedules |
| Financing | Cash, with no loan to fall through | Most buyers need a mortgage, and approvals can fall through |
| Closing date | You choose it | Negotiated with the buyer and their lender |
| Time to sell | Fast, on your schedule | Time on the market, then the buyer's closing process |
In Kentucky, a house in top condition may sell for more on the open market. A direct sale gives up some of that price for certainty, speed and no repair bills. What matters is what reaches you. Compare in detail
Selling options
More than one way to sell in Kentucky.
Cash offers are Prominent's primary service. Other arrangements are considered case by case, and not every property, seller or state qualifies.
- Get a cash offerA written cash offer, no fees or commissions, closing costs paid, and a closing date you choose.We buy houses in Kentucky
- Explore a structured saleWhere it can be done properly, a structured retail sale such as a novation may aim for a higher price over a longer timeline. Not guaranteed.How a novation works
- Explore flexible termsSeller financing, cash plus payments, or a lease option, where the property and the rules allow it.Seller financing
Seller financing in Kentucky · Cash plus terms in Kentucky · Novation in Kentucky · Subject-to in Kentucky · Lease option in Kentucky · Creative financing in Kentucky
Designed around you
Sell your Kentucky house fast: a process designed for your convenience
Leave the furniture, the repairs and the cleanup to us. Liens and back taxes are settled through the title company at closing, there are no fees, commissions or closing costs, and the closing date is yours to pick. Selling your Kentucky house takes as long as you need it to, and no longer.
- We handleSo you don't have to
- RepairsNone needed. We buy as-is.
- CleaningLeave it as it is.
- Clearing outLeave behind what you don't want.
- Liens and back taxesSettled at closing, through the title company.
- Closing costsWe pay them.
- PaperworkHandled with the title company.
- Closing dateYou choose it.
Why sellers choose us
Why sellers choose a cash home buyer in Kentucky
Simple selling process
One conversation, one written cash offer for your Kentucky house, one closing date you choose. No showings, no open houses, no back-and-forth with buyers.
Sell fast for cash
We pay cash for Kentucky houses, so there's no lender, no loan appraisal, and no financing contingency. You can close as soon as the title work is done.
Flexible selling time
Need to close soon? We can. Need a few weeks to move out of your Kentucky house? Pick a later date. The timeline works around you.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about selling your Kentucky house
Share the address of your Kentucky house and ask us anything about the sale. There's no obligation.
Get your cash offerDo you buy houses everywhere in Kentucky?
Yes, in all 120 counties, from Jefferson County, Fayette County, Kenton County, Warren County, and Boone County to the smallest rural counties, and in 418 cities and towns.
How do I sell my Kentucky house to Prominent Cash Offer?
Prominent Cash Offer is a cash home buyer: we buy houses for cash, as they are. Share the address and a little about the house. If it's a fit, we make you a fair cash offer in writing. If you accept, you choose the closing date and we handle the paperwork with the title company.
Do I need to make repairs or clean before I sell?
No. We buy houses in Kentucky as they are, in any condition: needing major repairs, damaged, or simply outdated. Leave behind anything you don't want.
How fast can I sell my Kentucky house?
As fast as the title work allows, or later if you need time to move. We pay cash, so there's no buyer's loan to wait on, and you choose the closing date.
What situations do you buy houses in?
Every situation, including inherited houses and probate, foreclosure, divorce, relocation, rentals with tenants, vacant houses, and houses behind on property taxes.
Can I sell my Kentucky house if I'm behind on property taxes?
Yes. Back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Questions about a tax bill itself go to the county or to the Kentucky Department of Revenue.
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Kentucky
Sell your Kentucky house for cash, as-is.
- No fees
- No commissions
- No closing costs
- Any condition
- You choose the closing date
Get your cash offer
Start with the address of your Kentucky house.
No obligation. You choose the closing date.

