Knox County, TN · Vacant house
Sell a Vacant House in Knox County, TN
An empty house keeps costing money while it waits. Share the address; if the property is a fit, the written offer sets out the timeline, so you can weigh carrying costs against the other ways to sell.
Start with the address of your Knox County, TN vacant house.
- No fees or commissions
- We pay closing costs
- Any condition
- Your closing date
Vacant House · Knox County, TN
Sell your vacant house in Knox County, TN
Vacant Knox County, TN houses still cost money every month: property taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep, and an empty house is harder to insure and to keep secure. If you own a Knox County, TN vacant house, Prominent Cash Offer buys it as-is, so you can stop paying to hold your Knox County, TN vacant house.
A vacant house keeps costing you: Knox County property taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep. Selling your Knox County, TN vacant house as-is stops those costs on the closing date you choose. For the tax side of selling a home, see IRS Publication 523, Selling Your Home.
Start with the address. If your Knox County, TN vacant house is a fit, you get a written cash offer with the amount and the terms spelled out, and no obligation to accept it. There are no fees or commissions, we pay the closing costs, and you choose the closing date.
Prominent Cash Offer buys Knox County, TN vacant houses directly, with no listing. Read the full guide to selling a vacant house, see how we buy houses in Knox County, TN, or compare vacant houses across Tennessee. We buy vacant houses nationwide too. For state services, start at TN.gov.
Before you compare offers
Before you sell your Knox County, TN vacant house: have these ready.
Prominent buys Knox County, TN vacant houses. Whoever you talk to, these make any offer for your Knox County, TN vacant house easier to judge.
Secure and insure it
Confirm the insurance still covers a vacant property.
Keep the utilities sensible
Decide what stays on for showings, inspections, and freeze protection.
List the carrying costs
Taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep per month.
Sell direct
Sell your Knox County, TN vacant house without a real estate agent
Selling your Knox County, TN vacant house without an agent means no listing photos, no open houses and no buyer financing to fall through.
No fees or commissions
Sell your Knox County, TN vacant house with no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.
No repairs or cleaning
Sell your Knox County, TN vacant house exactly as it is. Don't fix, paint, clean, or clear out a thing.
Certainty
We pay cash for Knox County, TN vacant 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 Knox County, TN vacant house.
Avoid the agent search
No interviewing agents and no listing appointments: you sell your Knox County, TN vacant house directly to the buyer.
No binding listing contract
Nothing locks your Knox County, TN vacant 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 Knox County, TN vacant house is yours.
Skip the paperwork and uncertainty
We handle the paperwork for your Knox County, TN vacant house with the title company, from offer to closing.
A simplified process
Share the address of your Knox County, TN vacant 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
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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
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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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About Knox County, TN
About Knox County, TN, where we buy vacant houses
Knox County is in East Tennessee along the Tennessee River, at the confluence of the Holston and French Broad rivers in the Great Valley. Knoxville is the county seat, and Farragut is the only other incorporated town. The University of Tennessee, health care, nearby federal research at Oak Ridge, manufacturing and media drive the economy.
Knox County is the 3rd-most populous county in Tennessee, home to about 506,748 people. Its cities and towns include Knoxville and Farragut, and it covers 23 ZIP codes.
Sources: Knox County · Knox County, Tennessee — Census Bureau profile · TN.gov
The real cost of listing
What listing your Knox County, TN vacant 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 Knox County, TN
Selling your Knox County, TN vacant 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 Knox County, TN, 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
Other ways to sell
If a cash sale isn't the right fit in Knox County, TN
Cash offers are Prominent's primary service. Other arrangements are considered case by case, and not every property, seller or state qualifies.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about selling your Knox County, TN vacant house
Share the address of your Knox County, TN vacant house and ask us anything about the sale. There's no obligation.
Get your cash offerCan I sell a vacant house in Knox County, TN?
Yes. We buy vacant houses as it is, with no repairs and no clean-out, including ones that have been empty for a long time.
Why sell a vacant house in Knox County, TN instead of holding it?
An empty house still costs taxes, insurance and upkeep, and can be harder to insure. Selling ends those costs; you choose the closing date.
Do you buy houses in Knox County, TN?
Yes. We buy houses across Knox County, in Knoxville and Farragut and every smaller town and rural area in between.
How do I sell my Knox County, TN 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 Knox County, TN as they are, in any condition: needing major repairs, damaged, or simply outdated. Leave behind anything you don't want.
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 if there are liens or back taxes?
Yes. Liens and back taxes are usually paid from the sale proceeds at closing, through the title company.
Do you buy in the counties around Knox County?
Yes: Loudon County, Grainger County, Sevier County, Anderson County, and Blount County, and every other county in Tennessee.
Where is the deed recorded when I sell in Knox County?
With Knox County Register of Deeds. The title company files it at closing and settles any liens or back taxes; Knox County Property Assessor handles the property's assessment.
Keep reading
More ways to sell your Knox County, TN vacant house
- We buy houses in Knox County, TN
- The full guide: vacant house
- Sell a Vacant House nationwide
- Sell a House Facing Foreclosure in Knox County, TN
- Sell an Inherited House in Knox County, TN
- Sell a House in Probate in Knox County, TN
- Sell a Tax Delinquent House in Knox County, TN
- Sell a House As-Is in Knox County, TN
- Sell a House With Tenants in Knox County, TN
- Sell a House During a Divorce in Knox County, TN
- Sell a House With Liens or Back Taxes in Knox County, TN
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Knox County, TN · Vacant house
Sell your Knox County, TN vacant 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 Knox County, TN vacant house.
No obligation. You choose the closing date.