Texas · As-is / needs repairs

Sell a House As-Is in Texas

A house that needs work can be sold as it is; the question is what that does to the terms. Share the condition honestly; if the property is a fit, the written offer shows the amount and the conditions, so you can compare it with repairing first or listing as-is.

254counties
1,221cities and towns
1,989ZIP codes

Start with the property

Private by default

Start with the address of your Texas house as-is.

Step 1 of 520%

We use the address to understand which property you mean. No offer is generated on this step.

  • No fees or commissions
  • We pay closing costs
  • Any condition
  • Your closing date

House As-Is · Texas

Sell your house as-is in Texas

Selling a Texas house as-is means you don't fix, paint, clean or clear out anything first. Prominent Cash Offer buys Texas houses as-is: major repairs, damage or years of deferred upkeep, it doesn't matter. The written cash offer for your Texas house as-is reflects the condition, so there are no surprises after an inspection.

Selling your Texas house as-is as-is still means disclosing what you know. Homes built before 1978 may have lead-based paint; see the EPA's lead guidance for older homes. For the tax side of selling a home, see IRS Topic 701, Sale of your home.

Start with the address. If your Texas house as-is 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 Texas houses as-is directly, with no listing. Read the full guide to selling a house as-is, see how we buy houses in Texas. We buy houses as-is nationwide too. For state services, start at Texas.gov.

Before you compare offers

Before you sell your Texas house as-is: have these ready.

Prominent buys Texas houses as-is. Whoever you talk to, these make any offer for your Texas house as-is easier to judge.

01

Write down the condition

What you know about the roof, systems, foundation, water, and any damage.

02

Gather the records

Permits, insurance claims, and invoices for past repairs.

03

Compare on net

Repair first, list as-is, or sell directly, compared on what reaches you.

Sell direct

Sell your Texas house as-is without a real estate agent

Skip the listing: sell your Texas house as-is with no showings, no commissions, and a closing date you choose.

  • No fees or commissions

    Sell your Texas house as-is with no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.

  • No repairs or cleaning

    Sell your Texas house as-is exactly as it is. Don't fix, paint, clean, or clear out a thing.

  • Certainty

    We pay cash for Texas houses as-is, 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 Texas house as-is.

  • Avoid the agent search

    No interviewing agents and no listing appointments: you sell your Texas house as-is directly to the buyer.

  • No binding listing contract

    Nothing locks your Texas house as-is 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 Texas house as-is is yours.

  • Skip the paperwork and uncertainty

    We handle the paperwork for your Texas house as-is with the title company, from offer to closing.

  • A simplified process

    Share the address of your Texas house as-is, 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!

Mark BensonCoon Rapids, MNRated 5 out of 5
  • 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.

    Ali M.Dallas, TX
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About Texas

About Texas, where we buy houses as-is

Austin is the capital of Texas, and Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin are its largest cities. The second-largest state by area and population leads the country in oil and gas production, has no personal income tax, and has drawn a large number of corporate headquarters to Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin.

Texas is home to about 31,290,831 people across 254 counties. We buy houses in every one of them, from Harris County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, and Bexar County to the smallest rural counties, and in cities like Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso.

Sources: Texas — Census Bureau profile · Texas.gov · Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

The real cost of listing

What listing your Texas house as-is 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
$350,000
A typical listing costs you$35,000 – $42,000
Selling to Prominent costs you$0

Typical figures. Actual costs vary by market and agreement. See the full comparison

Selling in Texas

Selling your Texas house as-is to Prominent Cash Offer vs. listing it with a real estate agent

Selling to Prominent Cash Offer compared with listing with a real estate agent
What changesProminent Cash OfferListing with an agent
CommissionsNoneAgent commissions, usually a percentage of the sale price
Fees and closing costsNone. We pay the closing costsYour share of closing costs, plus any fees in the listing agreement
RepairsNone. We buy as-isOften expected before listing, or after the buyer's inspection
Cleaning and clearing outLeave what you don't wantCleaned, cleared, and staged for showings
ShowingsNoneShowings and open houses on buyers' schedules
FinancingCash, with no loan to fall throughMost buyers need a mortgage, and approvals can fall through
Closing dateYou choose itNegotiated with the buyer and their lender
Time to sellFast, on your scheduleTime on the market, then the buyer's closing process

If the house is move-in ready and you have months to wait, listing may net more. If it needs work, or time matters, a direct sale often comes out closer than the asking price suggests. Compare the net, not the headline. Compare in detail

Other ways to sell

If a cash sale isn't the right fit in Texas

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 Texas house as-is

Still have a question?

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Can I sell my house as-is in Texas?

Yes. We buy houses as it is, with no repairs and no clean-out: needing major repairs, damaged, or simply outdated. The offer is in writing, with no fees or commissions.

Do I have to fix anything before selling my house as-is in Texas?

No. You don't fix, paint, or clean anything. You still tell us what you know about the house's condition, and the written offer reflects it.

Do you buy houses everywhere in Texas?

Yes, in all 254 counties, from Harris County, Dallas County, Tarrant County, Bexar County, and Travis County to the smallest rural counties, and in 1,221 cities and towns.

How do I sell my Texas 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 Texas 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.

Can I sell my Texas 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 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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Texas · As-is / needs repairs

Sell your Texas house as-is for cash, as-is.

  • No fees
  • No commissions
  • No closing costs
  • Any condition
  • You choose the closing date

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Start with the property

Private by default

Start with the address of your Texas house as-is.

Step 1 of 520%

We use the address to understand which property you mean. No offer is generated on this step.

No obligation. You choose the closing date.

Sell your Texas house as-is for cashNo fees · No commissions · Any condition

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