If you're looking for companies that buy houses for cash, you've probably noticed there are a lot of them, and they don't all work the same way. Some are local buyers. Some are national call centers that pass your information along. A few quote a big number over the phone and change it right before closing.
MarKey Home Buyers is a local Atlanta company. We buy houses directly from owners across metro Atlanta and Georgia, and in Florida, Texas and Tennessee. Here's how a direct cash sale works, and how to tell whether any buyer, including us, is legitimate.
How a direct cash sale works
- You reach out. Share the address and a little about the house and your situation.
- The buyer sees the house. Usually a short walkthrough. No cleaning or repairs needed.
- You get a written offer. A cash price and a purchase agreement you can read, ask about, and show to anyone you trust.
- A closing attorney or title company closes it. They check the title, pay off any mortgage or liens from the sale, and pay you the rest.
With no lender involved, there's no appraisal or loan approval to wait on. That's why a cash sale can close faster than a typical listing.
How to tell a legitimate cash buyer
- Proof of funds. They can show they have the money, or explain clearly how the purchase will be paid for.
- A written offer. Not just a number on the phone, but a real purchase agreement with the price, terms and closing date.
- A proper closing. The sale closes through a real estate closing attorney or licensed title company. In Georgia, closings are typically handled by a closing attorney.
- No upfront fees. You should never pay anything to get an offer or to sell, and you should never sign over your deed before closing.
- Straight answers. They tell you whether they're buying the house themselves or assigning the contract to another buyer, and they don't push you to sign today.
What MarKey does
We see the house, give you a written cash offer, usually within 24 hours, and show you how we got to the number. We pay typical closing costs and never charge fees or commissions. Most of the time we buy the house ourselves. If we plan to assign our contract to another buyer instead, we tell you up front, before you sign. You pick the closing date, in as little as two weeks when the title is clear, or later if you need time.
If listing with an agent would put more money in your pocket, we'll tell you. And if your situation is complicated, like an inherited house, missed mortgage payments, or a house that won't sell, we'll still give you a straight answer.
No pressure, ever. Our review is free and comes with zero obligation. Even if we’re not the right fit, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Want to see what a cash offer looks like?Send us the address. You’ll get a written offer with the math explained, and no obligation to take it.
Get My Cash Offer →Confidential · No obligation · Or call/text (678) 926-9776 How it works
Tell us about the property online or call or text (678) 926-9776. We'll set up a quick walkthrough, make a written offer, and if it works for you, close on the date you choose. No fees, no commissions, no obligation.
Questions sellers ask
How do cash home buyers in Atlanta work?
A cash buyer looks at your house, makes a written offer, and buys it directly from you, with no agent, listing or lender involved. The closing attorney or title company pays off your mortgage and any liens at closing and pays you the rest. Send us the address to see what that would look like for your house.
Are companies that buy houses for cash legit?
Many are, but it pays to check. A legitimate buyer puts the offer in writing, closes through a real estate attorney or title company, can show how the purchase is funded, and never asks you for money up front. We’re glad to answer any of those questions before you decide.
How much do cash home buyers pay for houses?
Cash offers are based on the house’s condition and what it would be worth after repairs, minus the cost of the work and the buyer’s costs. With us, you don’t pay commissions, repairs or typical closing costs, so compare what you’d actually walk away with, not just the price. We show you our math so you can compare for yourself.
How fast can a cash buyer close on a house in Atlanta?
Without a lender, a cash sale can close in as little as two weeks when the title is clear. Title issues, probate or liens can add time. You choose the date, and we work around your move.
Do I have to pay fees to sell my house for cash?
You shouldn’t, and with us you don’t. We charge no fees or commissions and we pay typical closing costs. If any buyer asks you to pay up front to get an offer or to sell, walk away.
