Jacksonville covers a lot of ground, and so do the reasons people need to sell here. A dated ranch in Arlington that needs a new roof. A family house in Springfield that nobody wants to take on. A rental on the Westside with tenants who stopped paying. If you'd rather skip the listing, the repairs and the waiting, a direct cash sale may be the simpler route.
MarKey Home Buyers is based in Atlanta and buys houses throughout Florida, including all of Jacksonville and Duval County. We'll talk with you by phone, text or email, set up a quick walkthrough, and close through a title company on your timeline.
Why Jacksonville owners call us
- We buy the house as it stands, so there's nothing to fix, paint or clean out.
- You pay no commissions or fees, and we cover typical closing costs.
- You'll have a written offer, usually within 24 hours, with our math explained.
- You choose the closing date, as soon as two weeks out when the title is clear.
Jacksonville situations we help with
We regularly look at houses where the owner is behind on the mortgage or facing a foreclosure case, houses that were inherited or are in probate, and properties with back taxes, code violations or title problems. We also buy from tired landlords, owners going through a divorce, and anyone whose house needs more work than they want to take on.
Jacksonville specifics
Jacksonville and Duval County have shared one consolidated government since October 1, 1968, which is why many county services live under the City of Jacksonville. A few offices are worth knowing if you're dealing with a hard situation:
- Foreclosure sales. Florida forecloses through the courts. In Duval County, the Clerk of the Circuit Court holds all foreclosure auctions online at duval.realforeclose.com, Monday through Friday, with the first sale at 11:00 a.m. If a sale brings in more than is owed, the owner can file a claim with the clerk for the surplus.
- Probate. Estate cases go through the circuit court for Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit and are filed with the Duval County Clerk's Probate Department, which also handles guardianships.
- Property taxes. The Duval County Tax Collector (taxcollector.jacksonville.gov) collects real estate taxes for the county.
- Code enforcement. The city's Municipal Code Compliance Division, part of the Neighborhoods Department, enforces property maintenance, unsafe structure and zoning rules. Complaints come in through (904) 630-CITY.
If you've been served in a foreclosure case, talk with your lender, a HUD-approved housing counselor or a Florida attorney about all your options. Selling is one of them, and we never charge a fee to look at yours.
Areas we buy in
We buy houses all over Duval County, including Arlington, the Southside, Mandarin, San Marco, Riverside and Avondale, Ortega, Murray Hill, Springfield, Downtown and Brooklyn, the Westside, the Northside, and the Beaches and Mayport. Don't see your area? Ask anyway. For more on selling elsewhere in the state, see our Florida cash home buyers page.
No pressure, ever. Our offer is free and comes with zero obligation. Even if we’re not the right fit, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Ready to move on from your Jacksonville house?Tell us where it is and what’s going on. You’ll get a straight answer and a written offer, at no cost to you.
Get My Jacksonville Cash Offer →Confidential · No obligation · Or call/text (678) 926-9776 How it works
Share your Jacksonville address online or call or text (678) 926-9776. We'll go over the house with you, set up a walkthrough and send a written cash offer. Accept it and we close with a title company on the day you pick, with no fees or commissions.
Questions sellers ask
Who buys houses for cash in Jacksonville, FL?
Several companies do, and they don’t all work the same way. MarKey is an Atlanta-based cash buyer that purchases houses across Jacksonville and Duval County, as-is, with no fees or commissions. Send us the address for a written, no-obligation offer.
How fast can I sell my house in Jacksonville?
With a cash buyer there’s no loan approval to wait on, so closing can happen in as little as two weeks when the title is clear. Probate, liens or title issues can stretch that out, and you pick the date.
Where are Duval County foreclosure auctions held?
The Duval County Clerk of the Circuit Court holds foreclosure auctions online at duval.realforeclose.com, Monday through Friday except legal holidays, with the first sale at 11:00 a.m. Your sale date comes from the court’s final judgment, so if you have one, send it to us and we’ll tell you honestly whether there’s time to close.
Can I sell my Jacksonville house if it has code violations?
Yes. We buy houses with open code cases and factor the needed work into our offer, so you don’t have to make repairs first. Fines or liens are typically settled from the sale at closing.
Do I need to clean out my house before selling to a cash buyer?
No. Take anything you want to keep and leave the rest behind. We handle the cleanout after closing.
