Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions swirling around in your head? Totally normal.
Below are the most common things sellers ask us when they’re thinking about selling a house fast in Bucks County, PA. If you don’t see your question here, just reach out — we actually answer the phone and emails.
Q: Are you going to list my house on the MLS, or are you actually buying it?
A: We don’t stick your house on the MLS and hope someone makes an offer. At Sam Buys Houses, we’re direct cash home buyers. We buy houses in Bucks County, PA and the surrounding areas that fit our criteria, using our own funds — no banks, no loan approvals, no drama.
Once we buy it, we might fix it up and resell it, or keep it as a rental. What we do after closing is our problem, not yours. Your part is simple: you pick a closing date, sign a few papers, and get your cash.
Q: How are you different from a real estate agent?
A: A traditional real estate agent:
Lists your property on the MLS
Schedules showings and open houses
Waits weeks or months for the right buyer to show up
Then collects a commission when (and if) it finally sells
In many markets, it can take 4–6 months to sell a house. On top of that, an agent’s commission is usually 3%–6% of the sale price. On a $100,000 house, that’s $3,000–$6,000 straight out of your pocket.
We don’t work like that.
We buy your house directly from you, as-is, for cash. No listings, no endless showings, no “let me check with my lender.” Because we’re using our own money, we can often give you a solid cash offer quickly and close in days, not months.
We make our living by taking on the risk — buying the house, handling repairs, and then reselling or renting it later. You get the convenience and speed; we do the heavy lifting after closing.
Want to see how selling your house fast in Bucks County, PA really compares?
| Selling w/ A Bucks County Agent | SOLD To Sam Buys Houses | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions / Fees: | Up to 6% of the sale price, paid by you. | $0 commissions. No hidden fees. |
| Who Pays Closing Costs? | Typically around 2%, again paid by you, the seller. | We cover ALL closing costs. |
| Inspection & Financing Contingency*: | Yes. Buyers can walk away or try to renegotiate after inspections or if financing falls apart. | No contingencies. We buy as-is with our own cash. |
| Appraisal Needed: | Yes. Most sales depend on the home appraising high enough for the bank. | Nope. We make straightforward cash offers. |
| Average Days Until Sold: | Roughly 90 days (often longer) from listing to closing. | We can make a cash offer right away and close within 2-3 weeks. |
| Number of Showings: | “It depends” – but usually dozens of people walking through your home. | One visit: us. No strangers touring your house. |
| Closing Date: | Usually 30–60+ days after you accept an offer. | You pick the date. We work on your timeline. |
| Who Pays For Repairs? | Negotiated during the inspection period | We pay for every repair after we buy it, not you. |
It gives the buyer time to hire an inspector, then either ask for repairs, ask for a price drop, or back out completely if they don’t like what they find.
** What’s a financing contingency?
It lets the buyer cancel if their lender won’t approve the loan or if the property doesn’t appraise high enough. That means even after you’ve accepted an offer, the deal can still fall apart.
When you sell your house to Sam Buys Houses, you skip all that uncertainty and go straight to a simple, as-is cash sale.
Q: Do you pay fair prices for properties, or are you just lowball investors?
A: Honest answer? We do buy houses for less than full “retail” value. That’s how we stay in business and make a profit when we fix the property up and resell or rent it.
But here’s why a lot of sellers in Bucks County, PA still love working with us:
You get cash, not “maybe someday” bank financing.
You don’t make any repairs—we take the house completely as-is.
You skip commissions, cleaning, open houses, and months of waiting.
We can close fast, on the exact day that works for you.
Many sellers aren’t chasing the very highest possible dollar; they want a sure, easy, stress-free exit. If that sounds like you, we’ll walk you through our offer so you can decide if the trade-off makes sense.
Our offers are 100% no-obligation. If you don’t like the number, you simply say “no thanks” and keep exploring your options—at least you’ll know exactly what a cash sale to Sam Buys Houses looks like.
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Q: How do you decide what to offer for my house?
A: Great question—and we’re happy to show you how the sausage is made
When we look at a property, we consider things like:
Where the house is located in Bucks County, PA.
The current condition of the home (and how much work it needs)
What similar houses nearby have actually sold for recently
The cost of repairs, holding costs, and closing costs on our side
How quickly you want or need to close
From there, we work backward to a fair cash price that gives you a strong, hassle-free offer and still leaves us room to renovate and make a profit later.
We’ll explain our numbers in plain English so you can see exactly how we arrived at your offer and decide if it works for you.
Q: Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
A: Nope. Zero. When you sell your house directly to Sam Buys Houses, you don’t pay agent commissions, junk fees, or “admin charges.” Traditional agents can eat up 3–6% of your sale price in fees—none of that happens here.
We give you a straightforward cash offer. If you like it, we handle the entire process and usually pay the closing costs too. We make our money later, after we’ve bought the property, fixed it up, and resold or rented it. You get a fast, clean sale and walk away with cash and no more property headaches.
Q: Is there any commitment when I provide my information?
A: Absolutely NOT. Telling us about your house is 100% no-obligation.
Here’s what really happens: you share a few details, we review the property, maybe hop on a quick call, and then we give you our best all-cash offer. If it works for you—great, we set a closing date. If it doesn’t, you just say “no thanks” and keep exploring other options.
No pressure, no hard sell. Your house, your decision.
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