Best companies that buy houses for cash (2026)
Most “best cash buyer” lists are written by companies that sell cash offers themselves. This one isn't. CashBuyerRated doesn't buy houses, take referral fees, or let companies pay to rank. Below: the national companies by what they're best for, then the highest-scored local buyers from the 36 metros we track.
The short answer
Home in good shape?
Get an iBuyer offer first. They usually pay closest to market, minus a service fee.
Needs major repairs?
Compare two or three well-reviewed local buyers and a franchise office.
Not sure?
Use a marketplace to collect several offers, then compare what you'd net.
iBuyers: buy directly with their own money
Best for: Newer homes in good condition, when you want an offer closer to market value and can accept a service fee.
Marketplaces: collect offers from many investors
Best for: Getting several competing cash offers without calling buyers one by one.
- SundaeMarketplace: connects you with investor buyers · 8 of our metrosBBB A+ · Since 2018Read the Sundae review
- HomeLight Simple SaleMarketplace: connects you with investor buyers · NationwideBBB A+ · Since 2012Read the HomeLight Simple Sale review
- iBuyer.comMarketplace: connects you with investor buyers · NationwideTrustpilot 4.3★ (52) · Since 2020Read the iBuyer.com review
- Clever Cash OfferMarketplace: connects you with investor buyers · NationwideBBB A+ · Since 2017Read the Clever Cash Offer review
Franchise networks: local owners under a national brand
Best for: Homes that need major repairs, or inherited and hard-to-sell houses.
National cash buyers
Best for: As-is sales in the markets where it operates.
Highest-rated local cash home buyers
Top CashBuyerRated Scores across all 36 metros, high-confidence scores only.
- 1Doctor home STLSt. Louis, MO · 5★ · 184 Google reviews99
- 2
Cashforhomesnow.comDenver, CO · 5★ · 164 Google reviews98 - 3
Freedom Cash Home BuyersMiami, FL · 4.9★ · 145 Google reviews98 - 4
Total Cash Home BuyersMiami, FL · 4.9★ · 126 Google reviews98 - 5
Twin Home BuyerSan Francisco Bay Area, CA · 4.8★ · 115 Google reviews98 - 6
Obi BuysJacksonville, FL · 4.9★ · 272 Google reviews97 - 7
Florida Cash Home BuyersMiami, FL · 4.9★ · 244 Google reviews97 - 8
Rex Buys KCKansas City, MO · 4.9★ · 126 Google reviews97 - 9MemfixerupperMemphis, TN · 4.9★ · 85 Google reviews97
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MarketPro HomebuyersWashington, DC & Baltimore · 4.7★ · 748 Google reviews96
Highest-scored local buyer in each city
The top-scored local buyer in each metro. Open a city to compare every buyer there.
- Atlanta, GAWe Buy Houses Hotlanta · 89
- Austin, TXSmooth Closing · 95
- Boston, MAEphesus Cash Home Buyer · 90
- Charlotte, NCJohn Buys Your House · 95
- Chicago, ILTony Buys Homes · 95
- Columbus, OHOasis Home Buyers · 93
- Dallas, TXLegacy Home Buyers · 96
- Denver, COCashforhomesnow.com · 98
- Detroit, MISpeedy Sale Home Buyers · 95
- Houston, TXGreenlight Offer · 95
- Inland Empire, CARiverside Home Buyers · 91
- Jacksonville, FLObi Buys · 97
- Kansas City, MORex Buys KC · 97
- Knoxville, TNPro Source Home Buyers · 91
- Las Vegas, NVFast Vegas Home Buyers · 95
- Los Angeles, CAJohn Medina Buys Houses · 95
- Louisville, KYRapid Fire Home Buyers · 94
- Memphis, TNMemfixerupper · 97
- Miami, FLFreedom Cash Home Buyers · 98
- Milwaukee, WISell Now Wisconsin · 90
- Minneapolis, MNTrue Neighbor Homebuyers · 96
- Nashville, TNTN HomeBuyers · 95
- New York, NYNJiBuyers · 95
- Oklahoma City, OKSell My House Fast Oklahoma · 96
- Orlando, FL123SoldCash.com We buy houses in Florida · 96
- Philadelphia, PAROI National · 94
- Phoenix, AZCamelback Cash Offer · 94
- Portland, ORPDX Renovations · 91
- Sacramento, CABobby Buys Homes · 94
- San Antonio, TXAlamo City Housebuyer · 96
- San Diego, CAWeRevive · 91
- San Francisco Bay Area, CATwin Home Buyer · 98
- Seattle, WALegacy Offer · 94
- St. Louis, MODoctor home STL · 99
- Tampa, FLKM Home Buyers · 96
- Washington, DC & BaltimoreMarketPro Homebuyers · 96
Scores use public data as of each metro's last update. A high score isn't an endorsement or a guarantee of how a sale will go; check any buyer yourself before you sign.
How to pick the best cash buyer for your house
- Get at least three offers, including one iBuyer if your home qualifies.
- Compare what you'd net, after service fees, repair credits and closing costs, not the headline number.
- Ask about the earnest money: how much, and which title company holds it. See earnest money.
- Ask whether they'll assign the contract to another investor. See assignment.
- Get the price in writing after inspection, so it can't be cut days before closing. See the reduction call.
Common questions
What is the best company that buys houses for cash?
It depends on the house. iBuyers like Opendoor and Offerpad usually pay closest to market value for newer homes in good condition, but charge a service fee. For homes needing major repairs, a well-reviewed local buyer or franchise office is usually the better fit. Getting three or more offers is the most reliable way to find the best one for your home.
Are companies that buy houses for cash legit?
Many are, but quality varies widely. Check how long the company has been in business, its recent reviews, whether it shows proof of funds, how much earnest money it puts down and with whom, and whether it plans to assign your contract to another investor.
How much do companies that buy houses for cash pay?
Less than a traditional sale in most cases, because the buyer takes on repairs, holding costs and resale risk. iBuyers aim closer to market value for move-in-ready homes; local investors typically offer less for houses that need work. Compare offers by what you would net after all fees.
How does CashBuyerRated rate cash buyers?
Local buyers get a CashBuyerRated Score built from public data: Google rating and review volume, recent review activity, replies to unhappy sellers, time in business and transparency. Companies can't pay to be listed or ranked.