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"We buy houses" companies in Boston, MA, rated

We found 36 companies that advertise “we buy houses” or “sell your house fast for cash” in the Boston area. 14 have enough public reviews to score. Compare them on Google ratings and recent activity before you sign anything.

Data as of October 2026. How we rate buyers

36

cash home buyers in the Boston area

42%

have zero Google reviews

2

Google reviews for the typical buyer

6

reviewed buyers with no new Google review in 12 months

Top-rated cash home buyers in Boston

Ranked by CashBuyerRated Score. Companies can't pay to rank.

  1. 1Ephesus Cash Home Buyer logoEphesus Cash Home Buyer5★ · 114 Google reviews · 33 new in 12 months · high confidence
    90
  2. 2We Buy Ugly Houses Boston, MA logoWe Buy Ugly Houses Boston, MA4.8★ · 91 Google reviews · 13 new in 12 months · high confidenceRecent reviews lower: 5.0★ → 4.7★HomeVestors franchiseReplies to reviews
    84
  3. 3Paul Francis Homes logoPaul Francis Homes4.9★ · 51 Google reviews · 30 new in 12 months · high confidence
    80
  4. 4Eclipse Buys Homes logoEclipse Buys Homes4.9★ · 70 Google reviews · 12 new in 12 months · high confidenceRecent reviews lower: 5.0★ → 4.3★
    79
  5. 5Neighborhood Homebuyers logoNeighborhood Homebuyers4.9★ · 11 Google reviews · 11 new in 12 months · low confidenceReplies to reviews
    79
  6. 6Telegraph Hill Home Buyers logoTelegraph Hill Home Buyers4.8★ · 23 Google reviews · 5 new in 12 months · medium confidence
    78
  7. 7I Buy Worcester logoI Buy Worcester5★ · 30 Google reviews · 28 new in 12 months · medium confidence
    77
  8. 8Boston Investors logoBoston Investors5★ · 5 Google reviews · 3 new in 12 months · low confidenceReplies to reviews
    75
  9. 9Pavel Buys Houses logoPavel Buys Houses5★ · 22 Google reviews · last Google review 12 months ago · medium confidenceNo new Google reviews in 12 months
    69
  10. 10Modern Property Solutions logoModern Property Solutions4.7★ · 12 Google reviews · last Google review 39 months ago · low confidenceNo new Google reviews in 39 monthsReplies to reviews
    69
  11. 11Freedom Home Buyers logoFreedom Home Buyers5★ · 12 Google reviews · 5 new in 12 months · low confidenceWebsite not working
    69
  12. 12We Buy Old Properties logoWe Buy Old Properties5★ · 8 Google reviews · 8 new in 12 months · low confidence
    69
  13. 13Pegasus Home Buyers logoPegasus Home Buyers5★ · 18 Google reviews · last Google review 14 months ago · medium confidenceNo new Google reviews in 14 months
    63
  14. 14OG Buys Houses logoOG Buys Houses4.2★ · 5 Google reviews · last Google review 20 months ago · low confidenceNo new Google reviews in 20 monthsReplies to reviews
    63

The Boston cash-buyer market by the numbers

How Boston compares with the other 35 metros we track, from the same public data as the ranking.

  • Boston ranks 33rd of the 36 metros we track by number of listed cash buyers: 36, against a median of 62.
  • The typical Boston buyer has 2 Google reviews, below the 4-review median across all 36 metros.
  • 28% of Boston buyers received a new Google review in the last 90 days, above the 26% median across all 36 metros.
  • 1 of the 36 Boston listings is a franchise or national brand (3%), above the 2% median across all 36 metros.
  • Ephesus Cash Home Buyer ranks first in Boston with a score of 90, below the 95-point top-score median across all 36 metros.

36

listed cash buyers (33rd of 36 metros by count)

2

Google reviews for the typical buyer (median metro: 4)

17%

advertise a closing window (median metro: 18%)

28%

got a new Google review in 90 days (median metro: 26%)

17%

with a BBB profile we matched (median metro: 18%)

0

shared-phone groups under different brand names

1

franchise or national brand listed

90

top score in Boston (Ephesus Cash Home Buyer); median metro top score 95

What's different about selling for cash in Massachusetts

State rules that apply to a cash sale in Massachusetts, each with its source. This isn't legal advice; check the source before you rely on it.

National buyers active in Boston

Big national companies and marketplaces that say they buy homes in the Boston area.

Other cash buyers in the Boston area

Not enough public reviews to score yet. Fewer reviews doesn't mean a bad buyer, just less track record to check.

How to sell your house fast in Boston

Speed usually costs some price. Here's how the three main routes compare, and what Boston cash buyers promise on their own websites.

RouteTime to closePriceBest for
Local cash buyer ("we buy houses")Often 1–3 weeks; many advertise 7 daysBelow market; varies widely by buyerRepairs, inherited homes, tight deadlines
iBuyerUsually a few weeks; you pick the dateCloser to market for newer homes, minus a service feeNewer homes in good condition
Listing with an agentLongest: showings plus buyer financingUsually the highest priceWhen you have time and the home shows well

  • 6

    Boston buyers advertise closing in 7 days or less

  • 12

    say they buy as-is, with no repairs

  • 3

    say they pay closing costs

These are claims from company websites, not verified results. A fast closing only helps if the price holds: iBuyers active here include Opendoor. See the best national cash buyers and how to sell as-is without getting lowballed.

Before you sign with any Boston cash buyer

  • Earnest money

    A real buyer puts down a meaningful deposit with a title company, not $10.

  • Short inspection window

    A long "due diligence" period lets a buyer walk away or cut the price later.

  • No price cuts at closing

    Ask what happens to the price after inspection. Get it in writing.

  • Who's really buying

    Ask if they plan to assign your contract to another investor.

  • Proof of funds

    A cash buyer should show proof they can pay, on request.

  • No pressure

    "Sign today or the offer's gone" is a red flag.

  • A lawsuit can cloud your title

    In Massachusetts, a buyer suing to force a sale you backed out of can record a memorandum of lis pendens against the home, under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 184, § 15. Read the terms for backing out before you sign.

Have an offer? Check the actual purchase contract for assignment rights, inspection deadlines, and other terms before you sign.

Check the contract

Questions about selling to a cash buyer in Boston

How many cash home buyers are in Boston?

As of October 2026, CashBuyerRated found 36 companies that advertise buying houses for cash in the Boston, MA area. 42% of them have no Google reviews, and the typical buyer has 2.

Who is the highest-rated cash home buyer in Boston?

By CashBuyerRated Score, Ephesus Cash Home Buyer ranks first in Boston with a score of 90, based on a 5-star Google rating across 114 reviews. Scores use public data until verified seller reviews come in.

How can I sell my house fast in Boston?

The fastest route is usually a direct cash buyer or an iBuyer, since there are no showings or buyer financing to wait on. 6 of the 36 Boston cash buyers we track advertise a closing timeline on their website, typically 7 days. Expect to trade some price for speed: get several offers and compare what you'd net after fees.

How do I know if a Boston cash buyer is legit?

Check how long they've been in business and how many recent reviews they have, ask for proof of funds, confirm the earnest money amount and who holds it, and ask whether they plan to assign your contract to another investor.

Is there a transfer tax when I sell my house in Massachusetts?

Yes. In Massachusetts, the transfer tax on a ~$350,000 home is about 0.456% of the price, paid by the seller. Deeds excise $2.28 per $500 (Barnstable County $3.24).

Source: mass.gov

What is a lis pendens in Massachusetts?

A lis pendens is a public notice, recorded in a county's property records, that a lawsuit involving the property is pending. In Massachusetts it is called a memorandum of lis pendens, under Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 184, § 15. No fixed expiration in statute. It lasts until it is dissolved, voluntarily or by the court. The filer can record a voluntary dissolution. The owner can move to dissolve it, or file a special motion to dismiss a frivolous claim, which brings dissolution plus costs and attorney's fees if granted.

Source: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 184, § 15

Is selling to a cash buyer a good idea?

It can be when speed and certainty matter more than price, for example with an inherited house, major repairs, or a tight deadline. Cash offers are usually below full market value, so compare several offers and read the contract before you sign.

Company data from Google Maps, public domain registries, and each company's own website, collected October 2026. Information may change; verify details directly with a company before you sign. See something wrong? Use the Request a correction link on the company's profile.