Question 1

Is Lightning Homebuyers legit?

Accepted Answer

Listed on Google as a cash home buyer, Lightning Homebuyers serves the New York, NY area. Google reviews from the last 12 months average 4.7★, up from 4.3★ in the 12 months before (as of September 2026). 11% of its 27 Google reviews are 1 star as of October 2026; the median among scored buyers in the New York, NY area is 0%. Lightning Homebuyers answered 3 of the 3 low-star (1–2★) reviews among its 26 most recent Google reviews. Lightning Homebuyers picked up 12 Google reviews in the past 12 months (3 in the last 90 days), against a median of 3 among scored buyers in the New York, NY area. Google shows a 4.6-star average from 27 reviews (as of October 2026); the median for scored buyers in the New York, NY area is 5. On its website, the company says it buys houses as-is and its offers are no-obligation. CashBuyerRated has not yet received verified seller reviews for Lightning Homebuyers.

Question 2

Has Lightning Homebuyers' Google rating changed over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Google reviews posted in the last 12 months average 4.7★, up from 4.3★ in the 12 months before, as of September 2026. By year: 2025 4.4★ (13 reviews), 2026 4.6★ (11 reviews). Google itself shows only the lifetime average (4.6★).

Question 3

Does Lightning Homebuyers reply to its Google reviews?

Accepted Answer

Lightning Homebuyers has replied to 100% of its 26 most recent Google reviews, as of September 2026. It replied to 3 of its 3 recent reviews rated 1 or 2 stars. The median reply rate among scored buyers in the New York, NY area is 79%.

Question 4

Are there complaints about Lightning Homebuyers?

Accepted Answer

3 of Lightning Homebuyers' 27 Google reviews (11%) are 1 or 2 stars, as of October 2026. Of the 3 low-star reviews among its 26 most recent, the company publicly replied to 3. Reading the 1 and 2 star reviews on Google shows what those reviewers reported.

Question 5

How does selling to Lightning Homebuyers work?

Accepted Answer

According to its website, Lightning Homebuyers says it buys houses as-is, with no repairs needed and its offers come with no obligation. As with any cash sale, the offer becomes a written purchase agreement and closing is handled by a title company or attorney. Before you sign, check who holds the deposit and ask whether Lightning Homebuyers will buy the house itself or assign the contract to another investor.

Question 6

What is Lightning Homebuyers' phone number?

Accepted Answer

The phone number on Lightning Homebuyers' Google listing is (201) 645-4455 (201-645-4455). Cash buyers often call or text from other numbers too. If a number that contacted you isn't listed, ask the caller for the company's full legal name before sharing details about your home.

Question 7

What is Lightning Homebuyers' Google rating?

Accepted Answer

As of October 2026, Lightning Homebuyers has a 4.6-star average across 27 Google reviews.

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