Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Selling Your House Fast

We know selling your home can raise questions. Here are quick answers to help you understand the process. If you need more help, feel free to contact us.

Common questions

Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers

Here is a quick collection of some of the questions people ask us, along with our answers. If you still have a question, don’t hesitate to contact us anytime. We would be happy to answer it for you.

What does “as-is” mean?

We buy your Delaware home as-is, meaning you don’t have to worry about repairs, fixing your home up, or getting it ready for showings, We’ll handle all repairs, inspections, and more after we purchase your home. We factor this into our offer, of course, but it saves you the money and the headache associated with getting your home ready to sell.

What does an “all-cash offer” mean?

“All-cash” means exactly that – all cash for your Delaware home! Because we are real estate investor who are purchasing your home directly, we don’t rely on traditional financing like retails homebuyers. When you sell to us, there’s no risk of the financing falling through, or closing being delayed. When we make you an offer, that’s the full amount you’ll receive at closing.

How fast is a fast closing?

After you send us information about your home, we can make you a no-obligation, fair all-cash offer in as little as 24 hours. Once you accept, we close at a local, reputable title company in as little as 7 days. Compare that to the 30+ days it can take to close when listing your house the traditional way, and the benefits are obvious!

What if I don’t need a fast closing?

At Delaware Home Buyers, we work on your time frame. If you don’t need a fast closing due to the need to make arrangements, explore your future options, etc., we will schedule the closing on the day that works best for you!

Will I get a lowball offer?

Our goal is to provide you with the fairest offer possible. Unlike other buyers or big tech giants, we’re transparent with how we arrive at an offer amount. What we offer is based on what the value of the property may be once we make the necessary improvements and upgrades. We’re entirely transparent with this offer process and happy to walk you through how it works.

Will you be listing my house on the MLS or actually buying it?

Great question. We’re not agents, and we don’t list houses. We are professional home buyers and we purchase properties quickly and for cash. From there we may repair the house and resell it to another homeowner or keep it as a rental ourselves.

Do you pay fair prices for properties?

Many of the houses we purchase are below market value. We do this so we can resell it at a profit to another homeowner. We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. In our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property. Instead, they appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time, effort, or expense is required on your part to fix up the property or pay agent fees. If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your house sold fast, let’s see if we can come to a win-win price for both parties. Our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you don’t have to move forward with the offer we give… but it’s good to know what we’re offering!

How do you determine the price to offer on my house?

Great question, and we’re an open book. Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the value of comparable houses sold in the area recently. Taking the many pieces of information into consideration, we come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you, too.

How do you determine your cash offer?

We look at several factors including your home's current condition, its location, recent comparable sales in the Delaware area, and the cost of any repairs needed. We use our local market expertise to make sure the offer is fair and reflects real market value. We'll walk you through our numbers transparently — no guesswork, no surprises.

Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?

This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your house: there are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house directly to us. We’ll make you an offer and, if it’s a fit, then we’ll buy your house with no hassles and no fees. We’ll often pay for the closing costs, too! We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house and sell it for a profit. We’re taking the risks here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not. Once we buy the house from you, the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments, as well as cash in your hand.

How are you different from a real estate agent?

Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them. The agent shows the properties to prospective buyers if there are any (the average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months) and then takes a percentage of the sale price if they find a buyer. Oftentimes, the agent’s commission is 3 to 6% of the sale price of your house. If it’s a $100,000 house, you’ll pay between $3,000 to $6,000 in commissions to an agent.

Agents provide a great service for those that can wait 6 to 12 months to sell and who don’t mind giving up some of that sale price to pay for the commissions. But that’s where we’re different. We’re not agents, we’re home buyers. Our company buys the house directly from you. Since we pay with all cash and purchase the house from you, we can make a decision to buy your house within a couple of days (sometimes even the same day). Again, we make our living by taking the risk to buy the house with our own cash, repair the house, and market it ourselves to find a buyer.

Is there any obligation when I submit my information?

There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us. We’ll let you decide what’s right for you.

Is there any obligation to accept the offer?

Absolutely none. When we send you a cash offer, you're free to take as much time as you need to think it over. There's no pressure, no follow-up calls pushing you to decide, and no fees if you walk away. We want you to feel confident in whatever decision you make.

What if I'm behind on mortgage payments?

We can still help. Many homeowners we work with are behind on payments or facing foreclosure. Because we close quickly — sometimes in as little as 7 days — we can often help you sell before the situation gets worse. Reach out as soon as possible so we have time to explore your options together.

Do I need to be present at closing?

Not necessarily. Closing can often be handled remotely through a title company or attorney. We'll coordinate everything and make the process as convenient as possible for you — whether you're local or have already relocated.

What types of homes do you buy?

We buy all types of residential properties across Delaware — single-family homes, townhouses, condos, duplexes, and multi-family properties. We buy in any condition: fire damage, water damage, structural issues, hoarder properties, code violations — nothing is too far gone for us to consider.

Can I sell if I have tenants in the property?

Yes. Tenant-occupied properties are something we deal with regularly. You don't need to evict your tenants before selling to us. We'll assess the situation and make you an offer based on the property as-is, tenants included.

Need to Sell Your Property Quickly?

We specialize in fast home sales! Give us a call at (302) 202-0530 or fill out our form to get your no-obligation cash offer.