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The cash offer process

How our cash home buying process works.

A clear explanation of how Sell Now Columbus buys houses for cash in Columbus, GA and the surrounding area — how we calculate your offer, what it costs, and how fast you can close.

A handshake at closing with a Columbus, Georgia homeowner

Quick answer

Sell Now Columbus buys your house directly with cash, so there is no lender, no listing, and no financing contingency. You get a written, no-obligation offer within 24 hours and can close in as little as 7 days, on the date you choose.

Unlike listing with an agent, we buy directly.

We purchase your property with our own cash — no bank, no lender, no financing contingency standing between an accepted offer and a closed deal. That's what lets us close quickly, often in as little as 7 days, or on whatever schedule works best for you. Once you send us your property information, we can put together a no-obligation, fair all-cash offer in as little as 24 hours. If you accept, we close at a local, reputable title company, often within 7 days. Compare that to the 30+ days a traditional listing typically takes, or the 2–4 weeks many other cash-buying companies quote, and the time saved adds up quickly. We work around your timeline, not the other way around. If you don't need a fast close — maybe you're weighing your options or need time to make arrangements — we'll schedule closing for whatever day works best for you.

Our goal is the fairest offer we can make — and we'll show you the math.

We don't use a black-box algorithm or a lowball opening number. Our offer is built from a few concrete factors:

  • Your property's location.
  • The repairs it currently needs.
  • Its current condition.
  • What comparable homes have recently sold for in the area.
  • What the property could realistically be worth once necessary repairs and upgrades are made — since that is what determines the price we can responsibly pay today.

We're a business, which means we do factor in a reasonable profit — we're upfront about that rather than pretending otherwise. But we keep that margin as lean as we can, because the goal is to pay you as much as we realistically can while still being able to make the numbers work on our end. We're happy to walk you through exactly how we landed on your number.

No fees, no repairs, no waiting on a market.

  • No commissions. Selling to us means skipping the up-to-6% agent commission that comes with a traditional listing.
  • No repairs or cleaning. We buy your house exactly as it stands — whether it is in great shape or needs significant work. Repairs and cleanup happen after closing, on our side, not yours.
  • No bank financing risk. Because we buy with cash, there is no lender approval that can fall through partway into the deal.
  • No MLS listing, no showings. We're not agents, and we don't list your house — we're the buyer.

A straightforward, 3-step process.

01. Tell us about your property — Send us basic details about your home and your situation. 02. Get a fair, no-obligation cash offer — We evaluate the property and typically respond with a written offer within 24 hours. 03. Close on your schedule — Accept the offer, and we close through a local title company in as little as 7 days — or later, if that works better for you.

We work with homeowners in almost any situation.

We provide customized solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all offer, because every seller's situation is different. We regularly work with homeowners who are:

  • Facing foreclosure and need to move before the auction date
  • Going through a divorce and need to convert the home to cash quickly
  • Settling an inherited or probate property
  • Tired of managing a rental and ready to be done with it
  • Relocating and cannot wait on a traditional sale
  • Behind on payments or carrying a mortgage that has become unaffordable

If you need payment quickly, we can typically help.

We're buyers, not agents.

A real estate agent lists your house and hopes someone buys it — which means marketing, showings, negotiations, and waiting on a buyer's financing to clear. We skip all of that. We're the buyer. We purchase directly, with cash, and we don't rely on bank financing, so there's no risk of the deal falling apart over a denied loan.

Get your no-obligation cash offer today.

Send us your property details — address, condition, and situation. Receive a fair, written cash offer, usually within 24 hours. Choose your closing date. No pressure, no obligation.

3 simple steps

Tell us, walk it, get a firm number.

No repairs, no showings, no fees, and no obligation to accept.
01

Tell us about the property

Call or fill out the form. We contact you promptly — usually the same day — to learn more about the property and your goals.

02

Schedule a walk-through

Set up a video or in-person visit. We buy houses in any condition, so there is nothing to fix or clean first.

03

Receive your offer & close

We present a fair written cash offer within 24 hours. Accept and close in as little as 7 days, on the date you choose.

Estimate

What a traditional sale costs vs. a cash sale.

Estimate

Estimate your cash-sale savings.

Move the sliders. This compares what a traditional listing typically costs against a direct cash sale.

$350,000
$12,000
6.0%
2.5%

For illustration only. Your actual offer depends on local Columbus comps and the condition of the property.

Potential savings with a cash sale

$41,750

  • Agent commission$21,000
  • Seller closing costs$8,750
  • Repairs needed$12,000

Compare your options

Selling to us vs. listing with an agent

Side by side, row by row. This is the full picture — nothing rounded down, nothing hidden in fine print.

What changes
Traditional listing
Our offerSell Now Columbus
Commissions
Approximately 6 percent
$0
Closing costs
Typically paid by seller
We pay them
Repairs before sale
Commonly required
None required
Cleaning and staging
Expected
None, leave what you want
Showings
Multiple, ongoing
One walkthrough, just us
Financing contingency
Yes, the sale depends on the buyer's lender
None, we use our own funds
Renegotiation after inspection
Common
None
Time to close
Set by the market and the lender
7 to 14 days
Junk and cleanout
Seller's responsibility
We handle it at no cost
Who completes the purchase
The buyer and their financing can change
Assured Property Solutions, in its own name

Comparison reflects typical Georgia transactions. Every sale is different; we will show you the exact numbers for your property.

Get a fair written offer — usually within 24 hours.

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FAQ

How cash home buying works: FAQ

Straight answers about selling your house for cash in Columbus, Georgia. Still unsure? Ask us directly — there is no obligation.

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

Our process is straightforward: we look at your property's location, the repairs it needs, its current condition, and what comparable houses have recently sold for in the area. We combine that information into a fair price that works for both sides.

Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?

No. There are no fees or commissions when you sell directly to us, compared to the up to 6% that comes out of your proceeds with a listing agent.

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

We're not agents, and we don't list houses. We're professional home buyers — we purchase properties that meet our criteria directly, using our own funds rather than bank financing, so you don't have to worry about our ability to close.

How are you different from a real estate agent?

A real estate agent lists your property and waits for a buyer to come along. We are the buyer — we make you a direct cash offer and close on your timeline, without marketing, showings, or financing contingencies.

Do I need to make repairs before selling?

No. We buy your house exactly as it is. After we purchase it, we handle any needed repairs or upgrades ourselves — that's factored into your offer, not something you need to do first.

How fast can I close?

As little as 7 days once you accept an offer, through a local title company — or on a later date if that fits your situation better.

Is the offer really no-obligation?

Yes. You can request an offer, take time to review it, and decide not to move forward at any point.

Get started

Get your no-obligation cash offer today.

Send us your property details — address, condition, and situation. Receive a fair, written cash offer, usually within 24 hours. Choose your closing date. No pressure, no obligation.

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