Cash home buyers in Ohio

Sell your house fast for cash in Ohio

Sell your Ohio house for cash in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton or anywhere in the state. Older homes, rentals, wet basements and point-of-sale violations are all fine as-is.

  • Cash offer within 24 hours for homes
  • Close in as little as 7 days
  • No repairs, commissions or showings
  • We buy across Ohio, not just in Columbus

Updated October 1, 2026

Get your Ohio cash offer

Step 1 of 2: about the property

Homes get an offer within 24 hours; land and commercial property within 72.

A ballpark is fine. It helps us tell you quickly whether we can get close.

No obligation. Takes about two minutes.

Cash offer
Within 24 hours for homes; 72 hours for land and commercial property
Closing
In as little as 7 days for homes and 10 days for other property, or on your date
Condition
As-is. No repairs, cleaning, staging or showings
Cost to you
No commissions or fees; we cover standard closing costs
Where
Anywhere in Ohio, from Columbus and Cleveland to small towns and rural land

Where we buy in Ohio

We buy houses in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati and across Ohio

Whether your property is in Columbus or a small town hours from the nearest metro, the process and the timeline are the same: a written offer first, then a closing date you choose.

  • Columbus, OH
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Toledo, OH
  • Akron, OH
  • Dayton, OH
  • Youngstown, OH
  • Canton, OH
  • Plus suburbs, small towns and rural property statewide

Local know-how

Selling a house in Ohio: what to know

Columbus is Ohio's fastest-growing metro, while Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton and Youngstown have large stocks of older, affordable homes, many built before 1950. Investors own a big share of single-family rentals in these cities, and many sellers are landlords who are ready to be done.

Several Ohio cities, especially Cleveland's suburbs, require a point-of-sale inspection, and violations must be fixed, escrowed or taken on by the buyer before the sale closes. Ohio foreclosures go through the courts and end in a sheriff's sale.

  • Point-of-sale inspections

    If your city requires one and the house has violations, you don't have to fix them. We can assume them as the buyer where the city allows.

  • Basement water

    Leaky basements, bowed block walls and old drain tile are common across Ohio. We buy with them.

  • Transfer on death affidavits

    Ohio lets owners name a beneficiary with a transfer on death designation affidavit, which can let heirs sell without full probate.

  • Landlords

    We buy single-family and small multifamily rentals with tenants in place, including tenants who are behind.

How it works

How to sell your Ohio house for cash

Three steps from first contact to closing, wherever the property is in Ohio.

  1. Step 1

    Tell us about the property

    Share the address, the property type and the best way to reach you. It takes about two minutes, and there is no obligation.

  2. Step 2

    Get a written cash offer

    We look at the property and recent sales nearby, then send a fair cash offer: within 24 hours for homes and 72 hours for land and commercial property.

  3. Step 3

    Close when you're ready

    Pick the closing date. We close through a licensed title company or closing attorney in as little as 7 days for homes (10 for other property), and you are paid at closing.

Start with your address

Compare your options

Cash offer vs. listing your Ohio house

Both can be the right choice. Here is how they differ on the things that usually decide it.

Cash offer from Serden Listing with an agent
Time to an offer 24 hours for homes, 72 hours for other property Weeks or months on the market
Closing As little as 7 days, or on the date you choose Usually 30 to 60 days after an offer is accepted
Repairs and cleaning None. We buy as-is Often expected before listing or after the inspection
Showings and open houses None Many, on the buyer's schedule
Agent commissions None Often 5% to 6% of the price, depending on what you negotiate
Closing costs We cover standard closing costs Seller usually pays a share
Financing risk None. We pay cash A buyer's loan can fall through late
Price A fair cash price that reflects repairs and our risk Potentially higher, before commissions, repairs and months of holding costs

Listing can bring a higher price for a house in move-in condition when you have time to wait. A cash sale is built for speed, certainty and property that needs work. Compare the offer with what you would net after commissions, repairs and months of mortgage, taxes and utilities.

Sell with confidence

How to vet any Ohio cash buyer, including us

Most cash buyers are legitimate, but the industry has its share of lowball bait-and-switch offers and companies that never intended to buy. These checks protect you whoever you sell to.

  1. Get the offer in writing It should show the price, any fees or deductions, who pays which closing costs, and the closing date.
  2. Close with a licensed title company or attorney Look them up yourself. They hold the money and record the deed, so neither side handles the funds directly.
  3. Never pay to get an offer A legitimate buyer doesn't charge an application, inspection or "processing" fee up front.
  4. Ask who is actually buying Some companies sign a contract and then sell it to another investor. Ask whether the company on the contract will be the one closing.
  5. Ask for proof of funds A cash buyer should be able to show the money is available before you take the house off the market.
  6. Compare it with listing Weigh the offer against what you would net after commissions, repairs, closing costs and months of carrying the property.

Any condition, any situation

We buy Ohio houses in any condition

From a dated house in Cleveland to an inherited property in Cincinnati that nobody has lived in for years: you don't have to fix it or clear it out first.

  • Inherited or probate property

    Sell a house you inherited without clearing it out, fixing it up or managing it from far away.

  • Behind on payments

    A quick sale can pay off the loan before a foreclosure finishes and protect what equity is left.

  • Divorce or separation

    A clean cash sale with one closing date makes it simpler to divide the proceeds and move on.

  • Relocating

    Moving for work or family? Close before you go, or after, without carrying two housing payments.

  • Tired landlord

    Sell a rental with tenants in place, overdue repairs or a lease that still has months to run.

  • Major repairs

    Fire, water, foundation, roof or mold damage: we price the work in so you don't have to do it.

  • Downsizing or retiring

    Sell the family home on your schedule and leave behind anything you don't want to move.

  • Liens, back taxes or code violations

    Liens and unpaid taxes are paid from the sale at closing, and open violations become our problem.

Questions and answers

Questions about selling a house in Ohio

How fast can I sell my house for cash in Ohio?

Request an offer and we send a written cash offer for a Ohio home within 24 hours (72 hours for land and commercial property). Once you accept and the title is clear, most homes close in as little as 7 days. If you need longer, you choose the date.

Can I sell an Ohio house that failed a point-of-sale inspection?

Yes. Cities with point-of-sale programs generally let the buyer assume the violations, usually with an escrow or a timeline for the repairs. We take that on, so you don't need to make the repairs first.

Can I sell an inherited Ohio house without full probate?

Possibly. If the owner recorded a transfer on death designation affidavit, the beneficiary can usually take title by recording a few documents and then sell. Otherwise the estate goes through probate court, and we can make an offer while it's in progress.

Can I sell my Ohio house if I'm facing foreclosure?

Usually, yes, until the foreclosure sale. Foreclosures in Ohio generally go through the courts, which usually takes months and gives you time to sell before a sale date is set. Selling for cash can pay off the loan and stop the foreclosure. A HUD-approved housing counselor (free or low cost) or a local real estate attorney can walk you through every option.

Do you buy houses in Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati and smaller Ohio towns?

Yes. We buy in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton, Youngstown and Canton, and in suburbs, small towns and rural areas across Ohio. Location affects the offer, not whether we make one.

What does it cost to sell my Ohio house to Serden?

Nothing out of pocket. There are no commissions or fees, and we cover the standard closing costs. Any mortgage, liens or unpaid property taxes are paid from the sale at closing, and the rest is yours.

Selling near the state line?

We also buy in states near Ohio

Somewhere else?

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