National vs. Local Cash Buyers

Local Cash Buyers: The Pros

Deep Understanding of Your Market

While national home-buying companies tout their experience and the options they offer, no one understands your community like a local cash buyer. They know your local market (and neighborhoods) inside and out — they aren't just a large company buying up homes in specific areas because they can. 

Local home buyers are more than just real estate experts; they’re also your neighbors who see you as more than just a client. 

With their individualized attention and partnership, a local cash buyer can help you sell your house fast. And they’ll be there every step of the way, answering your questions, so you don’t have to go about the selling process alone. 

Greater Availability & In-Person Meetings

Due to their smaller, centralized client base, local cash buyers generally have a lighter workload; this means more availability for your needs. You’ll also have face-to-face connections with your buyer, which doesn't happen with a large national home-buying company. 

You'll also probably receive frequent communications from them. Local home-buying companies are more likely to respond to client calls immediately, and you’ll receive personal attention immediately to address any questions or concerns. 

Finally, you can generally look a local buyer in the eyes and know they are there to solve your house problem.

Can Help You Sell Quickly

National cash buyers often promise fast closings and competitive offers. However, many people don’t realize that local companies guarantee the same things. 

A local cash buyer may even have regional connections — many of which aren’t accessible to the general public — to finalize the deal quickly.  

Local Cash Buyers: The Cons

They Tend to Maintain Normal Business Hours

Local cash buyers are exactly that — local. Although they can be extremely accommodating and may even give you their personal contact information, they typically operate during business hours. So, if you’re trying to connect with them from afar, their schedule may not align with yours.  

This isn't really a big deal to most people, but it is a difference to note between local and national home-buying companies. 

Making Sure The Company is Legitimate 

While most local home buyers are legitimate, some aren’t. Keep in mind that if an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That said, looking up online reviews is the best way to weed out scammers. 

A simple Google search will tell you how experienced a local company is, based on its overall rating and number of reviews. 

You can also take things one step further by visiting their website and social media pages. While there, check out where they went to school, their years of experience, and the houses they’ve purchased in your area. If they have little to zero online presence, such as not having any reviews, a website, a social media profile, or an about page, it's usually a red flag.