Cleveland houses we buy
Much of Cleveland was built before 1940. The classic "Cleveland double," with one unit stacked over another, is everywhere on both the east and west sides, alongside single-family colonials and bungalows in Old Brooklyn, West Park and Kamm's Corners, and older frame houses in Slavic Village, Collinwood, Glenville and Mount Pleasant. Knob-and-tube wiring, old boilers, slate roofs, lead paint and basement water are the problems we see most, and we buy with all of them.
Cleveland rules that affect a sale
Lead-safe certification for rentals
Cleveland requires residential rentals built before 1978 to be registered with the city and to hold a lead-safe certificate. A rental that's behind on either is hard to sell to a buyer who wants to keep it rented. We buy rentals as they are, tenants included. See selling a house with tenants.
Point-of-sale inspections in the suburbs
Many Cuyahoga County suburbs, including Cleveland Heights, Euclid and Shaker Heights, require a point-of-sale inspection before a house can change hands, and the violations it finds have to be fixed or covered by an escrow. We can buy and take responsibility for the required repairs, so you don't have to make them first.
Probate and foreclosure
Estates for Cleveland residents go through the Cuyahoga County Probate Court (selling an inherited house). Foreclosures go through the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas and end in a sheriff's sale, and you can sell any time before then (selling to avoid foreclosure).
Why Cleveland owners sell to us
- An inherited double where neither unit is rent-ready
- A point-of-sale violation list too long to tackle
- Back taxes owed to the county (selling with a tax lien)
- Water in the basement or a failing roof (selling with water damage)
- A move out of state (selling when you relocate)
How it works
If listing with an agent would net you more, for example because the house is updated and you have time, we'll say so.
Cleveland seller questions
Do you buy Cleveland doubles?
Yes. We buy up-and-down doubles and other small rentals, vacant or occupied.
My suburb requires a point-of-sale inspection. Can you still buy?
Yes. We can buy and take responsibility for the required repairs or escrow, so you don't have to fix the violations before closing.
Which areas do you buy in?
Cleveland and nearby suburbs including Parma, Lakewood, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Garfield Heights and Maple Heights.
How fast can you close?
When title is clear we can often close in 7 to 14 days through a local title company, or later if you need time to move.
Get a no-obligation cash offer
Tell us about the house and we'll get back to you with a written offer, usually within 24 hours.
