Here's all you need to know about our purchasing requirements.
We're not picky. We will look at any property you send our way, in any city, state, in any condition or situation. But if we have to narrow down what we like this is what we're looking for.
We focus on homes near the downtown areas in Texas—Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin. We also buy nationwide, but we may need a little extra time to double-check things outside Texas. That keeps deals safe and simple.
If the house needs work, we factor that in. We pay fair value minus repair costs, risk, and normal fees. No surprises—just clear math so you know how we got the number.
If you don’t have much equity, we can still help. We can buy by taking over the existing mortgage payments. This can stop the stress and keep the process moving.
We don’t use appraisals or Zestimates. We look at what homes like yours sold for in your neighborhood. That way the price is fair and based on real data.
Most people live with family or roommates, so 2–4 bedrooms usually fit best. We prefer homes that a small family can enjoy. A 1-bed/1-bath can work, but demand is often lower.
Every situation is different. We give you multiple ways to sell—fast, simple, and built around what you need most: cash now, your price, a bigger down payment, steady monthly income, or a future balloon check.
We buy with cash. No banks. No waiting. We look at nearby sales. We subtract repairs, unknowns, and about 10% for our work and risk.
We aim to pay close to your asking price. We pay in monthly payments over many years (often 15+). Little or no cash at closing, and payments start after 3-6 months after.
You want more money on day one. We give a larger down payment at closing. Payments can be lower or paused for 3–5 years.
You want steady monthly income you can count on. We'll start making payments at closing.
Little or no money today. Smaller monthly payments. One large payment in 5–7 years. We maintain the home and improve it. We pay the rest at the balloon date.
When life hits hard, waiting months to sell can make things worse. We can move quickly so you can calm the stress and focus on what matters. No showings, no long delays.
You don’t have to fix anything. You don’t have to clean. If it’s old, messy, or broken, we’ll still buy it. We handle the work after you move on.
Behind or just tired of the monthly payment? We can take over the mortgage the safe and legal way, at no extra cost to you. It’s a clean path forward.
Absolutely nothing. Receiving an offer from us is 100% free, no strings attached.
We tailor each offer to meet your specific needs. Often, Frontdoor will handle all the closing costs to make the process even easier for you.
We can move as swiftly as 10 days. While the final closing date depends on the title office and how quickly documents are prepared and shared, rest assured that we'll do our part to make it a smooth and quick transition for you.
We don't limit ourselves to certain types of homes. Whether it's a fixer-upper or a ready-to-rent property, our specialists dig deep to find a strategy that works, boosting the likelihood of us making you an offer.
No, we don't plan on reselling your home. Frontdoor focuses on investment properties for uses like Airbnb, rentals, and fix-n-flips. We're an acquisitions company and will transfer the contract to one of our affiliated holding companies before closing.
One of our Offer Specialists will work with you from start to finish, and help you sell your house on your timeline.
