Downtown, Roosevelt, and Encanto
Older houses and a mix of rentals close to the core. Probate and long-distance owners come up here more than in the newer suburbs.
Cash buyer in Phoenix, AZ
Sell your Phoenix house for cash, without listing it
Phoenix is a lot of housing markets in one city. A 1950s block home near Grand Avenue and a newer house in Desert Ridge do not sell the same way. Tell us the address and we will follow up with a cash number for an as-is sale to the buyer.
Or call (602) 320-9500. No obligation to sell.
Rick Webb is a licensed Arizona real estate agent. His broker is BMN Real Estate and Referral Services. He does not take listings and does not represent sellers. He buys homes as a principal for his own account: he puts a property under contract to purchase, may assign that purchase contract (his equitable interest) to another buyer, or buys, renovates, and resells. He acts as a buyer, not as the seller's agent. He may assign the contract or resell for a profit. Sellers may wish to consult their own agent or attorney.
Phoenix houses
What selling in Phoenix actually involves
Central Phoenix still has a grid of masonry and ranch houses, many with alley access, older roofs, and original plumbing or electrical that a retail buyer’s inspector will write up. North of the city, Desert Ridge and the neighborhoods around the 101 are newer and usually sit in a homeowners association. Ahwatukee, south of South Mountain, feels separate from the rest of Phoenix: family houses, HOAs, and a longer drive for anyone who wants a weekend of showings.
A direct sale is worth a look when the house would need work before it shows well, when heirs live out of state, or when a rental near the light rail or in Maryvale has become a second job. Rick buys as a principal. He does not list the house, and he does not represent you.
Neighborhoods
Parts of Phoenix we look at
Arcadia and the Biltmore area
Block and ranch houses on irrigated lots. Some need a full update before a traditional listing makes sense. Others are rentals the owner no longer wants to manage.
Maryvale, Alhambra, and north Phoenix
Maryvale and the west-central neighborhoods include a lot of mid-century houses that need roofs, cooling, or plumbing. North Mountain, Sunnyslope, and Desert Ridge are a different product: smaller older houses next to newer planned areas.
Ahwatukee and Laveen
South of the mountain, Ahwatukee is mostly HOA housing. Laveen has a mix of older rural lots and newer subdivisions. Tell us which one the address is in. The showing logistics are not the same.
Houses we look at in Phoenix often fall in ZIP codes such as 85003, 85004, 85006, 85007, 85016, 85018, 85020, 85021, 85022, 85031, 85033, 85035, 85044, 85048, 85050, 85054, and 85339. A ZIP code on this list is not a promise to buy every house in it.
Situations
Why Phoenix owners ask for a cash buyer
Inherited central Phoenix house
Several relatives on the title, a house full of belongings, and nobody local who wants to clean it out or host showings.
Behind on payments
A notice from the lender or the county is already in the mail. A cash sale can be one option. It is not legal advice, and it does not stop a trustee sale by itself.
Tenants in place
A rental near the light rail, in Maryvale, or elsewhere in the city. Tell us if the tenants stay or the house is vacant. We can buy either way.
Repairs you will not fund
Roof, HVAC, or a slab leak that would have to be done before a list price holds up. We buy as-is.
The purchase
How a cash sale works in Phoenix
- Tell us about the house. The address, the condition, who lives there, and the timing. Most people finish the form in a few minutes.
- Review a cash number. We look at the property and the neighborhood, then follow up with a figure for an as-is sale. It is not a signed offer.
- You decide. If the number works, Rick puts the Phoenix property under contract as the buyer. He may close himself, assign that purchase contract to another buyer, or buy and later resell. He does not represent you.
- Close on a date you can use. When title, payoff, and both schedules allow it, closing can be in 14 days or less. If you need longer, say so.
FAQ
Questions about selling a Phoenix house
Do you buy houses everywhere in Phoenix?
We buy houses in the City of Phoenix and the surrounding Valley, including central neighborhoods, Maryvale, north Phoenix, Ahwatukee, and Laveen. Send the address. We will tell you if it is a fit. We do not buy every property.
Will you list my Phoenix house or represent me?
No. Rick Webb does not take listings and does not represent sellers. He buys as a principal for his own account. You may want your own agent or attorney before you sign anything.
Can you buy a Phoenix rental with tenants?
Yes. Say whether anyone is living there. Occupied and vacant houses are both something we purchase. The written offer is what spells out the terms.
What if the Phoenix house needs a new roof or plumbing?
That is a common reason owners in the older parts of the city call. You do not have to repair the house before we look at it. The cash number reflects the condition.
How fast can a Phoenix cash sale close?
When title, payoff, and both schedules allow it, we can close in 14 days or less. If you need more time to move, say so. The form is not a signed offer.
Get a cash estimate for your Phoenix house
Enter the address. A buyer follows up. You do not have to sign anything on this form.
Or call (602) 320-9500.
Rick Webb is a licensed Arizona real estate agent. His broker is BMN Real Estate and Referral Services. He does not take listings and does not represent sellers. He buys homes as a principal for his own account: he puts a property under contract to purchase, may assign that purchase contract (his equitable interest) to another buyer, or buys, renovates, and resells. He acts as a buyer, not as the seller's agent. He may assign the contract or resell for a profit. Sellers may wish to consult their own agent or attorney.