Free Help for Augusta Homeowners — No Catch, No Obligation, No Sales Pitch
We have been buying houses in Augusta since 2009. Along the way we have learned that the sellers who make the best decisions are the ones who had real information before they picked up the phone. This page exists to give you that information — whether you ever call us or not.
Why We Give This Away Free
This is the part where most companies would bury the agenda. Here is ours, stated plainly: we believe sellers who understand their options make better decisions — and better decisions sometimes lead to a phone call to us. That is it. There is no drip campaign, no retargeting, no follow-up sequence. Read what is useful and use it however you want.
We Want You to Have Options
A seller with no other options is not someone we want to negotiate with. We would rather you come to us having already spoken to an agent, understood the market, and decided a cash sale is right for your situation. That conversation is better for both of us.
Trust Is Built Before the Call
Every seller who has sent us a referral first experienced something that felt different — we showed up prepared, we explained the numbers, and we did not pressure anyone. The resources on this page are an extension of that same approach. Useful first. Pitch never.
We Live Here Too
This is our market. Our families are here, our contractors are here, our kids go to school here. We are not a national operation running calls from a script. What happens to sellers in Augusta matters to us in ways that go beyond any single transaction.
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How to Evaluate Any Cash Offer You Receive — Including Ours
Most sellers have no framework for deciding whether a cash offer is fair. Here is the one we use ourselves — and the one we walk every seller through when we sit down at the kitchen table.
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Ask for the After Repair Value They Used
Every legitimate cash offer starts with an estimate of what the property is worth after renovation — the ARV. Ask the buyer to show you the comparable sales they used to arrive at that number. If they cannot produce comps within 24 hours, the offer is not grounded in real data. This one question eliminates most bad actors immediately.
02
Ask for the Itemized Repair Estimate
The gap between ARV and the offer you receive is largely explained by the repair estimate. A buyer who is also a licensed contractor will give you a line-by-line breakdown — roof, HVAC, foundation, cosmetics. A buyer using a round number like “about $40,000 in repairs” without itemization is estimating loosely and leaving room to renegotiate later. Get it in writing before you sign anything.
03
Calculate Your True Net on Each Option
The cash offer number is not your net. Neither is the listing price your agent quotes. To compare honestly: subtract agent commission (5 to 6%), estimated closing costs (1 to 2%), likely repair requests from inspection (1 to 3%), and carrying costs during the sale period ($1,200 to $2,800 per month) from the listing price. Then compare that to the cash offer with zero deductions. The gap is almost always smaller than it looks at first.
04
Confirm Earnest Money and Deposit Timeline
A serious cash buyer puts earnest money — typically 1 to 3% of purchase price — into escrow within 48 to 72 hours of signing. This is their skin in the game. If a buyer resists depositing meaningful earnest money or stalls on the timeline, that is a signal about their intention to close. Non-refundable earnest money (outside of title defects) is the gold standard. Ask for it explicitly.
05
Verify They Close at a Licensed Title Company
Every legitimate cash transaction in Georgia closes at a licensed title company or real estate attorney’s office. The title company is neutral — they protect both parties, verify the deed transfer, pay off existing liens, and wire your funds the same day. If a buyer proposes closing “directly” or through their own attorney only, walk away. This is non-negotiable and any reputable buyer will agree immediately.
We apply this exact checklist to ourselves. When we sit down with a seller we bring the comps, we bring the itemized repair estimate, and we walk through the net calculation on both options before we ask for a decision. If you use this framework with every buyer you speak to — including us — you will make the right call for your situation.
The Cash Buyer Vetting Checklist
Written offer with ARV comps attached — within 24 hours of walkthrough
Itemized repair estimate — not a round number or verbal estimate
Earnest money deposited within 48 to 72 hours of contract signing
Closing at a licensed title company — not directly or through buyer’s attorney only
Funds wired same day as closing — confirmed in writing before signing
No renegotiation after inspection unless undisclosed material defect found
Verifiable local reviews — check Google, not just testimonials on their own website
Willing to give you time to consult an attorney or family member before signing
Want to Run This Checklist on Our Offer?
We will bring everything on that list to our first meeting — comps, repair breakdown, net calculation side by side. No commitment required. If our number does not work for your situation, we will tell you that too.
Do It Yourself First — We Mean It
Before you call anyone, here is what you can do on your own in an afternoon to understand exactly where you stand. This information is yours regardless of what you decide next.
Run Your Own Comparable Sales
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Go to Zillow or Redfin
Search your address. Look at the “Recently Sold” filter. Set the radius to 0.5 miles and the time range to the last 90 days. These are your true comparable sales — not Zestimates, not active listings.
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Filter for Similar Specs
Match on square footage within 20%, same number of bedrooms, and similar lot size. Ignore properties that sold with major renovations if yours needs work — those sales are not your comps.
3
Calculate the Price Per Square Foot
Divide each sale price by square footage. Average three to five of the closest comps. Multiply that number by your square footage. That is a rough ARV for your property in updated condition — a real starting point for any conversation.
Estimate Your Carrying Costs
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Add Up Your Monthly Costs
Mortgage payment (if applicable), property taxes divided by 12, homeowner’s insurance divided by 12, and average utilities. Write that number down. That is what each month of a prolonged sale costs you in real dollars.
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Multiply by Your Realistic Timeline
A traditional sale for a property needing work averages 90 to 150 days in Augusta. Multiply your monthly cost by three, four, and five months. Look at those three numbers. That range is the carrying cost variable in your net proceeds calculation.
3
Subtract From Your Net Proceeds Estimate
Take your ARV, subtract 6% commission, 2% closing costs, and your carrying cost range. The result is your realistic net on a traditional sale. Now compare that to any cash offer you receive. Most sellers are surprised how close those numbers actually are.
Situations We Help With Most Often in Augusta
Every situation is different but most fall into patterns we have seen and navigated dozens of times. If yours is on this list, we have specific experience with it — and we are happy to talk through it at no obligation.
Facing Foreclosure
If you are behind on payments and the clock is running, a cash sale can stop the process — but only if it closes before the auction date. We have navigated this timeline dozens of times. The earlier you call, the more options you have.
Inherited Property
Estate sales involve probate timelines, multiple heirs, and emotional complexity that most buyers are not equipped to navigate patiently. We are. We work regularly with estate attorneys in [County] and understand how to structure a transaction that works for everyone involved.
Major Repairs Needed
Foundation issues, roofing failures, fire or water damage — conditions that disqualify most retail buyers and scare off most investors. As a licensed contractor, Michael prices these accurately and does not use them as a renegotiation lever after the contract is signed.
Divorce
When both parties need a clean, fast resolution and neither wants to coordinate a six-month listing process together, a cash sale handles the asset and lets both parties move forward. We work with one point of contact and coordinate with attorneys when needed.
Problem Tenants or Occupied Property
Selling a rental with difficult tenants is one of the hardest transactions to navigate traditionally. Showings are nearly impossible, buyers walk away, and the process drags for months. We buy occupied properties and handle the tenant situation after closing — that is our problem, not yours.
Relocation or Out-of-State Owner
Managing a sale from a distance — coordinating contractors, showings, and inspections across time zones — is genuinely exhausting. We handle every step locally and can close with remote signing. Most of our out-of-state sellers never have to travel back for the transaction.
What Sellers Who Have Worked With Us Say
We do not write these. We do not select them. These are pulled directly from our Google review profile — search “Michael R. Augusta home buyer” and you will find the full list.
“He showed up on time, walked the entire property, and had a written offer in my hands before he left the driveway. I had three other buyers who still had not sent me anything two weeks later. The offer was fair, the closing was exactly when he said it would be, and I never once felt like I was being pushed into anything.”
— Patricia W., Augusta — Inherited property, closed in 14 days
“I was two months behind on the mortgage and genuinely did not think I had options. Michael explained the entire process clearly, told me exactly what would happen at each step, and we closed nine days before the auction date. I cannot overstate how much that mattered. He did not just buy my house — he stopped a genuinely terrible situation from getting worse.”
— Robert G., Augusta — Pre-foreclosure, closed in 18 days
“What I remember most is that he actually told me I might get more money listing it with an agent. He said it clearly and without being asked. He still made an offer and I still took it because of my timeline — but the fact that he said that unprompted is the reason I sent him my neighbor six months later. That kind of honesty is not something you forget.”
— Denise M., Augusta — Sold as-is, referred two neighbors
More Free Resources for Augusta Homeowners
Each of these covers a specific situation in depth — written the same way as everything on this page, with no pitch attached.
You Have Done the Research. We Are Here When You Are Ready.
No pressure, no follow-up campaign, no script. If you want to find out what your property is worth to a cash buyer who will show you every number behind the offer — call us, fill out the form, or just show up at the address below. We will make time for you.