Who Buys Houses Fast in Boston, MA? Cash Offers for Triple-Deckers and More
Triple-deckers in Dorchester, row houses in Roxbury, a Cape in West Roxbury or a worn-down unit in East Boston: we make cash offers as-is, with no commissions and no showings.
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- No repairs or cleaning
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Sell Your House Fast in Boston, MA
Who buys houses fast in Boston? We do. Give us the address of the Boston property and a few answers, and we review it before making a cash offer. We either buy the house ourselves or place it with a vetted local cash buyer who works Suffolk County and the surrounding area. You sell as-is, so nothing needs to be painted, cleared out, or brought up to code before you hand over the keys.
Boston sellers usually come to us with a very specific problem. A triple-decker in Dorchester or Mattapan with a gutted third floor and an angry upstairs tenant. A family house in Hyde Park that heirs inherited and cannot afford to renovate. A landlord in East Boston dealing with lead paint and an inspection that turned up too many items. A traditional listing in this market can stall on exactly those problems.
Pick the date that works for you in Boston. If title is clear, closing can often be done in as little as 7 to 14 days, and we generally respond to a Boston owner with an offer within a day of receiving the information. Massachusetts closings are run by attorneys, and on our offers the buyer side covers the normal closing costs, so there is no agent commission taken from your proceeds. Heirs who live out of state can sign by mail.
Selling a House in Boston: Massachusetts Rules to Know
- County
- Suffolk County, which covers Boston along with Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop.
- Who handles closings
- Massachusetts closings are run by attorneys, with a title search done at the Registry of Deeds.
- Typical housing stock
- Triple-deckers and two-families in Dorchester, Roxbury and East Boston, brick row houses and brownstones near the South End and Back Bay, and Capes and Colonials in West Roxbury and Hyde Park.
- Common repair issues
- Lead paint, knob-and-tube wiring, old oil boilers, wet basements, tired porches on triple-deckers, and failing roofs.
- Local rules worth knowing
- Sellers need a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the fire department, a Title 5 septic inspection where a septic system exists, and the deed excise tax is customarily paid by the seller.
- Foreclosure process
- Massachusetts uses non-judicial foreclosure by power of sale, but the lender must first clear a court check on military-service status.
- Nearby areas we also serve
- Quincy, Chelsea, Revere, Somerville, Cambridge, Malden, Everett, Brookline, Newton, Milton, Braintree and Randolph.
General information for homeowners, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so confirm details with a local attorney or title company.
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Boston's Housing Stock: Old, Dense and Expensive to Fix
Boston is a patchwork of dense neighborhoods built over two centuries. Dorchester, Mattapan and Roxbury are lined with triple-deckers built in the early 1900s for working families. East Boston and Charlestown mix older wooden three-families with new condos. The South End and Beacon Hill are brick row houses with steep stairs, tiny lots and landmark rules. Out in West Roxbury and Hyde Park, you will find Colonials, Capes and mid-century ranches on more generous lots, many of them still owned by one family for decades.
The older the house, the more likely it carries lead paint, old wiring and an aging oil burner. Wet basements are common in low-lying areas near the harbor and the Neponset River. Massachusetts law requires lead paint disclosure and, in many cases, abatement when young children live in a unit. Repair costs in the Boston area run high, and contractors are hard to book. For heirs and landlords, a sale as-is skips that problem. Boston rental properties also face local registration and inspection rules that can expose deferred repairs.
Selling a House in Boston When Life Gets Complicated
- Triple-decker with a bad upstairsA multi-family with a gutted unit or a tenant problem can be hard to finance. We buy it as-is, and we can work around a lease.
- Lead paint or inspection troubleFailed lead inspections and code citations can drain a landlord. We buy the property with those issues attached and take on the abatement.
- Inherited house in Hyde Park or RoslindaleHeirs often prefer to avoid a renovation. We close on a timeline that fits the probate court and the attorney.
- Falling behind on the loanMassachusetts foreclosures move without a judge's sale order, so timelines can be shorter than you expect. Selling first can protect your equity.
Whatever is going on, Who Buys Houses Fast can make a cash offer on your Boston house as-is. No repairs, no agent fees, and you pick the closing date.
Boston Neighborhoods and Nearby Areas We Buy In
- Dorchester
- Roxbury
- Mattapan
- Hyde Park
- Roslindale
- West Roxbury
- East Boston
- Jamaica Plain
- Charlestown
- South Boston
- Brighton
- Quincy
How to Sell Your House Fast in Boston
Three steps whether you are in the middle of Boston or out at the edge of it.
- Step 1
Fill Out the Form
Tell us the address and a few details about the house. It takes about a minute.
- Step 2
Get Your Cash Offer
We review the property and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours of getting the details.
- Step 3
Get Paid
Pick a closing date that works for you. A title company or closing attorney handles the paperwork and the funds.
Selling Your House in Boston: FAQ
Do I need an attorney to sell a house in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts closings are handled by attorneys, so yes, one is part of the transaction. On our offers, the buyer side covers normal closing costs, which includes the closing attorney. You do not pay an agent commission. You may still choose to have your own attorney review everything, particularly for an estate or a lien.
What do I need to provide as a Boston seller?
Sellers need a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the local fire department, lead paint disclosure for older homes, and a Title 5 inspection if the house has a septic system. We buy as-is, but the paperwork is still required, and we help coordinate it so it does not delay you.
Who pays the Massachusetts deed excise tax?
The deed excise tax, often called stamps, is customarily paid by the seller. It is calculated on the sale price and shown on the settlement statement. We will walk through that figure with you before you accept, so there are no surprises at the closing table. It is the same tax whether the buyer is a person or a company.
Can I sell a triple-decker with tenants?
Yes, frequently. Share the leases, rents and any open complaints in the survey. Some buyers want tenants in place, and others prefer vacant units. We match the offer to what you have, and you are not required to evict anyone to sell. Nobody has to be evicted for a sale to go through.
How does foreclosure work in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts lenders use a non-judicial power of sale, after a court check that the owner is not on active military duty. That can move faster than many owners expect. If you have received a notice, talk to a lawyer and consider selling before the auction date. Reach out early, because the clock starts well before the auction.
Other Massachusetts Cities We Buy In
Selling somewhere else in Massachusetts? See our Massachusetts page for statewide rules and every city we cover.
Get a Cash Offer on Your Boston House
If a Boston house has become a pile of repairs, tenant problems or inherited paperwork, you do not have to keep carrying it. Who Buys Houses Fast will review the Boston house in its present state and send a cash offer, without repairs or commissions on your end. Send the address below and we will come back with a cash number for your Boston property.
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