{"id":60951,"date":"2025-08-01T17:45:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T00:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=60951"},"modified":"2025-08-01T17:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T00:45:10","slug":"express-homebuyers-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/express-homebuyers-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Express Homebuyers Reviews: Is a Cash Offer Right For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you need a fast, as-is home sale, you may be eyeing a company called Express Homebuyers. This cash-for-homes business has helped thousands of homeowners during trying times, such as divorce, the threat of foreclosure, a financial setback, or just breaking free of an unwanted inherited property.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll provide real Express Homebuyers reviews and insights into this national house-buying company so you can decide if a quick cash offer is right for your situation. We\u2019ll also share alternatives so you can compare offers.<\/p>\n<p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Sell Fast With a Cash Offer or Top agent<\/h3>\n                        <p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">Get an all-cash, no-obligation offer in 24 hours through HomeLight&#8217;s Simple Sale platform and close in as few as 7 days. You can also compare the offer with an estimate from a top agent.<\/span><\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/simple-sale\/quiz?interested_in_agent=true\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Get Started<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"What is the history behind Express Homebuyers?\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s the history behind Express Homebuyers?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expresshomebuyers.com\/\">Express Homebuyers<\/a> was founded in 2003 by Brad Chandler, who became fascinated with real estate in the 9th grade after reading a book about buying houses. It has since grown into one of the more recognizable house-buying companies in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>Originally based in the Washington, D.C. area, the company started with a focus on helping distressed homeowners sell quickly and easily, allowing them to skip repairs and closing costs.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Express Homebuyers has expanded its operations to serve dozens of markets nationwide while maintaining the principle that every homeowner deserves respect, understanding, and a fair, timely offer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"Express Homebuyers reviews\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Express Homebuyers reviews<\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll provide a snapshot of Express Homebuyers reviews and customer ratings taken from the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/va\/springfield\/profile\/home-buyers\/express-homebuyers-0241-7004237\">Better Business Bureau page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/mf4yHPcAvodiTzbzZ\">Google customer reviews page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Better Business Bureau reviews:<\/strong> Express Homebuyers is a BBB-accredited business with an A+ grade and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/va\/springfield\/profile\/home-buyers\/express-homebuyers-0241-7004237\/customer-reviews\">4.3-star customer rating<\/a> out of 5 stars. Its BBB profile contains a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbb.org\/us\/va\/springfield\/profile\/home-buyers\/express-homebuyers-0241-7004237\/more-info#alert-0_-50941\">resolved alert from 2022<\/a> in which the company settled a matter with the D.C. Attorney General related to a past marketing campaign. Express Homebuyers agreed to revised advertising practices without admitting any wrongdoing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Google customer reviews:<\/strong> Express Homebuyers has an overall Google customer reviews rating of <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/mf4yHPcAvodiTzbzZ\">4.4 stars<\/a> out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n<p>Below are short snippets from the company\u2019s BBB and Google reviews pages. Express Homebuyer also hosts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expresshomebuyers.com\/about-us\/reviews\/\">customer reviews and video testimonials<\/a> on its website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5-star positive review snippets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Our elderly relative had to move into an assisted living facility and needed to sell his home quickly in order to afford it long-term\u2026[The rep] took the time to listen to our needs\u2026we closed in two weeks, hassle-free.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>[We] had to sell the estate of a deceased sibling and could not take on the full responsibility of &#8220;fixing the home&#8221; to make it sellable\u2026Cash was in my account very quickly. They took a lot of weight off my shoulders.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Seamless and worry-free from beginning to end\u2026They really took care of everything! By the time I reached my closing date, I felt like a hot knife through butter.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>We were kept very well informed during the process. Everyone was very professional and helpful. The entire process was speedy and efficient.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>They did everything they said they would. They stuck to their word. The closing process was easy, the title firm came to me, and the settlement check came in days.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>From the first contact with Express Homebuyers until settlement, it took only 9 days. This was truly a great experience.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>[The company] offered us a very fair price for our house, which was sold as is. We settled earlier than originally expected. The process took about 20 minutes.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I was very pleasantly surprised by how carefree this sale was. I am disabled, and they did practically everything. I was kept updated every step along the way.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I would work with them again and highly recommend them to anyone who needs to sell quickly to a reputable company. They are exactly who they claim to be.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>My landlord fatigue had reached an all-time high, and I knew it was time to sell\u2026My offer was fair and paid out the next business day post-closing. If you want to sell and do not want the headache associated with selling a house, call them ASAP!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>1-star negative review snippets<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>[The rep] did not know the area, neighborhood, or comps\u2026A caveat when using this company: make sure the person examining the property has done his\/her homework.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Perhaps this is a good solution for low-value homes in need of repairs, but based on my experience with this company, for higher-end homes, they are relentless in trying to acquire homes for a fraction of the value.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>No communication. I would call to get information and would go to voicemail. No return calls, or they would call back and say they had no other information for me.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I initially received an offer to purchase my home after about two weeks of discussion. Then, about one week before the first closing, I was informed that they couldn&#8217;t purchase the home.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The agent told me they would contact me the next day after going over the property info. The call never came, so I called. I was told that due to the current housing market situation, they were only interested in properties located within cities and not in rural areas.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Their business model is predicated on taking advantage of people in need.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Someone from Express was supposed to come look at my house. No one ever showed or called to cancel\u2026I called the office [twice] and the answering service took my info, but never called me back.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Filled out application. Received e-mail that I would hear within a few hours the following day. Three days later I called and was advised my call would be returned. Two days later, I am still waiting for a call.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>If you decide not to sell they will keep calling you, texting you, and emailing you. They are relentless. They can&#8217;t take &#8220;no&#8221; for an answer.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>This business is repeatedly calling me when I do not want to sell my house. Unnecessarily calling, knowingly and intentionally.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read Express Homebuyers reviews and discover the process, pros, and cons of using this cash-for-homes company. 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