Lexington is my home base, so I get a lot of calls from neighbors. Most of them ask the same handful of questions about selling to a cash buyer. Here are my answers.
I’m an investor, not a licensed agent, attorney or lender. This isn’t legal advice, and South Carolina changed its rules on marketing contracts in 2024.
For the full explanation of how I buy, go to cash buyers in Lexington SC. If you’re weighing whether to renovate and sell the house yourself, read flipping houses in Lexington. For the town overview, see real estate investing in Lexington SC, or reach me directly.
Straight answers
Are you actually based in Lexington SC?
Yes. I run my business from Old Cherokee Road in Lexington, and my family lives in Lexington County. When I buy in town, I’m buying in my own backyard.
Why would I sell to a cash buyer when Lexington is growing so fast?
Usually because of the house, not the market. Dated homes compete against new construction, inherited properties are hard to manage from a distance, and tenant-occupied houses are awkward to show. If your house is updated, a good listing agent may serve you better.
Do you buy houses with tenants in Lexington?
Often, yes. Have the lease, the payment history and any notes on condition ready when you send me the property.
Will you give me a price before seeing the house?
No. I look at comps, condition and occupancy first. I won’t promise a price, or that I’ll buy, until I’ve done that work.
Can I sell you a contract on a Lexington house I don’t own yet?
South Carolina’s 2024 law restricts marketing residential property you don’t own without a license. Read wholesaling in South Carolina and talk to a South Carolina real estate attorney first.
I’m a licensed agent. Will you buy my Lexington listing?
I’m glad to look at it, especially as-is, estate and tenant-occupied listings. Send the disclosures and access details and I’ll give you a clear answer.
Who handles the closing?
A South Carolina closing attorney supervises it, including title, the deed and the funds. See SC closing attorneys.
Is there pressure to decide quickly?
Not from me. Plenty of Lexington owners talk to me, wait, and come back later. Take the time you need.