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We buy Austin-area houses as-is, for cash, from Round Rock to Kyle. Skip the showings and price cuts and get a fair offer within 24 hours.
- Any condition, any situation
- We pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks
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Why Austin homeowners sell to us
After the big run-up and cooldown of recent years, many Austin-area listings sit longer and sell after price cuts. A cash offer gives you a firm number and a date you control.
Listing that won’t sell
Tired of showings and price cuts? Get a firm cash offer and a closing date you choose.
Relocation
Moving for work? Close on your timeline, even from out of state.
Rentals & investment homes
Sell a rental or former investment property with or without tenants.
Homes needing work
Dated or damaged homes sell as-is, with no repairs or cleaning.
Sold in 3 simple steps
Tell us about the house
Fill out the form or call. We’ll ask a few questions about the property and your timeline.
Get a fair cash offer
After a short walkthrough, you get a written offer within 24 hours, with the math explained.
Close on your date
Texas sales close through a title company. Close in as little as 2–3 weeks, or on the date you pick. We pay all of your closing costs.
We buy all over the Austin area
We buy across Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.
“I lost my job and got behind on my mortgage… We closed in 9 days and I avoided foreclosure.”
“My brother and I inherited our mom’s house… They handled the entire process.”
Reviews from BAM sellers. We’ll add Austin seller stories here as we close more deals locally.
What selling a house in Austin looks like right now
Austin’s housing stock ranges from early 1900s homes near downtown and in neighborhoods like Hyde Park to fast-growing suburbs in Williamson and Hays counties built mostly in the last 30 years. Much of the metro sits over or near the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone, so parts of Travis and Hays counties have impervious-cover and site-plan rules that can affect additions or major repairs. The region has expansive clay soils in many areas, which contributes to foundation movement on older homes, and hail storms periodically drive up roof-repair needs. Fast-growing suburbs like Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle and Buda often carry MUD or PID taxes layered on top of city, county and school taxes, and both property taxes and insurance premiums have risen sharply as the area has grown. Some owners with an older, storm-damaged or outdated home decide selling as-is is simpler than managing a renovation before listing.
Austin market snapshot, Three months ending August 2026
About 41% of listings had a price drop, and 13% of homes sold above the asking price.
Data: Redfin, City of Austin, Three months ending August 2026.
Probate, taxes and foreclosure in the Austin area
Each county runs these a little differently. Here’s what matters when you’re selling an inherited house, dealing with back taxes or trying to stay ahead of a foreclosure. General information, not legal advice.
Travis County County seat: Austin
- Probate
- Probate cases go to Travis County Probate Court No. 1 or No. 2, statutory probate courts, with filings through the County Clerk. Independent administration is common in Texas, and a small estate affidavit is possible when the estate, not counting the homestead and exempt property, is worth $75,000 or less (as of 2026).
- Property taxes
- Travis Central Appraisal District sets values and the Travis County Tax Office (Tax Assessor-Collector) collects. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Mortgage foreclosures are usually non-judicial trustee sales held the first Tuesday of the month, after at least 21 days’ notice, at the location the Travis County Commissioners Court designates (historically the courthouse steps). Since mid-2024, Travis County’s own delinquent-property-tax foreclosure auctions, run by the Tax Assessor-Collector, have moved from in-person courthouse bidding to an online auction format. A homestead owner generally has 2 years to redeem after a tax sale, other property 180 days.
Williamson County County seat: Georgetown
- Probate
- Williamson County has no stand-alone statutory probate court. Probate and estate matters are heard by one of the Williamson County Courts at Law, with filings through the County Clerk. A small estate affidavit is possible when the estate, not counting the homestead and exempt property, is worth $75,000 or less (as of 2026).
- Property taxes
- Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) sets values and the Williamson County Tax Assessor-Collector collects. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later. Many Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown-area subdivisions also carry MUD or PID taxes.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Mortgage foreclosures are usually non-judicial trustee sales held the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., after at least 21 days’ notice, at the location the Williamson County Commissioners Court designates for foreclosure sales, generally at or near the Williamson County Justice Center in Georgetown. Unpaid property taxes lead to a tax suit and sheriff’s sale; a homestead owner generally has 2 years to redeem after the sale, other property 180 days.
Hays County County seat: San Marcos
- Probate
- Hays County has no stand-alone statutory probate court. Probate and estate matters are heard by the Hays County Court at Law, with filings through the County Clerk. A small estate affidavit is possible when the estate, not counting the homestead and exempt property, is worth $75,000 or less (as of 2026).
- Property taxes
- Hays Central Appraisal District sets values and the Hays County Tax Assessor-Collector collects. The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later. Parts of Hays County sit over the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones, which can add development and impervious-cover restrictions.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Mortgage foreclosures are usually non-judicial trustee sales held the first Tuesday of the month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., after at least 21 days’ notice, at the location the Hays County Commissioners Court designates for foreclosure sales, generally at or near the Hays County Courthouse in San Marcos. Unpaid property taxes lead to a tax suit and sheriff’s sale; a homestead owner generally has 2 years to redeem after the sale, other property 180 days.
Where we buy houses around Austin
We buy in every part of the metro, in any condition. These are some of the areas and ZIP codes we see most.
- Hyde Park78751early 1900s bungalows and craftsman homes
- Travis Heights787041920s-1950s homes near South Congress
- East Austin78702, 78721older wood-frame homes mixed with new infill
- Allandale / Crestview78757, 787561950s-1960s mid-century ranch homes
- South Austin78745, 787481970s-1990s ranch and split-level homes
- North Austin / Wells Branch78727, 787281980s-2000s suburban homes
- Round Rock78664, 786811980s-2010s suburban subdivisions, many with MUD taxes
- Cedar Park786131990s-2010s master-planned subdivisions
- Leander786412000s-2020s fast-growing new subdivisions
- Georgetown78626, 78628historic downtown homes plus large new master-planned communities
- Pflugerville786601990s-2010s subdivisions, many with MUD taxes
- Kyle786402000s-2020s fast-growing new subdivisions
- Buda78610older in-town homes plus new subdivisions
- San Marcos78666older homes near the river plus newer subdivisions
- Dripping Springs78620newer homes on larger lots over the Edwards Aquifer zone
- Manor78653older rural homes plus fast-growing new subdivisions
What a Austin seller actually walks away with
The list price isn’t what you keep. Here’s an illustrative example for a dated Austin house that needs work. We set the example’s after-repair value a little under the Austin median of about $550,000, since a dated house that needs work is usually a modest, older home.
| List it yourself | Sell to BAM as-is | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price after repairs | $465,000 | Your offer amount |
| Repairs before listing | −$50,000 | $0 |
| Agent commissions (5.5% assumed) | −$25,600 | $0 |
| Title, escrow, transfer tax and other seller costs (est. 1.5%) | −$7,000 | $0, we pay them |
| Holding costs for 3 to 4 months (est. 1%) | −$4,700 | $0 |
| Inspection repair credits and concessions (est. 1%) | −$4,700 | $0 |
| What you walk away with | $373,000 | Your offer, dollar for dollar |
Illustrative example, not an offer or appraisal. Commissions are negotiable and every house is different. When you list with an agent in Texas, commissions are negotiable, and many sellers have historically paid a combined 5% to 6% to the listing and buyer’s agents. In much of Texas the seller customarily pays for the buyer’s owner’s title policy, whose premium is set by the Texas Department of Insurance, though the standard TREC contract lets the two sides agree otherwise. Texas has no transfer tax, and the state constitution bars one. In Austin-area subdivisions with MUD or PID assessments, expect prorated amounts to show up as a seller credit at closing.
Compare our cash offer to that bottom-line number, not to the list price. If it’s close, you skip the repairs, the showings and months of waiting. If listing will clearly net you more, we’ll tell you.
Sources for this page (17)
- traviscountytx.gov/probate/statutory-probate-judge-assignment-requests
- traviscad.org/protests
- www2.traviscountytx.gov/tax_assessor/foreclosure/sep14/default-embed.asp
- texas.public.law/statutes/tex._tax_code_section_41.44
- texaslawhelp.org/article/small-estate-affidavits
- texas.public.law/statutes/tex._prop._code_section_51.002
- law.justia.com/codes/texas/tax-code/title-1/subtitle-e/chapter-34/subchapter-b/section-34-
- wilcotx.gov/297/Courts-Division
- wilcotx.gov/946/Williamson-Central-Appraisal-District-WC
- wilcotx.gov/308/Foreclosure-Trustee-Sales
- hayscountytx.gov/167/County-Courts-at-Law
- hayscad.com/
- hayscountytx.gov/200/Foreclosures
- tdi.texas.gov/title/index.html
- trec.texas.gov/forms/one-four-family-residential-contract-resale
- statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CN/htm/CN.8.htm
- redfin.com/city/30818/TX/Austin/housing-market
Facts checked September 2026. Laws, deadlines and fees change, so confirm details with the county or a local attorney before you rely on them.
Selling a house for cash in Austin
My house is listed but not selling. Can you still make an offer?
Yes. We can make an offer while it’s listed. If you have an agreement with an agent, check its terms before accepting another offer.
How much time do I have if I’m facing foreclosure in Texas?
Texas foreclosures are usually non-judicial, so the lender can sell the house without going to court. Sales happen on the first Tuesday of the month, and the timeline can be short. Call us as early as you can.
Can I sell from out of state?
Yes. Much of the paperwork can be signed remotely, and you choose the closing date.
Who handles the closing?
A licensed Texas title company handles the closing. We pay all of your closing costs.
My Austin-area house is over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone. Does that affect selling it?
It can affect repairs or additions more than the sale itself. Parts of Travis and Hays counties sit over the aquifer’s recharge or contributing zone, where the state and some cities limit impervious cover and require site plans for new construction. It rarely blocks a straightforward home sale, but a buyer’s lender or the title company may ask questions if the property has had unpermitted work done near a sensitive area.
How fast can a foreclosure happen in Travis County?
Texas foreclosures are usually non-judicial, so they move quickly once started. For a home you live in, the lender generally has to give at least 20 days to cure the default, then post a notice of sale at least 21 days before the auction, at the location the Commissioners Court designates. Selling before the sale date is one way owners protect whatever equity they have left.
I inherited a house in the Austin area. Can I sell it before probate is finished?
You need legal authority to sign the deed. That typically comes from being named independent executor or administrator by the court handling the estate, or from a muniment of title or court order establishing the heirs. A title company will ask to see these documents before closing. Once you have that authority, you can sell the house as-is while the rest of the estate is still being wrapped up.
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