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We buy Columbus-area houses as-is, for cash, from Reynoldsburg to Hilliard. Get a fair offer within 24 hours and close on your schedule.
- Any condition, any situation
- We pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks
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Why Columbus homeowners sell to us
Columbus owners call us about rentals near campus, inherited homes and older houses that need more work than they want to do.
Rentals near campus
Sell a rental near Ohio State with tenants in place.
Older homes
Dated or damaged? We buy as-is.
Inherited homes
We help families sell inherited homes across Franklin County.
Foreclosure
Ohio foreclosures go through the courts. Selling first can protect your equity.
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
Ohio 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 Columbus area
We buy across Franklin, Delaware, Licking and Fairfield 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 Columbus seller stories here as we close more deals locally.
What selling a house in Columbus looks like right now
Columbus has grown fast, but its core still has a lot of older housing: early-1900s homes in German Village and Olde Towne East, postwar brick ranches on the south and east sides, and 1950s-1970s split-levels further out toward Whitehall and Reynoldsburg. Newer subdivisions ring the metro in Delaware and Licking counties. Older Columbus houses often need roof, furnace, electrical panel or foundation work, and rentals that sat vacant during a probate case can pick up code violations fast. Ohio foreclosures go through the court system and end in a sheriff’s sale, which gives owners some time but also means legal notices piling up. Rising home values have also pushed up property tax bills, prompting more owners to challenge their assessments or decide it is simpler to sell as-is than to keep up with repairs and taxes.
Columbus market snapshot, August 2026
35.4% of homes sold above list price
Data: Redfin, City of Columbus, August 2026.
Probate, taxes and foreclosure in the Columbus 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.
Franklin County County seat: Columbus
- Probate
- The Franklin County Probate Court, 373 S. High Street, Columbus, handles estates. As of 2026, a surviving spouse who inherits the whole estate can use the no-administration procedure up to $100,000, other beneficiaries up to $35,000, and a faster summary release from administration is available for smaller estates (generally under $5,000 to $45,000 depending on the situation).
- Property taxes
- The Franklin County Auditor sets assessed property values and the Franklin County Treasurer bills and collects taxes. Owners who disagree with their valuation can file a complaint with the county Board of Revision; for tax year 2026, the filing window runs from late August 2026 through March 31, 2027.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Ohio foreclosures are judicial: the lender files suit, obtains a judgment, and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office then holds a public real estate auction, with sale proceeds distributed by the court. Delinquent property taxes accrue penalties and interest and can eventually lead to a county tax foreclosure and sale.
Delaware County County seat: Delaware
- Probate
- The Delaware County Probate Court, a standalone court at the county courthouse in Delaware, Ohio, handles estate administration. The same statewide small-estate thresholds apply as of 2026: up to $100,000 for a surviving spouse who inherits everything, and up to $35,000 for other beneficiaries, without full administration.
- Property taxes
- The Delaware County Auditor assesses property values and the Delaware County Treasurer bills and collects taxes. Value complaints go to the county Board of Revision, generally due by the following March 31 for the prior tax year, the same statewide filing pattern used in Franklin County.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Foreclosures are judicial, with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office conducting the public sale after a court judgment. Delinquent taxes accrue penalty and interest and can lead to a tax foreclosure action.
Licking County County seat: Newark
- Probate
- The Licking County Probate Court in Newark, Ohio handles wills, estates and guardianships for the county. The statewide small-estate procedures apply here too, as of 2026: no administration is needed up to $100,000 for a surviving spouse who is the sole beneficiary, or $35,000 for others.
- Property taxes
- The Licking County Auditor sets assessed values and the Licking County Treasurer bills and collects property taxes. Valuation disputes go to the county Board of Revision, with the complaint period generally running through March 31 of the year after the tax year at issue.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Foreclosures in Licking County follow the same judicial process as the rest of Ohio, ending in a sheriff’s sale after a court judgment. Unpaid property taxes accrue interest and penalties and can lead to a county tax foreclosure sale.
Where we buy houses around Columbus
We buy in every part of the metro, in any condition. These are some of the areas and ZIP codes we see most.
- German Village432061800s brick rowhouses and cottages
- Olde Towne East43203Victorian-era homes needing rehab
- Franklinton43222older frame homes near downtown
- South Linden43211early-to-mid-1900s bungalows
- Southeast Columbus43207postwar bungalows and ranches
- Northland43229, 432241960s-1970s ranches and split-levels
- Whitehall43213postwar brick ranches
- Reynoldsburg430681960s-1980s split-levels and ranches
- Westland432281960s-1970s ranch subdivisions
- Hilltop43204, 43223early-1900s frame homes
- Clintonville43202, 432141920s-1940s bungalows and Cape Cods
- Gahanna432301970s-1990s subdivision homes
- Westerville43081, 430821970s-2000s subdivision homes
- Pickerington431471990s-2010s newer subdivisions
- Newark43055older downtown housing stock plus outlying ranches
- Delaware43015historic downtown homes plus newer subdivisions
What a Columbus seller actually walks away with
The list price isn’t what you keep. Here’s an illustrative example for a dated Columbus house that needs work. We used $255,000 as the fixed-up value, about 15% under the August 2026 Columbus median, because the example is an older bungalow or ranch needing updates.
| List it yourself | Sell to BAM as-is | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price after repairs | $255,000 | Your offer amount |
| Repairs before listing | −$40,000 | $0 |
| Agent commissions (5.5% assumed) | −$14,000 | $0 |
| Title, escrow, transfer tax and other seller costs (est. 1.5%) | −$3,800 | $0, we pay them |
| Holding costs for 3 to 4 months (est. 1%) | −$2,600 | $0 |
| Inspection repair credits and concessions (est. 1%) | −$2,600 | $0 |
| What you walk away with | $192,000 | Your offer, dollar for dollar |
Illustrative example, not an offer or appraisal. Commissions are negotiable and every house is different. Agent commission is negotiable and is usually the biggest cost when listing traditionally. Ohio charges a real property conveyance fee when a deed transfers; in Franklin County it totals $3 per $1,000 of the sale price (the $1 per $1,000 state fee plus a $2 per $1,000 county fee), though it drops to $1 per $1,000 if the seller has the homestead exemption. Owner’s title insurance and closing costs are typically negotiated between buyer and seller in the purchase contract.
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 (10)
- probate.franklincountyohio.gov/Departments/Estates-Small
- auditor.franklincountyohio.gov/Real-Estate/Board-of-Revision/Board-of-Revision-FAQ
- sheriff.franklincountyohio.gov/Services/Real-Estate-Sales
- fccourts.org/DocumentCenter/View/306/Judicial-Sales-Title-Insurance-Required—Local-Rule-
- probate.co.delaware.oh.us/
- ohiolegalhelp.org/resource/delaware-county-probate-court
- ohiolegalhelp.org/resource/licking-county-probate-court
- audr-apps.franklincountyohio.gov/calc/conveyancefee
- tax.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/tax/researcher/tax-analysis/tax-data-series/publications-tds-p
- redfin.com/city/4664/OH/Columbus/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 Columbus
How does foreclosure work in Ohio?
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, so the lender has to go through the courts. That usually gives you time to sell first.
Do you buy houses that need major repairs?
Yes. We buy houses in any condition and handle the repairs ourselves after closing.
How fast can you close in Columbus?
In most cases in as little as 2–3 weeks. You can also choose a later date.
Who handles the closing?
A Ohio title company handles the closing. We pay all of your closing costs.
Can I skip probate on my parent’s house in Franklin County?
Sometimes. Ohio’s no-administration procedure lets a surviving spouse who inherits the entire estate skip full probate for estates up to $100,000, and other beneficiaries can use it up to $35,000, as of 2026. A faster summary release from administration covers smaller estates too. Above those thresholds, the house generally needs to go through the Franklin County Probate Court, or the Delaware or Licking County Probate Court, before it can be sold.
How does a sheriff’s sale work in Franklin County?
Ohio foreclosures are judicial, so the lender has to sue and win a court judgment before a sale can happen. Once that happens, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office schedules and holds a public auction of the property. The process from missed payments to an actual sale date usually takes several months, which gives owners time to explore a sale before the auction.
Can I appeal my property tax value in Franklin County?
Yes. If you think your home’s assessed value is too high, you can file a complaint with the Franklin County Board of Revision. For the 2026 tax year, the filing window runs from late August 2026 through March 31, 2027. Delaware and Licking counties use the same general Board of Revision process and a similar annual filing deadline.
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