Cash Home Buyers in Phoenix: How to Find the Best Fit for Your House

By Cash Guy Nate Published October 2, 2026 8-minute read

There is no single best cash home buyer in Phoenix. Companies that say "we buy houses" in Phoenix fall into five groups: iBuyers, national franchises, local investors, cash-offer marketplaces, and listing programs that are not cash buyers at all. This page lists real companies in each group in alphabetical order, with what each one publishes about itself as of October 2026. We do not rank them. We are one of the companies on the list, so read it with that in mind.

How this list is built

Every fact about a company below comes from its own website or its Better Business Bureau profile, checked on October 2, 2026. Where a company does not publish something, we leave the number out.

You will not find star ratings, review quotes, or guesses about what percent of value anyone pays. The only number that counts is the one on your written offer.

One thing is true of every group: a cash offer is below what the house would bring fixed up and listed. If your house shows well and you have a couple of months, listing with an agent is often the better choice.

Phoenix cash buyers at a glance

Company	Type	Published fee	Published timeline
Offerpad	iBuyer	5% service fee plus about 1% closing costs	8 business days (11 with an HOA) to 60 days
Opendoor	iBuyer	No fixed percentage published; shown in your offer	21 to 60 days
We Buy Houses (WeBuyHouses.com)	National network	None stated on its Phoenix page	None stated on its Phoenix page
We Buy Ugly Houses	National franchise	No commissions; pays typical closing costs	Often as little as three weeks
Andrew The Home Buyer	Local investor	No fees, commissions or closing costs	As little as 7 days
Doug Hopkins Real Estate	Local investor and agent	No fees or commissions	Average about 7 days, per its site
LRT Offers	Local investor	Not confirmed	Not confirmed
We Buy Houses Arizona	Local investor	No commissions or closing costs	7 to 14 days
Cash Guy Nate (us)	Local investor	No commissions; we pay normal closing costs	Typically 7 to 21 days once title is clear
HomeLight Simple Sale	Marketplace	No HomeLight fee; investor fees may vary	As few as 7 to 10 days
72SOLD	Listing program	Commission; no set percentage published	About 11 days of marketing, then a normal closing

Each entry is the company's own wording, checked October 2, 2026.

iBuyers: Offerpad and Opendoor

iBuyers are large companies that make an offer online, check the house, then buy it, fix it and resell it.

Offerpad. Offerpad publishes its price: a 5% service fee and about 1% in closing costs. After a free inspection it may ask for a repair credit. Its Arizona page lists about 40 communities in the Phoenix metro and Pinal County. Good fit when the house is in decent shape and you want the fee in writing up front. Less of a fit when the home is a mobile home, was built before 1950, sits on more than 2 acres, or will not be vacant at closing. Offerpad says it does not buy those.

Opendoor. Opendoor gives a first estimate online, then a final offer after a photo or in-person assessment. The final number can be higher or lower. It says you can cancel before closing day with no fee. In 2022 Opendoor agreed to pay $62 million to settle FTC charges about its advertising. Good fit when the house is move-in ready and you can wait at least 21 days. Less of a fit when you need to close in two weeks, or the house has fire, foundation or heavy water damage. Opendoor says it may decline those.

Our Opendoor vs Offerpad page puts the two side by side.

National franchises and networks

These brands advertise nationally. The buyer who comes to your house is a local, independently owned office.

We Buy Houses (WeBuyHouses.com). Its site says it has local offices in about 200 markets and that all offices are independently owned and operated. Its Phoenix page names Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Buckeye, Queen Creek and Surprise. After a visit, the local office makes a no-obligation cash offer. Good fit when you want a known name and an in-person visit. Less of a fit when you want terms in writing before anyone comes out.

We Buy Ugly Houses. This is the brand of HomeVestors of America, a Dallas franchise company. Its site says it buys as-is, charges no commissions, pays typical closing costs, and gives you three days after signing to cancel in writing. It also says its offers are typically below market value in exchange for speed. In 2023 ProPublica reported serious problems at some franchises. The company disputed how common they were and added seller protections. Good fit when you want a written cancellation window. Less of a fit when the house is in good shape, since the company itself says its offers are discounted.

Local independent investors

These Phoenix-area companies buy houses themselves, often ones that need work or an as-is sale.

Andrew The Home Buyer. Its site says no closing costs, no commissions, and a close in as little as 7 days or a stay of up to 30 days rent free. The site says it has bought in Arizona and five other states for over 15 years. Its BBB profile lists a Chandler address, an A rating and a business start date of March 2020. Good fit when you need time in the house after closing. Less of a fit when you want the inspection and earnest money terms before you call.

Doug Hopkins Real Estate. Based in Mesa. His site says he has been licensed in real estate since 1994, makes a cash offer within 24 hours, and charges no fees or commissions. Good fit when you want one office that can either buy the house or list it. Less of a fit when you want a buyer with no listing side to the business.

LRT Offers. Its website blocked our request, so we only have its BBB profile: a Peoria address, an A+ rating and a start date of October 2020. The profile describes it as a Phoenix-based buyer of as-is homes. Good fit when you are in the West Valley and want a local buyer. Less of a fit when you need published terms before you call.

We Buy Houses Arizona. Also in Mesa, and not part of WeBuyHouses.com. Its site says founder Stephen W. Rockwell has bought Arizona homes since 1999, that it buys with its own money, gives a written offer within one business day, and closes in 7 to 14 days with no commissions or closing costs. It lists the East Valley, West Valley, Phoenix and Pinal County. Good fit when a long local history matters to you. Less of a fit when the house is outside the areas it lists.

Cash Guy Nate. Disclosure: we wrote this page and we are one of the companies on it. We buy Arizona houses for cash as a principal investor. We are not a broker or agent. We buy as-is, with no repairs, cleaning, showings or commissions, and we pay the normal closing costs. We close through a standard Arizona title company, typically in 7 to 21 days once title is clear. Our offers are below open-market price. We are newer and smaller than several companies on this list. Getting two or three written offers is the smart move, whether or not ours is one of them.

Marketplaces and listing programs

Neither of these buys your house itself.

HomeLight. HomeLight's Simple Sale brings you a cash offer from an investor in its network. HomeLight says the offer comes in 24 hours, a sale can close in as few as 7 days, and HomeLight charges no fee, though investor fees may vary. Good fit when you want a cash offer next to an agent's estimate, since HomeLight also matches sellers with agents. Less of a fit when you want to know who the buyer is before you share your details.

72SOLD. A Scottsdale-based listing program. 72SOLD's own blog says it is not a cash-offer company. An agent markets your house in a short window and you pay a commission. Good fit when the house shows well and you can wait for a financed buyer. Less of a fit when the house cannot be shown or you face a deadline.

How to compare any two cash offers

Price is one line. These seven decide whether you actually get paid.

Proof of funds. Ask for a recent bank or lender letter covering the full price.
Who closes. Is the name on the contract the one taking title, or can the contract be assigned to someone else?
Inspection period. How many days, and can the buyer cancel or cut the price during it?
Earnest money. How much, when is it deposited, and when does it become non-refundable?
Title company. Which Arizona title company? Call it and confirm escrow is open.
A written offer. A number said over the phone is not an offer.
What comes out at closing. Ask for an estimated settlement statement showing fees, credits, liens and your net.

If you are up against a foreclosure date or selling an inherited house, certainty can matter more than the top number.

Arizona's wholesale buyer disclosure law

Some buyers sign a contract with you and then assign it to another investor for a fee. This is called wholesaling. It is legal in Arizona, with a disclosure rule.

Under A.R.S. § 44-5101, a wholesale buyer of residential property must tell you in writing that it is a wholesale buyer before you enter a binding agreement. The statute defines a wholesale buyer as a person or company that signs a purchase contract as the buyer and assigns that same contract to someone else. It covers property with fewer than five dwelling units.

If a wholesale buyer does not give that written disclosure, the statute says you may cancel the contract at any time before close of escrow without penalty, and you may keep any earnest money the buyer paid.

So ask every buyer in writing: will you close yourself, or assign the contract?

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk to an Arizona attorney or CPA about your situation.

Cash Guy Nate is not affiliated with or endorsed by any company named on this page.

Common questions

Who is the best cash home buyer in Phoenix?

There is not one. A clean house in a subdivision often gets its strongest direct offer from an iBuyer. A house that needs heavy repairs, has tenants, or has a tight deadline usually fits a local investor better. Get two or three written offers and compare.

Do cash home buyers in Phoenix pay market value?

No. Cash offers are below what a house would bring fixed up and listed on the open market. That is true of every type on this page, including us. If you have time and the house shows well, listing usually nets more.

Is 72SOLD a cash buyer?

No. 72SOLD's own blog says it is not a cash-offer company or an iBuyer. It is a listing program run by agents, and you pay a commission.

How many cash offers should I get?

Two or three written offers is enough for most people. One iBuyer, one local investor and an agent's honest estimate of what listing would net gives you a clear picture.

How do I know if a buyer plans to assign my contract?

Ask in writing. Arizona law, A.R.S. § 44-5101, requires a wholesale buyer to disclose that in writing before you enter a binding agreement.

If you want to talk

If you want our number in your stack of offers, call (928) 928-4109, Monday through Saturday, 8am to 8pm Arizona time, or use the short form below. Our offer will be below open-market price, and we will put it in writing. Or use the short form below.