How Cash Home Buyers Work in Connecticut
Who cash home buyers are, how they set their prices, and the paperwork that protects you in a Connecticut cash sale.
See Your MAX Offer
Start with the address. A CT MAX buyer calls you back, and your written number follows the walk-through.
How the offer is built
Most cash buyers start with what the house would sell for fixed up, subtract the repairs and a cushion for surprises, then subtract their own costs to hold and resell it. The details are laid out on our offer math page.
What protects you
- A written purchase agreement
- A Connecticut closing attorney handling title and funds
- A settlement statement you review before signing
- Proof of funds from the buyer
Comparing the numbers
Listing vs. a MAX Offer, side by side
| Listing with an agent | CT MAX cash sale | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Typically 5–6% of the price | None |
| Repairs and cleanout | Usually on you, plus whatever the buyer’s inspector finds | None, the house is bought as it stands |
| Showings | Open houses and private showings | One walk-through |
| Financing risk | Buyer’s mortgage and appraisal can fall through | Cash, no lender |
| Closing date | Set by the buyer’s lender | The date you pick |
| Price | Often higher for a house in good shape | Reflects the condition, in writing, and does not drop after you sign |
Common questions
Are cash home buyers legitimate?
Many are. Ask the questions on our comparison page and use a closing attorney.
Do cash buyers assign contracts?
Some do. Ask directly before you sign.
Is CT MAX the buyer?
Yes. CT MAX buys the house.
General information only. Rules and costs vary by house and town. Talk with a licensed Connecticut professional about your specific situation.
From first call to cash in hand
- Day 1
Share the address
Call, text or use the form. We ask a few questions about the house and your deadline.
- Day 2–3
One walk-through
A CT MAX buyer sees the house once. No cleaning, no repairs, no open houses.
- Within 24 hrs of the visit
Your MAX Offer in writing
A firm cash number with no commission taken out. Take it, counter it or walk away.
- The date you pick
Attorney closing
A Connecticut closing attorney pays off the liens and hands you the balance.
Want the number in writing?
Get a written MAX Offer for the house as it stands. Saying no costs nothing.