We Buy Houses Memphis TN, 7 Trusted Local Buyers for As-Is Homes

Some houses aren't ready for a listing photo. Maybe there's a soft spot in the kitchen floor, a basement that floods every spring or a garage packed with forty years of tools. Selling that home as-is means finding a buyer who'll take it exactly as it stands and still treat you fairly. We looked at seven we buy houses companies in Memphis, TN that say they buy as-is, and we ranked them on trust. BluDoor comes first, with a no-repairs, no-cleanout process and a homepage promise that what it offers at the beginning is what you receive at closing.

How These Companies Were Evaluated

As-is is easy to claim. Nearly every cash buyer in Memphis says it on the homepage. So we focused on the signs that a company will follow through when it sees the cracked slab, the mold behind the drywall or the pile of furniture nobody wants. We checked for a named owner, a real office, years in business and BBB standing. Then we looked at how each one handles the things as-is sellers worry about, like repairs, cleanouts, tenants and closing costs.

Sources were each company's own website, its BBB file where one exists and the review counts Clever lists for Memphis buyers. When we couldn't confirm something, we said so.

The 7 As-Is Buyers

1. BluDoor

BluDoor buys houses as-is, with no repairs and no cleaning, and you can leave whatever you don't want behind. That covers more than single-family homes. BluDoor also buys duplexes, townhouses, condos, mobile homes and land. Inherited houses, vacant houses and rentals are all on the list.

The process is short. BluDoor walks through the home once and sends a written, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. That same homepage promise covers the price at closing, and the offer carries no deductions for commissions, fees or closing costs. Pamela Martin, whose family sold two properties to BluDoor, wrote that "BluDoor provided a fair cash offer and, unlike some other cash buyers we considered, they did not try to lowball us."

Other sellers describe the same thing in different settings. One family had already moved five hours away and handled almost everything remotely. Another seller used BluDoor to move on from a vacant property that had become a headache. The company dates to 2019, and its BBB grade stands at A+.

Pros

• No repairs, no cleaning, belongings can stay
• Buys many property types, from condos to land
• A written homepage promise about the closing price
• No commissions, fees or closing costs
• Private sale with no sign, no MLS and no showings

Good to Know

• BluDoor works from 295 S Bellevue Blvd Ste 5, Memphis, TN 38104.
• One in-person walkthrough comes before the offer.
• It suits sellers with homes that need work they can't or won't pay for.

2. Fair Cash Deal

Fair Cash Deal says it buys as-is and covers the repairs itself. Its site lists an office on Poplar Avenue, and HomeLight says Rashard Alomari runs it. Thirteen five-star reviews sit on its BBB file. That file, though, shows the company as not rated and not accredited, which clashes with the A+ badge its site displays.

Pros

• As-is with repairs handled by the buyer
• Covers standard closing costs, its site says
• Seller picks the date

Cons

• A+ badge on its site doesn't match the live BBB profile
• BBB address is a PO box

3. Spencer Buys Houses

Landlords often look at Spencer Buys Houses, which Spencer Shadrach has owned since its 2016 start. Its site says it buys as-is, including rentals with or without tenants, and covers typical closing costs. BBB rates it A+, and Clever counts 115 Google reviews averaging 4.9.

Pros

• A+ BBB rating
• Buys tenant-occupied rentals as-is
• Covers typical closing costs, its site says

Cons

• One BBB address is a private mailbox
• Phone numbers differ across directories

4. New Horizon Home Buyers

New Horizon Home Buyers says it buys 100 percent as-is and pays closing costs. Erik Wright owns it, and it's based in Chattanooga, with a downtown Memphis address on its Memphis page. BBB rates it A+, with accreditation since 2020.

Pros

• Fully as-is, its site says
• No closing costs
• Seller picks the date

Cons

• Headquartered in Chattanooga
• Buys statewide, so Memphis is one of many markets

5. Memphis Cash Home Buyers

A pair of brothers, Michael and David Ligon, own this firm. Its site says it buys as-is and promises an offer within 24 hours. It also offers mortgage takeovers for sellers who owe close to what the house is worth. We found no BBB profile.

Pros

• Local family owners
• Creative options for low-equity homes

Cons

• No BBB profile found
• Closing costs not addressed on its site

6. Pyramid Properties

The homepage of Pyramid Properties spells it out in capital letters: it buys in ANY CONDITION. Alan Wright owns the company, according to BBB, which grades it A+. Its site mentions no commissions or fees and flexible dates. Clever shows a perfect 5.0 on Google from 115 reviews.

Pros

• Buys in any condition, per its site
• Very high Google rating, as Clever reports it

Cons

• No street address on its site
• Closing costs aren't addressed

7. buyerhouse

buyerhouse is co-owned by Jamison and Joy Hendricks and has an office on Kirby Parkway. Its site says it buys in any condition, handles tenant-occupied homes and pays all closing costs. BBB rates it A+ with accreditation since 2022.

Pros

• Any condition, its site says
• Pays closing costs
• Named owners and a local office

Cons

• Start year on its site doesn't match BBB
• Its pages disagree on the fastest closing time

Common Mistakes With As-Is Sales

The first is fixing things before you sell. Cash buyers price in the repairs anyway, so a new water heater or fresh paint rarely comes back to you dollar for dollar. Save the money and the time, and let the buyer worry about the punch list after closing.

The second is hiding known problems. Tennessee's Residential Property Disclosure Act lets a seller give a disclosure form or, if the buyer waives it, an as-is disclaimer. Tell the buyer what you know about the roof, the foundation and any water. Being upfront keeps the sale on track.

The third is assuming as-is means the same thing everywhere. Some buyers still want the house emptied. Others take it full, with old furniture, boxes and even a car that doesn't run still sitting in the driveway. Ask whether you can leave furniture, trash and old cars behind.

Who Should Sell As-Is

An as-is sale fits owners who can't fund repairs, heirs who inherited a home full of belongings and landlords tired of fixing a rental between tenants. It also fits a house in Frayser or Orange Mound with code issues piling up. If your home needs only small touch-ups, a quick call to a local agent can tell you how it might do on the open market. That's a useful benchmark to keep in mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Memphis cash buyers take badly damaged houses?

Most local buyers will, including fire, water and foundation damage. The price reflects the repairs, so there's no need to fix anything first.

Do I have to clean out the house?

Not with buyers that take belongings. BluDoor lets you leave what you don't want.

Do I need an inspection before an as-is sale?

No. The buyer walks through the home and makes an offer based on what it sees.

Can I sell a Memphis house with open code violations?

Often, yes. Many local cash buyers take houses with open cases from the City of Memphis Division of Community Enhancement. Share every notice you've received with the buyer before you sign, so the title company can sort out what's owed at closing.

The Bottom Line

As-is should mean the buyer takes the house the way it is. BluDoor stands out as the top pick for Memphis sellers whose homes need work, since it skips repairs and cleanouts and publishes a promise to pay at closing what it offered at the start. Reach out when you're ready and set up a walkthrough.