A 2026 study found that only 12% of “we buy houses” companies can actually purchase your home. The rest are companies that only wholesale your property. They promise you a big number to get you excited, put you under contract, and then come back weeks later to tell you they need to “adjust.” You deserve better than that.
Talk to Someone Who Can Actually Close
Here’s what usually happens when you call a “we buy houses” company
- You fill out a form or call a number
- Someone shows up, looks at your house, and gives you a big number to get you excited
- You sign a contract thinking it’s a done deal
- Behind the scenes, they’re shopping your contract to other investors trying to find someone who will actually buy it
- Nobody will pay what they promised, so they come back and say “we need to adjust the numbers”
- Now you’re weeks into the process, stressed out, and getting less than what you were told
- Or worse, they back out entirely and you’ve wasted critical time you didn’t have
This happens to families in crisis every single day. People behind on their mortgage. People facing foreclosure with a deadline. People going through divorce or dealing with an inherited property. The families who need certainty the most are the ones getting empty promises.
We started The Home’s Hero because we’ve seen it happen too many times, and families deserve better.
The Zillow and OpenDoor playbook (and why it hurts families)
You’ve probably seen the big names: Zillow Offers, OpenDoor, national iBuyer platforms. Here’s what they don’t put in the ads.
These platforms are built around a specific playbook:
- Give you an exciting initial offer. High enough to get you to stop shopping. High enough that you feel like you’re winning.
- Get you under contract. Once you sign, you’re emotionally committed. You stop talking to other buyers. The clock starts.
- Send in the inspection. The inspection report comes back with a list of repair credits. Market conditions have “shifted.” Their algorithm has been “updated.” Whatever the reason, the number goes down. Sometimes 5%. Sometimes 15-20%.
- Count on you being too far in to walk away. You’ve already told your family. You’ve already made plans. Walking away means starting over. So most people accept the lower number.
Zillow shut down their iBuyer program in 2021 after losing over a billion dollars because their algorithm was consistently overpricing homes to win contracts. OpenDoor faces ongoing complaints documented with the BBB and consumer review platforms about offers being reduced significantly between the initial quote and closing.
These are not bad companies run by bad people. It’s a structural problem: their model requires them to attract you with one number and close at another. When you’re a family facing foreclosure with a 90-day clock, that gap can cost you everything.
3 questions to ask any “we buy houses” company before you sign anything
We believe you should protect yourself regardless of who you work with. Before signing with any cash buyer, ask these three questions and pay close attention to the answers:
- “Can you show me proof of funds right now?” A real buyer who can actually close has cash or a line of credit ready to go. They can show you a bank statement or a letter from their financial institution before you sign. If they hedge, deflect, or tell you they’ll “get it to you later,” that’s your answer.
- “Is this the number I will receive at closing, or is this a starting offer?” Ask directly. A buyer who plans to renegotiate will give you a vague answer. A buyer who intends to close at the number they gave you will tell you clearly: yes, that’s the number.
- “Does this contract have an assignment clause?” Look for the words “and/or assigns” after the buyer’s name. If it’s there, they plan to sell your contract to someone else. They are not the buyer. Ask them directly: “Are you the one closing on my house, or are you planning to assign this contract?”
If a company gets defensive when you ask these questions, walk away. A company that’s genuinely there to help you will welcome the scrutiny.
What makes The Home’s Hero different
We can actually close.
When we give you a number, that’s the number. We have the funds and the ability to purchase your home ourselves. No shopping your contract around. No coming back to renegotiate. No surprises three weeks in.
The number we give you is the number you get.
We don’t inflate an offer to get you under contract and then “adjust” later. We give you an honest number from the start because we’d rather earn your trust than waste your time.
Your family’s outcome comes first.
Sometimes the best thing for your family is to sell. Sometimes it’s to keep your home. We’ll tell you the truth about your options, even if it means we don’t make money on the deal.
We’re transparent about everything.
You’ll know exactly what’s happening at every step. Our process, our timeline, our numbers. No hidden fees. No last-minute changes. No games.
We specialize in foreclosure prevention.
Most cash buyers want easy flips. We work with families in the hardest situations, because that’s where we can make the biggest difference. Our mission is to stop 1,000 foreclosures in 2026.
We care more than anybody else.
That’s not a slogan. It’s what families tell us after we’ve worked with them. We go above and beyond because that’s who we are.
Families we’ve helped
The Corpuz Family, California
This family was facing foreclosure and didn’t know they had options. We helped them walk away with over $400,000 in equity they thought they’d lost. They kept their dignity, their credit, and their future.
Meet the Team Behind Your Next Step Forward
We provide win-win solutions to help homeowners get out of their sticky situations, including foreclosure, owning a burdensome property, probate, or anything else. Our focus is on providing you with a solution to your situation so you can continue to do the things you love.
The Home’s Hero Promise
- We will always tell you the truth about your situation, even when it’s hard to hear
- We will never pressure you into a decision
- We will explain every option available to you, not just the one that benefits us
- When we give you a number, we will close at that number
- We will treat you like family, because that’s what this is about
Facing foreclosure? Behind on payments? Let’s talk.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Call us for a free, no-pressure conversation about your options. We’ll tell you exactly where you stand and what you can do, whether that involves us or not.
(844) 991-4359
Frequently asked questions
Can you actually close on the number you offer?
Yes. We have the funds to purchase your home ourselves. The number we put in the contract is the number you get at closing. No renegotiating.
Are you wholesalers?
We’re not a company that only wholesales. We have the ability and the funds to close on your property ourselves. That’s what separates us from the 88% of “we buy houses” companies that can’t.
What if selling isn’t the best option for me?
We’ll tell you. Sometimes a loan modification, forbearance, or other option is better for your family. We’ll walk you through everything, even if it means we don’t buy your house.
How fast can you close?
Typically 2-4 weeks, but we work on your timeline. If you need more time, we’ll make it work.
Do you charge any fees?
No. Zero fees, zero commissions. The offer we make is the amount you get.
What areas do you serve?
We serve homeowners in Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Nevada, Utah, North Carolina, Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Washington. Call us if you don’t see your state listed.