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Frequently Asked Questions

Selling a house brings up questions — that’s completely normal. Here are clear answers to the ones we hear most. Still stuck? Just ask us below.

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Getting Started & The Process

Is there any obligation if I submit my information?

None at all. When you reach out, we review your property and present a fair, no-obligation cash offer. From there the decision is entirely yours — if it’s a fit, great; if not, that’s okay too. We won’t pressure you, and it costs nothing to find out what we can offer.

What are the steps from my first call to getting paid?

It’s three simple steps. First, you tell us about the property by phone or through our form. Second, we review your photos and compare your home to recent comparable sales in your area, then present a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours — no in-person visit needed. Third, if you accept, we sign a purchase agreement, a neutral local title company handles the paperwork and title search, and you’re paid by wire or check at closing on the date you chose.

How fast can you actually close on my house?

Most closings happen in about 2 to 4 weeks, but the timeline is yours to set. If you’re facing a foreclosure auction or a tight relocation, we can often close in as little as 7 to 10 days once the title is clear. If you need more time, we’ll schedule a later date. Because our offers are cash with no bank financing, there’s no lender timeline to wait on.

Do I need to make any repairs or clean the house before selling?

No. We buy houses completely as-is, so you fix nothing, paint nothing, and don’t even clean. Take what you want and leave the rest behind, including furniture or items left by a previous owner or tenant. The condition is already factored into our offer, so there are no surprise repair deductions later.

Do you only buy houses in New York?

No — we buy nationwide. Aldric Property Solutions is headquartered in Utica, NY, and works with local market teams to buy houses for cash across the country. Whether your property is in upstate New York or another state, the process is the same: tell us about the home, get a cash offer, and pick your closing date. Reach us at (844) 779-5391.

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How We Work & The Legal Side

Will you list my house on the market or buy it directly?

We buy directly — we aren’t real estate agents and we don’t list properties. Aldric Property Solutions is a real estate investor: we put your home under contract at an agreed price and then assign that contract to a vetted end-buyer in our network who closes in our place. Either way, you sell once, on your timeline, with no listing, showings, or commissions. We buy as-is in markets nationwide.

How are you different from a real estate agent?

An agent lists your home, markets it, and waits for a buyer — usually months — then charges a 5–6% commission. We’re buyers, not agents: we make a direct cash offer, put the home under contract, and assign it to a vetted end-buyer who closes, often in as little as 7–14 days. No listing, no showings, no commissions, and no waiting on a buyer’s financing.

Is Aldric Property Solutions a licensed real estate broker or agent?

No. Aldric Property Solutions is a real estate investor and principal buyer, not a licensed broker or agent. We’re not listing your home, representing you, or charging a commission. We make a direct offer to put your home under contract and then assign that contract to an end-buyer. Because we act as a buyer rather than a broker, there’s no brokerage fee charged to you.

What does it mean that you “assign the contract”?

After you and Aldric Property Solutions sign a purchase agreement, we transfer (assign) our right to buy your home to a vetted end-buyer who funds the purchase and closes in our place. For you, nothing changes: the price you agreed to, your closing date, and the amount you receive are locked in by your contract before any assignment. You sell once, and the title company pays you in full.

Is selling to a cash buyer like Aldric Property Solutions legal?

Yes. Selling your home directly to an investor, and that investor assigning the purchase contract to another buyer, are lawful and common real estate transactions. Some states — including New York under Real Property Law §442 — give wholesaling specific attention, but because Aldric Property Solutions acts as a buyer rather than a broker, we don’t collect a commission from you. Rules vary by state, and we always recommend your own attorney review the agreement.

Should I have an attorney review the agreement?

We encourage it. In many states attorneys handle real estate closings, and we welcome having yours review the purchase agreement before you sign. Nothing we provide is legal, tax, or financial advice; it’s a plain-English explanation of how we operate. If having counsel at the table makes you more comfortable, that won’t slow down a straightforward cash transaction.

Who handles the closing and the paperwork?

A licensed, independent title or escrow company handles it, not Aldric Property Solutions. They run the title search, clear any liens or judgments, prepare the deed, hold the earnest money, and disburse your funds at closing. Using a neutral third party protects you: the money and legal documents are never in our sole control, and an unbiased professional confirms clear title before anyone is paid.

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Your Offer & The Money

How do you determine the offer price?

It’s simple and transparent. We start with the After Repair Value (ARV) — what the home is worth fully renovated, based on recent comparable sales nearby — then subtract the renovation costs the end-buyer will incur, their selling and holding costs, a reasonable investor return, and our assignment fee. We keep our fee lean to hand you the strongest offer the deal supports.

Do you offer fair prices for homes?

Yes. Our offer is based on your home’s condition and what it will be worth once renovated, minus the repairs the end-buyer will make, their costs, and our modest assignment fee. We won’t always match a full retail listing price, but most sellers value the speed, the certainty, and paying zero fees. Our evaluations are always no-obligation, so it costs nothing to see your number.

Will I get less money than listing with a real estate agent?

Often the headline price is lower than a fully renovated home would fetch on the open market, but that’s not the whole picture. With us there are no agent commissions, no repair costs, no holding costs while it sits on the market, and no closing costs charged to you. For many sellers the certainty and speed net out to a better real-world outcome than a drawn-out listing.

Will I be charged any fees or commissions?

No. Unlike a traditional sale, there are no agent commissions and no hidden fees, and we typically cover the standard closing costs. The number we agree on is what you walk away with at closing, minus only the payoffs you already owe — like a mortgage balance, liens, or back taxes — which the title company settles from the proceeds.

What is earnest money, and is my money at risk?

Earnest money is a good-faith deposit Aldric Property Solutions places with a neutral local title company after the purchase agreement is signed, showing we’re serious and able to perform. As the seller you put up nothing and carry no financial risk. The independent title company, not Aldric Property Solutions, holds those funds and disburses your payment to you at closing.

How will I receive my money at closing?

You choose. Most sellers receive their proceeds by wire transfer directly to their bank account, which is fast and secure; others prefer a check. In most cases payment is issued the same day you sign the closing documents, though it may take one business day in rare situations. The title company handles the disbursement, so funds never sit in Aldric Property Solutions’s sole control.

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Seller Situations

Can you help if I’m behind on payments or facing foreclosure?

Yes, and time matters. If you’re in pre-foreclosure, a cash sale can let you sell before the auction, pay off what you owe, and protect your credit from a completed foreclosure. Timelines vary by state, but the sooner you reach out the more options you have. We coordinate with your lender’s payoff and your attorney to close on a workable timeline.

I inherited a house I don’t want — can you buy it?

Yes. We frequently buy inherited and estate properties, often from owners who live out of state or don’t want the burden of cleaning, repairing, or maintaining the home. You can leave behind anything you don’t want. If the property is still in probate, we work alongside your probate attorney and the executor to structure the sale and close once the estate is authorized to sell.

Can I sell during a divorce?

Yes. A private cash sale is often the simplest way for divorcing owners to divide the largest shared asset cleanly, without the stress of listings, showings, and a drawn-out market timeline. We provide a clear cash offer both parties and their attorneys can evaluate, and we set a closing date that fits the legal process.

The house has tenants in it. Can you still buy it?

Yes. We regularly buy tenant-occupied rentals from landlords ready to move on. You don’t need to deliver the home vacant; we review the lease and handle the situation in compliance with landlord-tenant and fair housing laws. Whether you’re a tired landlord, dealing with problem tenants, or simply cashing out, we can structure a sale that works.

I need to relocate quickly for a job. How can you help?

A cash sale removes the biggest uncertainty in a relocation: not knowing when or if your home will sell. We give you a firm cash offer and a closing date you control, so you can align the sale with your move and avoid paying two housing costs at once. If you must close before you leave we can usually move fast; if you need more time, we work around your start date.

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Property Conditions

Will you buy a house with fire or smoke damage?

Yes. We purchase homes with fire and smoke damage that most retail buyers and their lenders won’t touch. You don’t need to remediate or restore anything; the damage is accounted for in our offer, and the renovation becomes the end-buyer’s responsibility, not yours. This lets you sell a property that would otherwise be very hard to list.

What about water damage or mold?

We buy homes with water damage, moisture problems, and mold as-is. These issues scare off traditional buyers and can derail a financed sale at inspection, but they don’t stop a cash purchase. You won’t need to dry out, remediate, or test anything before selling. We factor the condition into the offer up front, so there are no surprise credits at the closing table.

The house is full of belongings or it’s a hoarder situation. Is that a problem?

Not at all, and we handle it discreetly. You can take whatever you want and leave everything else exactly where it is; we manage the full cleanout after closing. There’s no need to sort, haul, or feel embarrassed about the condition. Many of our smoothest purchases start as overwhelming cleanout situations for the seller.

Can you buy a house with code violations or open permits?

Yes. We consider homes with code violations, stop-work orders, open or expired permits, and unpermitted additions. These municipal issues can be a major obstacle to a conventional sale, but we review the situation and factor remediation into our offer. In most cases the end-buyer takes on resolving the violations after closing, so you don’t navigate the city or county process yourself.

I owe back taxes or there are liens on the property. Can I still sell?

Yes. Delinquent property taxes, tax liens, and other liens are common and usually solvable. The title company identifies what’s owed during the title search, and those payoffs are settled directly from your sale proceeds at closing, so you don’t pay them out of pocket beforehand. As long as the price covers the payoffs, we can typically clear title and close.

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