How Our Cash Buying Process Works
Learn about how Dave Potter Buys Houses buys houses
Our process is simple, local, and built around your timeline so you always know what’s going on.
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How the process works
Timeframe: Once we get your information, we’re usually able to put together a clear, fair all-cash offer within 24 hours. From there, we can close in as little as 7 days…or on the date that works best for you.
Step 1
Call or send us your property info and tell us about the house, your situation, and what you’d like to see happen.
Step 2
Dave reviews the numbers and gives you a straightforward cash offer, often right away and sometimes even over the phone.
Step 3
If you accept, we handle the paperwork, inspections, and closing and you pick the day you get paid.
Contact us today to get your offer!
Timeframe: After you tell us a bit about your home, we get to work running the numbers and creating a customized cash offer for you.
If you choose to accept, we’re often able to close in as quickly as 7 days. If you need more time, that’s fine too—we’ll work on the schedule that fits your plans.
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Selling your Salem home can be a quick & easy process
Dave Potter Buys Houses buys houses in and around Salem (and across the North Shore) We’re not listing your house—we’re the local buyers actually purchasing your property.
Because we pay cash and are buying your Salem home directly from you, we’re able to close quickly (or wait so you can move on your timeline).
Work with Us
no fees – no commissions
Unlike listing a house with a traditional agent, we charge no fees, no commissions, and no closing surprises.
You never have to worry about any extra costs coming out of your pocket to sell your house fast or deal with a problem property.
You don’t have to worry about getting your house “market-ready” with repairs, cleanouts, or showings.
We want to buy your house as-is—outdated, fire damaged, inherited, or anything in between.
No matter how ugly or pretty it is and no matter the location, we buy houses in Salem in any condition so you don’t have to fix a thing.
From Offer to Close in as Little as 7 Days
You can get rid of the headache of your property fast and stop paying extra utility bills, taxes, insurance, mortgage payments, and all the other carrying costs that add up every month.
If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close, you have to factor in every dollar you spend holding that property while you wait for the right buyer and the loan to close.
We make it easy
Don’t worry about fixing anything or deep cleaning your house over and over for showings and picky buyers.
We don’t care how dirty your house is (we’ve seen worse!) or how many repairs are needed — even major ones.
Is it a complete fixer, outdated rental, or fire damaged? Great. We love projects like that.
Let us handle the work, save you time, and put more money in your pocket sooner.
We want to make an offer on your house today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “as-is” mean?
We buy your Salem home as-is, meaning you don’t have to worry about repairs, updates, cleanouts, or getting it ready for showings. After we buy, Dave’s team handles all repairs, inspections, and cleanup. We factor that work into our offer, but it saves you the cash, time, and stress of fixing a problem property yourself.
What does an “all-cash offer” mean?
“All-cash” means exactly that—all cash for your Salem home. Because we are local real estate investors purchasing your house directly, we don’t rely on bank loans like retail buyers. When you sell to us, there’s no risk of financing falling through or closing being dragged out. When we make you an offer, that’s the amount you’ll receive at closing.
How fast is a fast closing?
After you send us information about your home, we can usually make you a no-obligation, fair all-cash offer in as little as 24 hours. Once you accept, we close at a local, reputable title company in as little as 7 days. Compare that to the 30+ days it often takes to close when listing your house the traditional way, and the benefits are clear.
What if I don’t need a fast closing?
At Dave Potter Buys Houses, we work on your time frame. If you don’t need a fast closing because you’re lining up your next place or working through details, we’ll simply schedule the closing on the day that works best for you.
Will I get a lowball offer?
Our goal is to provide you with the fairest offer possible. Unlike some buyers or big tech companies, we’re open about how we arrive at an offer. We look at what the property should be worth after repairs, subtract the real costs to fix it and a reasonable profit, and that’s how we reach our number. We’re happy to walk you through this step by step so it all makes sense.
Is this even legit?
Yes. Investors like us buy houses for cash all over Massachusetts, and thousands of homeowners now choose this route because it’s faster, easier, and more predictable. That’s where we come in. We offer an option for owners who don’t have the time, money, or desire to list their house for top dollar. We’ll review your situation, explain your options, make a clear all-cash offer, and close on your timeline.
See what we can offer you for your home
Send us some basic details about your house to get started on your cash offer today.