If you need to sell a house in Aiken, you don’t have to list it, fix it up, or wait months for the right buyer. Longleaf Home Buyers buys houses directly, for cash, in any condition. We’re a family-owned, faith-led company run by Paul and Rita Grimes, and we’ve been buying houses across Aiken County and the CSRA since 2007. Our office is a short drive away, at 1011 East Ave in North Augusta.
Tell us about your house, and within 24 hours you’ll have a fair, written cash offer, with the math behind it. There are no fees, no commissions, and no obligation. If listing with an agent would get you more, we’ll tell you that too.
A Local Aiken County Home Buyer, Not a Call Center
Many companies that advertise “we buy houses in Aiken” are national operations that pass your information along to someone else. We’re not. When you call (706) 760-9783, you talk to a real person on our local team. When we make an offer, we come out to the house, walk through it with you, and explain exactly how we got to our number.
We buy on both sides of the Savannah River, so we understand how Aiken County homes compare with the rest of the CSRA, and we can move quickly when you need us to.
When a Cash Sale Makes Sense in Aiken
Every situation is different, but these are some of the reasons Aiken homeowners reach out to us:
- You inherited a house and don’t want to manage repairs, taxes, or a long listing, especially if you live out of town.
- You’re relocating for a new job, including moves tied to the Savannah River Site, Fort Eisenhower, or a transfer out of state.
- The house needs work: an older roof, HVAC, plumbing, foundation issues, or years of deferred maintenance.
- You’re behind on payments or taxes and need a sale that closes before a deadline.
- You own a rental and are tired of tenants, turnovers, and repair calls.
- You’re going through a divorce or a major life change and need a clean, simple sale.
- You want privacy and certainty: no showings, no open houses, and no buyer financing that can fall through.
Rural Homes, Land, and Older Properties
A lot of Aiken County homes sit on larger lots or out in the country, and those can be hard to sell through a traditional listing. We buy rural homes, houses on acreage, mobile and manufactured homes on owned land, and older properties with well, septic, or structural issues. If a buyer’s lender would balk at the house, that’s usually where we can help most.
How Selling Your Aiken House to Longleaf Works
1. Tell us about the house
Fill out the short form on this page or call (706) 760-9783. It only takes a couple of minutes, and a real person on our local team will call you back.
2. We meet you and explain our offer
We schedule a time to see the house in person. Within 24 to 48 hours, you get a written cash offer, and we walk you through how we arrived at it, including the repairs we see and what similar Aiken homes have sold for.
3. Close on your date
If the offer works for you, we close at a local closing attorney’s office in as little as 7 to 14 days, or later if you need time to move. We pay the standard closing costs, and you can leave behind anything you don’t want to take.
What to Know About Selling a House in South Carolina
Aiken is in South Carolina, and a few things work differently than they do across the river in Georgia. South Carolina requires a licensed attorney to conduct real estate closings, so your sale is closed by a local attorney’s office. Property taxes are billed by Aiken County, and your share is usually prorated to the closing date.
Before you sign anything, we’ll show you, line by line, which closing costs we cover and exactly what you’ll walk away with. No surprises at the closing table.
Selling to Longleaf vs. Listing With an Aiken Agent
A cash sale isn’t right for everyone. If your house is updated and move-in ready, you have a few months, and top dollar matters more than speed, listing with a good local agent may put more money in your pocket. We’ll tell you that honestly.
Selling to us makes more sense when the house needs work, when timing matters, or when you want certainty. There are no inspections that can kill the deal, no buyer financing to fall through, no appraisal contingency, and no agent commission. You pick the closing date.
Areas We Buy In Around Aiken
We buy houses throughout the city of Aiken, from older homes near downtown to established neighborhoods and newer subdivisions, and across Aiken County, including Graniteville, Warrenville, New Ellenton, Jackson, and Wagener. We also buy in North Augusta and across the river in Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, and Hephzibah. Any condition, occupied or vacant, with or without tenants.
Aiken FAQ
How fast can you close on a house in Aiken?
Most sellers close in 7 to 14 days after accepting our offer. If you need more time, we close on the date you choose.
Do I need an attorney to sell my house in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires an attorney to conduct the closing. When you sell to us, we close at a local closing attorney’s office, and you’re always welcome to have your own attorney review the paperwork.
Will you buy an inherited house that’s still in probate?
Often, yes. We work with sellers at every stage, and we can walk you through what needs to happen before the house can be sold.
Is there any obligation if I request an offer?
None. Our offer is free, and there’s no pressure to accept it. If another option is better for you, we’ll say so.
Get Your Fair Cash Offer Today
Call (706) 760-9783 or fill out the form above. A local member of our team will reach out to learn about your house and what you need.