If you need to sell a house in Hephzibah, 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 Augusta, Richmond County, and the CSRA since 2007.
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 Home Buyer for South Richmond County
Hephzibah and the south side of Richmond County have a lot of what makes selling through a traditional listing hard: older homes, larger rural lots, mobile and manufactured homes, and properties that have been in the same family for decades. Those are exactly the kinds of houses we buy.
When you call (706) 760-9783, you talk to a real person on our local team, not a national call center. When we make an offer, we come out to the property, walk it with you, and explain exactly how we got to our number.
When a Cash Sale Makes Sense in Hephzibah
Every situation is different, but these are some of the reasons Hephzibah homeowners reach out to us:
- You inherited a family home or land and don’t want to manage repairs, taxes, and a long listing.
- The house needs major work: roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, or years of deferred maintenance.
- It’s a mobile or manufactured home, which many buyers’ lenders won’t finance.
- The property is on a well or septic system that needs attention before a lender will approve a loan.
- You’re behind on payments or property taxes and need a sale that closes before a deadline.
- You own a rental and are ready to be done with tenants and repairs.
- You simply want it done, with no showings, no open houses, and no waiting on a buyer’s financing.
How Selling Your Hephzibah 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 property 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 properties nearby 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.
Rural Homes, Land, and Manufactured Homes
Many Hephzibah properties sit on an acre or more, and some include a mobile or manufactured home, outbuildings, or a well and septic system. A traditional buyer often needs a loan, and lenders can be strict about the condition of the home, the foundation of a manufactured home, or a septic system that hasn’t been inspected in years. That’s where deals fall apart.
We buy these properties as they are. You don’t have to get the septic pumped, fix the skirting, repair the well, or clear out the sheds. We factor all of it into our offer.
Selling a House in Georgia: What to Expect
In Georgia, real estate closings are handled by a licensed attorney, so your sale closes at a local closing attorney’s office. Property taxes are billed through Augusta-Richmond 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.
Selling to Longleaf vs. Listing With an Agent
If your house is updated and move-in ready, you have time, 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: no inspections that can kill the deal, no buyer financing to fall through, no appraisal contingency, and no agent commission.
Areas We Buy In Around Hephzibah
We buy houses throughout Hephzibah and south Richmond County, including the Blythe area and the neighborhoods south of Augusta, as well as across Augusta, Evans, Martinez, and Grovetown, and across the river in North Augusta and Aiken. Any condition, occupied or vacant, with or without tenants.
Hephzibah FAQ
Do you buy mobile homes and land in Hephzibah?
Yes, when the home and the land are sold together. Tell us about the property and we’ll let you know quickly whether it’s a fit.
Will you buy a house that’s been in the family for decades?
Yes, and we know those sales are about more than money. We’ll take the time to understand what the house means to your family, be patient while heirs and paperwork get sorted out, and let you take whatever keepsakes you want before closing. Anything left behind, we handle.
How fast can you close?
Most sellers close in 7 to 14 days after accepting our offer. If you need more time, we close on the date you choose.
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 property and what you need.