If you need to sell a house in Martinez, 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 Columbia 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 Martinez Homeowners
When you call (706) 760-9783, you talk to a real person on our local team, not a national call center that passes your information along. 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’re right across the river in North Augusta, and we buy in Martinez all the time.
Why Martinez Homes Are Often a Great Fit for a Cash Sale
Much of Martinez was built in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. These are solid, well-located homes, but many still have original kitchens and baths, older roofs, aging HVAC systems, or plumbing and electrical that a buyer’s inspector will flag. Getting a house like that ready to compete with renovated listings can take months and tens of thousands of dollars.
We buy those homes exactly as they are. You don’t have to paint, replace carpet, update the kitchen, or fix anything on an inspection list. We factor the work into our offer and handle it ourselves after closing.
When a Cash Sale Makes Sense in Martinez
Every situation is different, but these are some of the reasons Martinez homeowners reach out to us:
- You inherited a parent’s house and need to clean it out, settle the estate, and sell without a long listing.
- You’re downsizing or moving to be closer to family, and you don’t want to manage repairs and showings.
- You’re relocating, including military PCS moves to or from Fort Eisenhower.
- The house needs major repairs you can’t or don’t want to pay for.
- You own a rental and are ready to be done being a landlord.
- You’re behind on payments or taxes and need a sale that closes before a deadline.
- You’re going through a divorce and need a clean, simple way to split the proceeds.
How Selling Your Martinez 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 homes in Martinez 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.
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 by Columbia 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 a Martinez Agent
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 Martinez
We buy houses throughout Martinez, from established neighborhoods off Washington Road and Columbia Road to the streets near the Augusta line, and across Columbia County, including Evans, Grovetown, Appling, and Harlem. We also buy in Augusta and Hephzibah, and across the river in North Augusta and Aiken. Any condition, occupied or vacant, with or without tenants.
Martinez FAQ
How fast can you close on a house in Martinez?
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 have to clean out the house before selling?
No. Take what you want and leave the rest. We handle the cleanout after closing, which is a big relief for families settling an estate.
Will you buy a house that needs a new roof or HVAC?
Yes. We buy houses with roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and foundation problems, and we factor those repairs into our offer so you don’t have to fix anything first.
Can you help if the house is part of an estate?
Yes. Many of the Martinez homes we buy come from families settling a parent’s estate. We can work with the executor, be patient while paperwork gets sorted out, and close once everything is in order, with no cleanout or repairs required from the family.
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.