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Welcome to our home-buying company! With a background in construction, we have the experience and expertise to ensure that every aspect of your home selling process is handled with the utmost care and precision.
Our house buying service is designed to provide a quick and hassle-free solution for homeowners looking to sell their property.
We pride ourselves on our high moral standards and always strive to do what’s best for our clients. Our goal is to get sellers the most amount for their homes. Trust us to guide you through the complexities of the real estate market and make your experience as smooth and stress-free as possible. We also offer a free consultation to help you navigate your options and make informed decisions about your real estate needs.
A straightforward way to sell your Schenectady house
Schenectady’s housing tells the city’s history. There are colonial-era homes in the Stockade, big early-1900s houses in the GE Realty Plot, and blocks of wood-frame two-families in Bellevue, Mont Pleasant, Hamilton Hill, Woodlawn and Goose Hill. A lot of these homes were built for the families who worked at General Electric and the city’s other big employers, and many of them are now 100 years old or more.
Older houses are great, but they’re a lot to sell when they need work. Think knob-and-tube wiring, old boilers, wet basements, or a second-floor unit that’s been empty for a while. We buy Schenectady houses as-is, so you don’t have to fix, clean or stage anything before you sell.
Who we help in Schenectady
- Heirs and executors handling a family home, often from out of town.
- Landlords with two-family homes who are done with tenants, turnovers and repairs.
- Owners of houses that need major work, where fixing it up would cost more than it adds.
- Homeowners who are behind on the mortgage, taxes or utilities.
- People who need to move fast for a job, health reasons or a divorce.
Inherited a house in Schenectady?
Estates for Schenectady County residents are handled by the Schenectady County Surrogate’s Court, in the Schenectady County Judicial Building at 612 State Street. In general, whoever is named executor (or appointed administrator if there’s no will) needs authority from that court before selling the house. The details depend on the estate, so it’s worth talking to an estate attorney.
We can help by giving you a real cash number early and buying the house with the contents still in it, so the family doesn’t have to empty decades of belongings first. For a plain-English overview of the steps, see our guide to selling an inherited house. It’s written for Putnam County, but the general New York process is the same.
Behind on the mortgage or property taxes?
Mortgage foreclosures in New York go through the court system, which generally gives owners time to explore their options. Unpaid property taxes are a separate issue and can eventually lead to a tax foreclosure. Schenectady also has a land bank, the Capital Region Land Bank, which works to return vacant and distressed properties to use. That means tax-delinquent and vacant houses are a real local issue, not a rare one.
If you’re facing either situation, start with an attorney or a HUD-approved housing counselor. If selling makes sense, we can move on your timeline. Our foreclosure options guide explains how the New York process generally works.
Flood-prone and historic properties
Parts of the Stockade sit right along the Mohawk River, and the area is also a historic district. If your house has had water issues, or if exterior work needs historic review, a traditional buyer may walk away. We look at those houses the same as any other and make an offer based on the house as it is today. Learn more in Can You Sell a House As-Is in New York?
How selling to us works
- Reach out. Fill out the form or call (845) 490-5694.
- Get a no-obligation cash offer. No commissions, no fees.
- Close when you’re ready. You pick the date, and the closing is handled by a local title company or attorney.
If our offer isn’t right for you, you’re under no obligation.
Nearby areas
We also buy houses in Albany, Latham, Cohoes and Delmar.
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What Our Customers Are Saying 🤩
“The settlement went smoothly”
Sold my property today with Hudson Valley Cash Buyers and everything went great! The settlement went smoothly. I would recommend their services to anyone!
Greg M. – House Seller
“They went above and beyond what is expected from a buyer”
Nick and his team were so nice. They went above and beyond what is expected from a buyer. Actually, they were more like friends and family. I highly recommend them.
Jimmy F. – House Seller
“They also gave us a good price for it”
Hudson Valley Cash Buyers helped me and my sister sell our dad’s house in a timely manner. They also gave us a good price for it. I would definitely conduct business with them again.
Reno H. – House Seller
Do you own a “fixer-upper” that you don’t want to fix up?
Get started by submitting your property information below; you’ll receive a cash offer on your house within 24 hours. We can close whenever YOU choose to close – it’s entirely up to you! It doesn’t matter the condition if you have owned the house long, or if there are tenants you can’t get rid of. We’ll take care of it all. And, because we buy houses for cash, you don’t have to worry about your buyer getting financing; we can close on your timeline. Go here to learn about our process →