FAQ | Selling Your House for Cash in Tulsa, Answered Honestly | Everglow
Questions & answers

Everything people ask us, answered straight.

The honest version, including the questions that make cash buyers squirm: how offers are calculated, whether we assign contracts, and how to spot a scam.

The offer

How do you decide what my house is worth?

We start with the after-repair value, what fully renovated homes near yours sold for in the last six months, then subtract a written repair budget, our carrying and resale costs, and a transparent margin. You see every line. No algorithms, no national averages.

Is the offer really free? What’s the catch?

It’s free, and the catch is simply that we hope you accept it. About a third of people we talk to list with an agent or wait instead, and that’s fine, an informed no today often becomes a referral or a yes next year.

Will you lowball me?

A lowball offer wastes our time as much as yours, you’d reject it and tell your neighbors. Our offers have to survive comparison against listing, and we help you make that comparison honestly.

How long is the offer good for?

Long enough to decide properly, typically two to four weeks. Markets move, so an offer can’t stay open forever, but we will never give you a "sign tonight or lose it" ultimatum.

Do I have to accept in writing or sign anything to get the offer?

No. The offer itself is just information. Nothing binds you until you sign a purchase agreement, and even then, you’re protected by the closing process at a licensed title company.

Condition & repairs

What condition does the house need to be in?

Any condition, without exaggeration: fire damage, foundation movement, black mold, hoarder houses, houses with active leaks. Condition changes the number, never whether we make an offer.

Do I need to clean before you visit?

Please don’t. We’ve seen everything, and the walkthrough is about structure and systems, not housekeeping.

Can I leave furniture and belongings behind?

Yes, take what you want and leave the rest. Cleanout after closing is on us, and usable items get donated to Tulsa-area charities.

The house has unpermitted work / code violations. Problem?

No. Violations, open permits, and fines are resolved on our side after closing; any city liens are paid from proceeds at the closing table.

Money & closing

Who pays closing costs?

We do, standard closing costs are on us, and there are no commissions or fees. The number on the offer, minus anything you owe on the property, is what you receive.

How do I actually get paid?

By wire or cashier’s check from the title company on closing day, once the deed records. Never cash, never an app, always through the licensed closing agent.

What if I still owe on my mortgage?

Normal and fine. The title company orders a payoff from your lender and settles it at closing; you receive the difference. This works even if you’re behind on payments.

Can you pay off liens, back taxes, or judgments?

Yes, they’re paid out of the proceeds at closing. You don’t need to resolve any of it beforehand.

Why do you use a title company instead of closing directly?

Because it protects you. An independent, licensed title company verifies the title, holds the money, and records the deed. Any buyer who wants to skip the title company is a red flag, walk away.

Trust & legitimacy

How do I know this isn’t a scam?

Fair question, this industry has bad actors. Look for the markers: a real local address, closings at licensed Tulsa title companies, no fees ever charged to you, no pressure tactics, and math shown in writing. We encourage you to have an attorney review anything we send.

Are you agents? Will my house be listed?

No, we’re not agents and your house is never listed. No sign in the yard, no MLS, no open houses. You contract directly with us at a written price.

Do you buy houses yourselves or flip the contract to someone else?

Both, and we’ll tell you which, up front. Some houses we close on and renovate ourselves; more often we assign the purchase to one of the vetted local investors we work with, who funds the closing. That’s why there’s usually one investor walk-through before closing. Either way, your price, terms, and closing date are locked in the written contract and never change, and we remain your single point of contact through the day you’re paid.

Are you actually local?

Yes, owned and operated right here in Tulsa. The people who review your property and write your offer live here, and can drive past your house the same day.

Timing

How fast can we really close?

As little as ten days when title is clean. Some properties need a bit more title work first, and you’ll know your real date before you sign.

Can I stay in the house after closing?

Often yes, a short leaseback after closing gives you sale proceeds now and time to move on your schedule.

What if I need months, not days?

Also fine. We’ve signed contracts that closed 90 days later. The date is a term you choose, not a constraint we impose.

Get a fair cash offer, within 24 hours.

No fees, no repairs, no pressure. Just an honest number and a timeline you control.