How Our Cash Buying Process Works
Learn about how WAE Real Estate buys houses
Our process is fair, local to Virginia Beach, moves on your timeline, and is simple from start to finish.
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How the process works
Timeframe: Once we get your info, we can usually give you a fair all-cash offer within 24 hours. From there, we can close in as little as 7 days—or on the date that works best for you.
Step 1
Call or submit the form and tell us about your house in Virginia Beach, your situation, and your timeline.
Step 2
We review your details and quickly make you a straightforward cash offer, often right over the phone.
Step 3
If you accept, we handle the details, paperwork, and closing so you get paid in days, not months.
Contact us today to get your offer!
Timeframe: After you tell us a bit about your Virginia Beach home, we get to work right away creating a customized cash offer for you.
If you choose to accept, we can often close in as quickly as 7 days. If you need more time, we’ll set the closing date around your schedule.
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Selling your Virginia Beach home can be a quick & easy process
WAE Real Estate buys houses in and around Virginia Beach (and nearby Hampton Roads areas, too!) We’re not listing your house—we’re actually the ones buying your home for cash.
Because we pay cash and are buying your Virginia Beach home directly from you, we’re able to close quickly on your terms and skip bank delays.
Work with Us
no fees – no commissions
Unlike listing a house with a traditional agent, we charge no fees, no closing costs, and no commissions.
You never have to worry about surprise costs coming out of your pocket just to sell your house fast for cash.
You don’t have to worry about getting your house “market-ready” with repairs, cleaning, or showings.
We want to buy your house as-is—no matter what it looks like today.
No matter how ugly or pretty it is and no matter the location, we buy houses in Virginia Beach in any condition, even with repairs or tenants.
From Cash Offer to Close in as Little as 7 Days
You can get rid of the headache of your property fast and stop paying extra utility bills, taxes, insurance, mortgage payments, and other holding costs on a house you don’t want.
If you list your house and wait 90+ days to close, you have to budget for every month of owning it while you wait. With a direct cash sale, you can skip those months of stress and expense.
We make it easy
Don’t worry about fixing anything or deep cleaning your house again and again for one buyer after another.
We don’t care how dirty your house is (we’ve seen worse!) or how many repairs, updates, or cleanouts are needed.
Is it a complete fixer or an inherited mess? Great! We love projects and can handle it.
Let us save you time, reduce your stress, and put more cash in your pocket sooner.
We want to make an offer on your house today!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “as-is” mean?
We buy your Virginia Beach home as-is, meaning you don’t have to do repairs, updates, or prep it for showings. We handle the repairs, inspections, and cleanout after we purchase your home. We factor that work into our offer, but it saves you the cash, time, and headache of fixing a property you’re ready to leave.
What does an “all-cash offer” mean?
“All-cash” means exactly that—all cash for your Virginia Beach home. Because we are local real estate investors purchasing directly, we don’t rely on bank loans like traditional buyers. That means no financing fall-throughs or last-minute delays. When we make you an offer, that’s the amount you’ll receive at closing, minus any standard closing costs we’ve already agreed to cover.
How fast is a fast closing?
After you send us information about your home, we can make you a no-obligation, fair all-cash offer in as little as 24 hours. Once you accept, we close at a local, reputable title company in as little as 7 days. Compared to the 30+ days it often takes to close with a traditional listing, the benefits of a fast cash sale are clear.
What if I don’t need a fast closing?
At WAE Real Estate, we work on your time frame. If you don’t need to close quickly and want time to make plans, move, or sort things out, we’ll set the closing date for when it works best for you.
Will I get a lowball offer?
Our goal is to provide you with a fair, straightforward offer. Unlike some buyers or big tech companies, we’re open about how we arrive at our numbers. Our offers are based on what the home should be worth after repairs and upgrades, minus the costs and risk we take on. We’re happy to walk you through the numbers so you can feel confident in your decision.
Is this even legit?
Yes. Many Virginia Beach homeowners are now choosing a direct cash sale as the fastest, easiest, and most transparent way to sell. That’s where we come in. We offer an option for people who don’t want to list, make repairs, or wait months. We’ll listen to your situation, make you a clear all-cash offer, and close on your timeline at a local title company.
See what we can offer you for your home
Send us some basic details about your Virginia Beach house to get your no-obligation cash offer started!