If you’re selling a home in 2026 and need to move quickly, house buying companies can complete in as little as seven days, but you’ll typically accept 75-85% of market value for that speed and certainty. The trade-off is clear: you sacrifice thousands in potential sale price to avoid months of viewings, chains falling through, and the uncertainty that comes with traditional estate agents.
Not all house buying companies work the same way, though. Some are genuine cash buyers who purchase properties directly and own them long-term. Others act as middlemen, flipping your home to investors or onto the open market while taking a cut. Then there …









