Tampa home buyers
Sell your house fast in Tampa, FL. As-is.
No repairs, no showings, no agent commissions. Get a fair cash offer from us or a trusted local investor partner.
Get your fair cash offer
Takes about 2 minutes. No obligation.
Someone on our team will get right back with you.
How it works
Three simple steps to sell your Tampa house
No repairs, no showings and no agent commissions. Just a fair offer and a closing date you choose.
Tell us about the house
Fill in the short form with the address, the best way to reach you and a line about what's going on.
About 2 minutesWe or a local investor partner review it and reach out
A real person looks at the house, the area and recent sales, then calls, texts or emails you to talk it through and make a fair offer.
No obligationClose at a local title company on your timeline
A licensed title company handles the paperwork and the money. Often in a few weeks, sometimes faster.
You pick the dateSituations we help with
Whatever is going on with your Tampa house
You don't need a perfect house or a perfect reason. These are the situations we hear about most.
An older house that needs work
Original wiring, an aging roof, cast-iron drains or termite damage. Sell it as it sits, no repairs first.
You inherited a house
Probate in Hillsborough County, a house full of belongings, or family spread across other states.
Flood or storm damage
South Tampa and Davis Islands houses that took on water in 2024, repaired or not.
Behind on payments
You may be able to sell before a Hillsborough auction date. Talk to a housing counselor too.
Tired of being a landlord
Rentals near USF and all over the city, sold with the tenants still in place.
Code cases or unpermitted work
Open City of Tampa code cases, fines, or an enclosed porch nobody permitted.
Divorce or separation
A clean, simple sale so both of you can split the proceeds and move on.
Moving or downsizing
Relocating for work or moving closer to family, on a closing date you choose.
Selling in Tampa
What to know about selling a house in Tampa, FL
Tampa is old and new side by side. Selling here looks different in Seminole Heights than it does in New Tampa, so here's what we see across the city and the public resources worth a look before you decide anything.
Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights and Ybor City are full of houses built in the early 1900s, many with older wiring, plumbing and roofs. West Tampa, East Tampa, Sulphur Springs and Forest Hills have plenty of block homes that have been family homes or rentals for decades. Palma Ceia and Davis Islands sit close to the bay, and New Tampa, up by the Pasco County line, is mostly newer subdivisions with HOAs. We or a trusted local investor partner look at houses in all of them, in whatever shape they're in.
Older Tampa houses and code cases
Older Tampa houses often come with a list: a roof near the end of its life, old drain lines, an undersized electrical panel, termite damage, or a porch that was enclosed without a permit. None of that stops a sale. If the city has opened a code enforcement case on the property, you can still sell it. Recorded fines and liens show up in the title search, and the contract spells out how they're handled at closing. You can read how the city handles code issues on the City of Tampa's code enforcement pages.
Flooding in South Tampa after Helene and Milton
Hurricane Helene's storm surge in late September 2024 pushed water into low streets in South Tampa and on Davis Islands, and Hurricane Milton followed two weeks later. If your house took on water, insurance claims, permits and repair bids can drag on for months. The City of Tampa runs its own building and floodplain permitting. Its hurricane information page explains the 50% rule: in a flood hazard area (zones AE, Coastal A and VE), repairs that exceed 50% of the structure's pre-damage depreciated value, as listed by the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser, may have to meet flood-resistant building standards, which can mean elevating. Ask the city's Construction Services Division how that applies to your address before you spend money on repairs. You can check your flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and your evacuation zone with Florida's Know Your Zone tool.
Behind on payments in Hillsborough County
Florida forecloses through the courts, and Hillsborough County foreclosure sales are held online at hillsborough.realforeclose.com. If you're facing foreclosure, you may be able to sell before the auction date and pay off the loan at closing, if there's enough time. Talk to a HUD-approved housing counselor or an attorney as well, because a sale is one option, not the only one. We don't speak with your lender for you, and we can't make promises about your loan.
Rentals near USF and around the city
Around the University of South Florida, plenty of houses have been student or family rentals for years. If you're tired of repairs, turnover and late rent, you can sell with tenants in place. A lease generally stays in force when a property is sold, so the buyer takes over as landlord and nobody has to move out for the sale. Have the lease, the monthly rent, the deposit amount and any payment history ready.
Inherited a house in Tampa?
Before an inherited house can close, someone needs legal authority to sign for the estate, which usually means a probate case in Hillsborough County. Smaller estates may qualify for a shorter process called summary administration under Florida Statutes s. 735.201, and a probate attorney can tell you which path fits. You can look up the property's record on the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser site. You don't need to clean the house out first.
Ready to see what your house could bring as-is? Sell my house fast in Tampa with the short form, or read how the process works first.
Your options
Selling as-is vs. listing with an agent in Tampa
Both are good choices in different situations. Here's the honest side by side.
| Topic | Selling to us or a partner | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs and clean-up | None. Sell it as-is and leave behind what you don't want. | Usually expected, so the house photographs and shows well. |
| Showings | One walk-through, at a time that works for you. | Showings and open houses until it sells. |
| Agent commissions | None. | Usually part of the deal. Rates are negotiable. |
| Closing costs | Usually paid by the buyer. Confirmed in writing for each deal. | Often split, depending on the contract. |
| Timeline | Often a few weeks, sometimes faster, on the date you choose. | Time on the market plus the buyer's financing and inspection period. |
| Certainty | No lender approval or appraisal to wait on. | Financing, appraisals and inspections can delay or end a deal. |
| Price | Usually below what a fully fixed-up house could sell for. | Often a higher price, especially for move-in-ready homes. |
When listing is the better choice: if your house is move-in ready and you have time to wait for the right buyer, listing with a good local agent often gets a higher price. If that's true for your house, we'll tell you.
Any condition
We buy houses that need work
Most of the houses we look at need something. Don't fix, clean or stage anything first. The offer already accounts for it.
- Roof leaks or an old roofIncluding insurance non-renewals
- AC, plumbing or electricalSystems that quit or need replacing
- Foundation or structural issuesCracks, settling, rot or termites
- Flood or storm damageGutted, half-repaired or untouched
- Fire or smoke damagePartial or major
- Packed with belongingsIncluding hoarding situations
- Tenant-occupiedSell with the tenants in place
- Open permits or code casesUnpermitted work, fines or liens
Who you'll deal with
A Tampa Bay team, not a call center.
Tampa Bay Investor is a small group of local real estate investors. When you send the form, a real person here reads it. Depending on the house and the area, we may make you an offer ourselves or share your request with a trusted local investor partner we work with, and you'll always know who you're dealing with.
Mailing address: 250 Corey Ave #66132, St Pete Beach, FL 33706. It's a mailbox, not an office, so we meet you at the property instead.
Our no-pressure promise
If the offer doesn't work for you, just say no. We won't keep calling. And if listing with an agent looks like the better move for your house, we'll tell you.
What happens after you submit
- A real person reads your requestNot a call center or a bot.
- We or a trusted local investor partner reach outBy call, text or email, to ask a few questions about the house and your timing.
- A walk-through, if it makes senseOne visit, at a time that suits you. No cleaning needed.
- A written offerWith the numbers explained, including who pays what at closing.
- You decideSay yes, ask questions or say no. No pressure either way.
FAQ
Tampa home seller questions
Do you buy houses in every Tampa neighborhood?
Yes. We or a trusted local investor partner look at houses all over Tampa, from Seminole Heights, Tampa Heights and Ybor City to West Tampa, East Tampa, Sulphur Springs, Forest Hills, Palma Ceia, Davis Islands and New Tampa. The condition doesn't matter. Send the address through the form, and someone on our team will get right back with you about next steps.
Can I sell my Tampa house if it has open code enforcement cases?
Yes. Open code cases, fines and liens don't stop a sale. Recorded liens show up in the title search, and the contract spells out how they're handled, often by paying them from the sale proceeds at closing. Tell us about any notices you've received from the City of Tampa so the offer accounts for them up front instead of surprising anyone later.
My Tampa house is headed to a Hillsborough County foreclosure auction. Can I still sell?
Often, yes. Until the foreclosure sale happens, you may be able to sell the house and pay off the loan at closing, as long as the sale can close in time. Timing is tight, so reach out early. Please also talk to a HUD-approved housing counselor or a Florida attorney about all of your options. We don't speak with your lender for you or make promises about your loan.
I inherited a house in Tampa. Do I need to finish probate first?
Someone needs legal authority to sign for the estate before the house can close, which usually means a probate case in Hillsborough County. You can talk to us before it's finished, and smaller estates may qualify for a shorter process called summary administration. A probate attorney can tell you which path fits. You don't need to clean out the house first.
Can I sell a Tampa rental with tenants still living there?
Yes. Investors often buy rentals with tenants in place, near USF and all over the city. A lease generally stays in force after a sale, so nobody has to move out for it. Have the lease, the monthly rent, the security deposit amount and any late-payment history handy. Any walk-through is scheduled with proper notice to your tenant.
Will you buy a South Tampa house that flooded during Helene or Milton?
Yes, flood-damaged houses are one of the situations we look at. It helps to know whether the house is in a FEMA flood zone, what your insurance paid, what repairs were done, and whether the City of Tampa has said anything about substantial damage or permits. Share what you know in the form and we'll talk it through. You don't need to repair anything first.
Is selling to a cash buyer better than listing with a Tampa agent?
It depends on the house and your timing. If your home is move-in ready and you can wait for the right buyer, listing with a good agent often gets a higher price. Selling to us or a local investor partner makes more sense when the house needs work, you want a firm date, or you'd rather skip showings and repairs. We'll tell you honestly which fits.
Who pays closing costs and commissions when I sell my Tampa house to you?
There are no agent commissions when you sell directly to us or a local investor partner. Usually the buyer pays the normal closing costs, and your mortgage payoff and any liens are paid from the proceeds at the title company. Every offer spells out exactly who pays what, in writing, before you sign anything.
Nearby
Selling near Tampa?
We or a trusted local investor partner also buy houses in nearby cities and towns. Selling elsewhere in Tampa Bay? See all the areas we buy.
Ready when you are
Find out what your Tampa house could sell for, as-is
Tell us where the house is and how to reach you. A real person reviews every request, and you're never under any obligation.
Get your fair cash offer
Takes about 2 minutes. No obligation.
Someone on our team will get right back with you.