The 6 best Flyhomes alternatives in 2026

Sellers look beyond Flyhomes when they want to skip loan fees and interest, or a wait while the old home sells. Flyhomes says programs start at around $2,500 plus origination fees, and the holding period averages about 55 days.¹ Here are 6 alternatives, who each one fits, and when each fits better than Propcash.

Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 Propcash Editorial Team

Quick comparison: the best Flyhomes alternatives

Alternative	Best for	Fees	Time to close	Full comparison
1	Houses in any condition, sellers who want no fees, and sellers who need time to decide	$0²	From 7 days²	Details ↓
2	Buying your next home first, then selling the old one with any agent	2.25% contract fee for the Purchase Offer³	Sells on the market; 92% listed under 90 days³	Propcash vs Knock →
3	A contingency-free offer on your next home, or a cash offer with a share of the resale	1% program fee plus 1% a month to buy first⁴	21-day close with Sell to Homeward⁵	Propcash vs Homeward →
4	Buying first, with one Orchard agent for the purchase and the sale, in its 12 markets	Typically 6% brokerage plus a program fee from 1.9%⁶	Sells on the market⁷	Propcash vs Orchard →
5	Move-in ready single-family homes in the lower 48 states	Service fee varies by market⁸	From 21 days⁹	Propcash vs Opendoor →
6A listing agent	Move-in ready houses when you can wait	5% to 6% commission plus 2% to 3% closing costs¹⁰	30 to 60 days¹⁰	Cash offer vs listing →

How we chose: we compared each option on what sellers ask us about most: fees, the house's condition, time to close, time to decide, and where each one buys. Every fact comes from the company's own pages, checked on Oct 23, 2026. Propcash wrote this page and ranks first on these criteria, so each entry says when another option fits better.

1. Propcash

Best for: Houses in any condition, sellers who want no fees, and sellers who need time to decide.

Propcash is a direct cash buyer. It makes the offer and signs the contract as the buyer itself.¹¹ Unlike Flyhomes, Propcash buys the house itself, so there is no loan, origination fee, or interest.²¹

Why it fits

Buys houses as-is, in any condition, with no repairs or cleaning.²
No fees, commissions, or closing costs.²
The offer does not expire, and you pick the closing date.²
Buys in all 50 states, including condos, 2 to 4 unit buildings, rentals, and land.²¹¹

Keep in mind

Founded in 2026, so it is newer and smaller than most companies on this list.¹¹
You get one offer, from Propcash. If listing is better for you, we will tell you so.¹¹²

Fees: $0²Time to close: From 7 days²

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Propcash vs Flyhomes

How the two compare on what sellers ask about most, from each company's own pages.

Topic
Fees	No fees, no commission, and no closing costs.²	From around $2,500, plus origination fees and interest.¹
Repairs	Buys as-is, in any condition. No repairs or cleaning.²	Not listed on its pages. Ask before you request an offer.
Time to close	As few as 7 days, through a title company, on the date you pick.²	About 55 days on average before the old home sells.¹
Time to decide	The offer does not expire.²	A backup purchase if the house does not sell in 180 days.¹
Homes bought	Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, 2 to 4 units, rentals, and land.¹¹	Not listed on its pages. Ask before you request an offer.
Who helps you	A local Acquisition Manager for your region, plus free selling guides.¹²¹³	A loan officer is your main contact.¹

What you gain with Propcash

No loan, origination fee, or interest.²¹
A close in as few as 7 days. Flyhomes says the holding period averages about 55 days.²¹
An offer that does not expire.²

What you give up

Buying your next home before you sell.¹
An open-market sale, where Flyhomes says the home can attract the strongest possible price.¹

Full comparison: Propcash vs Flyhomes →

2. Knock

Best for: Buying your next home first, then selling the old one with any agent.

Knock offers a Bridge Loan for homeowners who are buying and selling at the same time.³

Strengths

You can work with any agent to list your current home.³
The loan can cover up to 6 months of mortgage payments on the old home, and up to $35,000 for home prep.³
A Knock Purchase Offer buys the old house if it does not sell in 6 months.³

Keep in mind

The Purchase Offer has a contract fee of 2.25% of the old home's estimated list price.³
Manufactured, mobile, multi-family, and deed-restricted homes are not eligible.³
Approval depends on credit, income, and other underwriting checks.³

Fees: 2.25% contract fee for the Purchase Offer³Time to close: Sells on the market; 92% listed under 90 days³

May fit better than Propcash if: You want to buy your next home first and sell the old one on the open market with your own agent.³

Propcash vs Knock →

3. Homeward

Best for: A contingency-free offer on your next home, or a cash offer with a share of the resale.

Homeward has two programs: Buy Before You Sell, and Sell to Homeward.⁴⁵

Strengths

Make a contingency-free offer on your next home.⁴
Homeward buys the old home if it does not sell in 180 days.⁴
Sell to Homeward offers a 21-day close, and Homeward handles the repairs and the resale.⁵

Keep in mind

Buy Before You Sell costs a 1% program fee plus 1% a month on the Equity Unlock loan until you sell.⁴
With Sell to Homeward, your final proceeds depend on the resale.⁵

Fees: 1% program fee plus 1% a month to buy first⁴Time to close: 21-day close with Sell to Homeward⁵

May fit better than Propcash if: You want to make a contingency-free offer on your next home.⁴

Propcash vs Homeward →

4. Orchard

Best for: Buying first, with one Orchard agent for the purchase and the sale, in its 12 markets.

Orchard is a real estate brokerage. Its Move First program lets you buy your next home before you sell.⁶⁷

Strengths

Buy your new home first, then your Orchard agent sells the old one.⁷
Its Concierge service manages needed repairs.⁷
Its agents can also source and review multiple cash offers.⁶

Keep in mind

Move First typically costs a 6% brokerage fee plus a program fee starting as low as 1.9%.⁶
The home must be single-family, worth $150,000 to $2,000,000, and in one of its 12 markets.⁶
You need a credit score of at least 620.⁶

Fees: Typically 6% brokerage plus a program fee from 1.9%⁶Time to close: Sells on the market⁷

May fit better than Propcash if: You live in one of its markets and want one agent to lead both your purchase and your sale.⁷

Propcash vs Orchard →

5. Opendoor

Best for: Move-in ready single-family homes in the lower 48 states.

Opendoor is an iBuyer, founded in 2014, that buys homes with its own funds.⁸¹⁴

Strengths

Buys in every postal code in the lower 48 states with single-family homes.¹⁵
Close in as few as 21 days, or choose a date up to 60 days out.⁹
Cash Now, More Later pays upfront cash plus potential upside later.⁹
A Home Sale Advisor guides you from acceptance to close.¹⁶

Keep in mind

Its service fee varies by market. Its own illustrative example shows $17,500 on a $350,000 home.⁸
Repair credits come out of the offer.⁸
Homes with major structural, foundation, fire, water, or mold damage may not qualify.¹⁷

Fees: Service fee varies by market⁸Time to close: From 21 days⁹

May fit better than Propcash if: Your house is move-in ready, and you want a company that has bought homes since 2014.⁸

Propcash vs Opendoor →

A listing agent

6. A listing agent

Best for: Move-in ready houses when you can wait.

A listing agent sells your house on the open market.

Strengths

A listing often brings a higher price for a house in good shape when you can wait.¹⁰

Keep in mind

Commission is commonly 5% to 6%, plus about 2% to 3% in closing costs.¹⁰
A listed sale typically takes 30 to 60 days.¹⁰

Fees: 5% to 6% commission plus 2% to 3% closing costs¹⁰Time to close: 30 to 60 days¹⁰

May fit better than Propcash if: Your house is in good shape, you can wait, and you want the highest price.¹⁰

Cash offer vs traditional sale →

Which Flyhomes alternative is right for you?

Start with what you are looking for. Each card names the options that fit it.

I don't want a loan
Propcash, Opendoor
Propcash and Opendoor buy your house for cash, so you need no loan.²¹⁴
I want to buy before I sell
Knock, Homeward, Orchard
These programs let you buy first while the old home sells on the open market.³⁴⁷
I want a backup if my house doesn't sell
Knock, Homeward
Knock's Purchase Offer buys the old house if it does not sell in 6 months, and Homeward buys it after 180 days.³⁴
I want the highest price
A listing agent
A listing often brings a higher price for a house in good shape when you can wait.¹⁰

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What is the best alternative to Flyhomes?

It depends on whether you want to buy first. To buy first, Knock, Homeward, and Orchard offer similar programs.³⁴⁷ To skip a loan and sell fast, Propcash buys houses for cash in any condition.²

How much does Flyhomes cost?

Flyhomes says programs start at around $2,500, with origination fees based on your loan amount, and interest during the holding period.¹

What if my home does not sell with Flyhomes?

Flyhomes' Guaranteed Backup Contract lets it buy the home at the agreed price if it does not sell within 180 days.¹

Who qualifies for Flyhomes?

Flyhomes says eligibility depends on your home equity, credit profile, and overall financial picture.¹

Why is Propcash first on this list?

We ranked on fees, how simple the sale is, and time to close. Propcash buys the house itself, with no loan and no fees, and can close in as few as 7 days.¹¹² It does not help you buy your next home first, and it was founded in 2026, so the notes say where another option fits better.¹¹

More comparisons

Compare the best companies that buy houses for cash in 2026 Home sale proceeds calculatorSee what you keep from a listing, Opendoor, Offerpad, or Propcash.

Sources

Propcash wrote this page and is one of the options on it. We checked each company's own pages on Oct 23, 2026. Companies change their terms, so confirm with each one before you sign. Found an error? Email info@propcash.co and we will fix it.

The 6 best Flyhomes alternatives in 2026

Quick comparison: the best Flyhomes alternatives

1. Propcash

Why it fits

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Propcash vs Flyhomes

What you gain with Propcash

What you give up

2. Knock

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3. Homeward

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4. Orchard

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5. Opendoor

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6. A listing agent

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Which Flyhomes alternative is right for you?

I don't want a loan

I want to buy before I sell

I want a backup if my house doesn't sell

I want the highest price

See what we'd pay for your house

What sellers ask next

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