HomeVestors vs Offerpad: which fits your house?

HomeVestors vs Offerpad comes down to your house: HomeVestors franchise offices buy houses in their current condition with no fees,¹ and Offerpad buys single-family houses and townhomes in 9 states for a 5% service fee plus about 1% in closing costs, on a closing date you pick 8 to 60 days out.⁴⁵⁶

Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 Written by Propcash, a third option on this page

HomeVestors vs Offerpad at a glance

HomeVestors vs Offerpad: fees and costs, condition, time to close, time to decide, who signs as buyer, service area
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Fees and costs	No fees; pays typical closing costs¹	5% service fee plus about 1% closing costs⁴
Condition	Current condition, including some mobile homes¹	As-is, but typically not houses built before 1950⁴⁵
Time to close	Sometimes as little as 3 weeks¹	You pick a date 8 to 60 days out⁴
Time to decide	3 days after you sign¹	Offers usually expire in 7 days⁵
Who signs as buyer	An independently owned franchise office¹	Offerpad⁴
Service area	47 states plus D.C.¹	9 states⁶

We checked each company's pages on Oct 21, 2026; terms change, so verify current terms before you sign.

What does each one charge?

HomeVestors says it charges no commissions or fees of any kind, and it will even pay the typical closing costs.¹ Offerpad states a 5% service fee of the purchase price plus about 1% in closing costs, with no commissions, concessions, or out-of-pocket repair costs.⁴ So the fee line is only part of the story: compare the amount you keep from each offer. Propcash, a third option, charges no fees.¹¹

No commissions or fees, and it pays the typical closing costs.¹

A 5% service fee plus about 1% in closing costs. No commissions, concessions, or out-of-pocket repair costs.⁴

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How is each offer priced?

Both tell you what goes into the number. HomeVestors says its offers are "typically discounted below market value in exchange for speed and convenience."¹ Offerpad says offer prices depend on the location, condition, and local market, and repairs found at its walkthrough come off as a credit adjustment.⁴ Ask each buyer to show you the math.

It looks at condition, the scope, cost and time of repairs, nearby comparable houses, and the cost to hold the house during repairs.¹

Price depends on location, condition, and the local market. Repairs found at the walkthrough become a credit adjustment.⁴

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What if your house needs work?

This is the biggest difference. HomeVestors says it buys houses in their current condition.¹ Offerpad says it buys houses as-is, but it typically will not buy houses built before 1950, on lots larger than 2 acres, valued over $1 million in some markets, or with significant foundation, structural, or other condition issues.⁴⁵ Propcash buys houses as-is.¹¹

Buys houses in their current condition, including townhouses, condos, multi-tenant properties, some mobile and manufactured homes, and commercial properties.¹

Typically buys single-family houses and townhomes. It does not buy mobile or manufactured homes, and the house must be vacant at closing.⁵

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How fast can you close?

HomeVestors says it can sometimes close in as little as 3 weeks, or later if you need more time.¹ Offerpad lets you pick a closing date 8 to 60 days out, and it says most sellers who want to move quickly close within two to three weeks.⁴ Propcash can close in as few as 7 days.¹¹

Sometimes as little as 3 weeks, or later if you need more time.¹

A date you pick, 8 to 60 days out. You can stay up to three days after closing, and it includes free moving services up to 80 miles.⁴

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How long do you have to decide?

HomeVestors often makes an offer on the same day, and you have three days after you sign the contract to consider your decision.¹ Offerpad says its offers usually expire seven days from the date of the offer.⁵ Propcash offers do not expire.¹¹

Three days after you sign the contract to consider your decision.¹

Offers usually expire seven days from the date of the offer.⁵

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Who signs as the buyer?

HomeVestors is a franchise. Each office is independently owned and operated, so the office you reach is the company you deal with.¹ Offerpad buys the house directly, and a title company or attorney's office handles the closing.⁴⁵ Propcash is a direct buyer that signs the purchase contract itself.¹⁰

The local franchise office. HomeVestors says each office is independently owned and operated.¹

Offerpad buys the house directly. A title company or attorney's office handles the closing.⁴⁵

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Do they buy where you live?

HomeVestors has over 750 franchises, and its seller FAQ lists 47 states plus Washington, D.C.¹ Offerpad lists markets in 9 states.⁶ Propcash buys houses in all 50 states.¹¹

47 states plus Washington, D.C., through over 750 franchises.¹

Markets in 9 states: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas.⁶

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What about Opendoor?

Opendoor is another iBuyer. It charges a service fee that varies by market and property,⁹ it buys in every postal code in the lower 48 states where single-family houses are available,⁸ and closing typically takes 21 to 60 days.⁷ For more, see HomeVestors vs Opendoor.

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What to check before you sell to HomeVestors

HomeVestors of America launched its franchise in 1996.² Your deal is with one local office, so confirm these points with that office, in writing.

Who owns the office I am dealing with?HomeVestors says all of its offices are independently owned and operated.¹
How did you get to this number?It says its offers are typically discounted below market value in exchange for speed and convenience, and it names the factors it uses.¹
Can my contract be assigned to another buyer?Its FAQ for buyers of its houses mentions assignment fees.³
Who pays the closing costs?It says it will even pay the typical closing costs. Check that the contract says so.¹
How long do I have to decide?It says you have three days after you sign the contract to consider your decision.¹
What closing date can you put in writing?It says it can sometimes close in as little as 3 weeks, or later if you need more time.¹

Ask Offerpad, Propcash, and any other buyer the same questions. For a longer list, use our checklist for vetting any cash buyer.

Which one may fit you better

HomeVestors may fit if…

Your house needs work. HomeVestors says it buys houses in their current condition.¹
You are selling a condo or a multi-tenant property. HomeVestors also buys some mobile and manufactured homes.¹
Your house was built before 1950, or it sits on a large lot. HomeVestors lists no build-year or lot limit on its seller FAQ.¹

Offerpad may fit if…

You own a single-family house or townhome built in 1950 or later, in one of its 9 states.⁵⁶
You want to pick a closing date from 8 to 60 days out and stay up to three days after closing.⁴
You want free moving services, up to 80 miles.⁴

Propcash may fit if…

You want time to decide. Propcash offers do not expire.¹¹
You may need to close soon. It can close in as few as 7 days.¹¹
You want the company that makes the offer to sign as the buyer. Propcash was founded in 2026, so it has a shorter history.¹⁰

A listing agent may fit if…

Your house is move-in ready and you can wait. A traditional sale usually takes 30 to 60 days or longer.¹²

What sellers ask next

Is HomeVestors or Offerpad better?

It depends on your house. HomeVestors offices buy houses in their current condition and charge no fees.¹ Offerpad typically buys single-family houses and townhomes in 9 states, for a 5% service fee plus about 1% in closing costs.⁴⁵⁶ Get both offers and compare the amount you keep.

Is HomeVestors legit?

HomeVestors is a national franchise. HomeVestors of America launched its franchise in 1996, and it is known for We Buy Ugly Houses.² Each office is independently owned and operated, so ask the office you reach who signs as the buyer.¹

Who buys my house if I sell to HomeVestors?

The local office you work with. HomeVestors says all of its offices are independently owned and operated.¹ Its FAQ for buyers of its houses mentions assignment fees, so ask whether your contract can be assigned.³

Do HomeVestors and Offerpad charge fees?

HomeVestors says it charges no commissions or fees and pays the typical closing costs.¹ Offerpad states a 5% service fee plus about 1% in closing costs, with no commissions or out-of-pocket repair costs.⁴

Which closes faster, HomeVestors or Offerpad?

HomeVestors says it can sometimes close in as little as 3 weeks.¹ Offerpad lets you pick a date 8 to 60 days out, and says most sellers who want to move quickly close within two to three weeks.⁴

Will HomeVestors or Offerpad buy an older house that needs work?

HomeVestors says it buys houses in their current condition.¹ Offerpad says it typically will not buy houses built before 1950 or houses with significant foundation, structural, or other condition issues.⁵

How long do I have to accept an offer?

Offerpad says its offers usually expire seven days from the date of the offer.⁵ HomeVestors gives you three days after you sign to consider your decision.¹

Where does Propcash fit?

Propcash wrote this page. It is a direct buyer, founded in 2026 in Nashville, that signs the purchase contract itself.¹⁰ It can close in as few as 7 days, charges no fees, and its offers do not expire.¹¹

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Propcash wrote this page and is the third option on it. We checked each company's pages on Oct 21, 2026; terms change, so verify current terms before you sign. Found an error? Email info@propcash.co and we will fix it.