The 6 best Homeward alternatives in 2026

Q: How fast does Sell to Homeward close?

Homeward offers a 21-day close. Propcash can close in as few as 7 days, on a date you pick.

Sellers look beyond Homeward when they want to avoid monthly loan fees, or want a fixed cash price. Buy Before You Sell costs 1% plus 1% a month until you sell, and with Sell to Homeward, your final proceeds depend on the resale.¹² 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 Homeward 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	$0³	From 7 days³	Details ↓
2	Buying your next home first, then selling the old one with any agent	2.25% contract fee for the Purchase Offer⁴	Sells on the market; 92% listed under 90 days⁴	Propcash vs Knock →
3	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%⁵	Sells on the market⁶	Propcash vs Orchard →
4	Buying first through your loan officer, with a backup contract	From about $2,500 plus origination fees⁷	Old home held about 55 days on average⁷	Propcash vs Flyhomes →
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 Homeward, Propcash charges no program or monthly fee, and its price does not depend on a resale.³¹²

Why it fits

Buys houses as-is, in any condition, with no repairs or cleaning.³
No fees, commissions, or closing costs.³
The offer does not expire, and you pick the closing date.³
Buys in all 50 states, including condos, 2 to 4 unit buildings, rentals, and land.³¹¹

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.¹¹³

Fees: $0³Time to close: From 7 days³

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Propcash vs Homeward

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.³	A flat program fee, or 1% plus 1% a month to buy first.²¹
Repairs	Buys as-is, in any condition. No repairs or cleaning.³	Homeward handles repairs after it buys.²
Time to close	As few as 7 days, through a title company, on the date you pick.³	A 21-day close with Sell to Homeward.²
Time to decide	The offer does not expire.³	Buys the old home if it 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	You or your agent apply. Homeward handles the resale.²

What you gain with Propcash

No program fee and no monthly fee.³¹
A fixed cash price that does not depend on a resale.³²
A close in as few as 7 days. Sell to Homeward offers 21 days.³²
All 50 states.³

What you give up

Buying your next home first, with a contingency-free offer.¹
Any upside from the resale, which Sell to Homeward passes on to you.²

Full comparison: Propcash vs Homeward →

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.⁴

Strengths

You can work with any agent to list your current home.⁴
The loan can cover up to 6 months of mortgage payments on the old home, and up to $35,000 for home prep.⁴
A Knock Purchase Offer buys the old house if it does not sell in 6 months.⁴

Keep in mind

The Purchase Offer has a contract fee of 2.25% of the old home's estimated list price.⁴
Manufactured, mobile, multi-family, and deed-restricted homes are not eligible.⁴
Approval depends on credit, income, and other underwriting checks.⁴

Fees: 2.25% contract fee for the Purchase Offer⁴Time to close: Sells on the market; 92% listed under 90 days⁴

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.⁴

Propcash vs Knock →

3. 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.⁵⁶

Strengths

Buy your new home first, then your Orchard agent sells the old one.⁶
Its Concierge service manages needed repairs.⁶
Its agents can also source and review multiple cash offers.⁵

Keep in mind

Move First typically costs a 6% brokerage fee plus a program fee starting as low as 1.9%.⁵
The home must be single-family, worth $150,000 to $2,000,000, and in one of its 12 markets.⁵
You need a credit score of at least 620.⁵

Fees: Typically 6% brokerage plus a program fee from 1.9%⁵Time to close: Sells on the market⁶

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.⁶

Propcash vs Orchard →

4. Flyhomes

Best for: Buying first through your loan officer, with a backup contract.

Flyhomes offers a Buy Before You Sell program, with your loan officer as the main point of contact.⁷

Strengths

Unlock home equity before you sell, for a down payment, closing costs, or reserves.⁷
A Guaranteed Backup Contract lets Flyhomes buy the old home if it does not sell within 180 days.⁷
No prepayment penalties.⁷

Keep in mind

Programs start at around $2,500, plus origination fees and interest during the holding period.⁷
Eligibility depends on your home equity, credit profile, and overall financial picture.⁷

Fees: From about $2,500 plus origination fees⁷Time to close: Old home held about 55 days on average⁷

May fit better than Propcash if: You already work with a loan officer and want to buy your next home first.⁷

Propcash vs Flyhomes →

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 →

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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 Homeward alternative is right for you?

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

I want a fixed cash price
Propcash, Opendoor
Propcash and Opendoor each make one cash offer and buy the house with their own money.¹¹¹⁴
I want to buy before I sell
Knock, Orchard, Flyhomes
These programs let you buy first while the old home sells on the open market.⁴⁶⁷
I want lower fees
Propcash, Knock
Homeward's Buy Before You Sell costs 1% plus 1% a month.¹ Propcash charges no fees, and Knock's Purchase Offer fee is 2.25%.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 Homeward?

It depends on whether you want to buy first. To buy first, Knock, Orchard, and Flyhomes offer similar programs.⁴⁶⁷ For a fixed cash price and a fast close, Propcash buys houses in any condition.³

How much does Homeward cost?

Homeward's program fee is 1% of your current home's market value, plus 1% a month on the Equity Unlock loan until you sell.¹

What if my home does not sell with Homeward?

Homeward says it will buy your old home if it does not sell in 180 days.¹

How fast does Sell to Homeward close?

Homeward offers a 21-day close.² Propcash can close in as few as 7 days, on a date you pick.³

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.¹¹³ 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 Homeward alternatives in 2026

Quick comparison: the best Homeward alternatives

1. Propcash

Why it fits

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Propcash vs Homeward

What you gain with Propcash

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2. Knock

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3. Orchard

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4. Flyhomes

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5. Opendoor

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6. A listing agent

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Which Homeward alternative is right for you?

I want a fixed cash price

I want to buy before I sell

I want lower fees

I want the highest price

See what we'd pay for your house

What sellers ask next

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