The 6 best Knock alternatives in 2026

Sellers look beyond Knock when they want to skip a bridge loan, sell a home Knock does not take, or pay a smaller fee. Knock's Purchase Offer has a 2.25% contract fee, and approval depends on credit and income checks.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 Knock 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 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%³	Sells on the market⁴	Propcash vs Orchard →
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 first⁵	21-day close with Sell to Homeward⁶	Propcash vs Homeward →
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 Knock, Propcash buys the house itself, so there is no loan and no contract fee.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 Knock

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	A 2.25% contract fee for the Knock Purchase Offer.¹
Repairs	Buys as-is, in any condition. No repairs or cleaning.²	Major water or foundation damage can disqualify a home. Up to $35,000 for prep.¹
Time to close	As few as 7 days, through a title company, on the date you pick.²	Sells on the market. 92% of homes are on the market under 90 days.¹
Time to decide	The offer does not expire.²	A backup offer if the house does not sell in 6 months.¹
Homes bought	Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, 2 to 4 units, rentals, and land.¹¹	Single-family homes, townhomes, and certain condos. No mobile homes or multi-family.¹
Who helps you	A local Acquisition Manager for your region, plus free selling guides.¹²¹³	Any agent you choose, plus its Listing Operations team.¹

What you gain with Propcash

No loan and no fees: Propcash buys the house itself.²¹¹
An offer on a 2 to 4 unit building, which Knock does not take.¹¹¹
A close in as few as 7 days, instead of a listing.²¹
All 50 states.²¹⁴

What you give up

An open-market sale. Knock says its customers' average sale-to-list price ratio is over 100%.¹
Buying your next home before you sell the old one.¹

Full comparison: Propcash vs Knock →

2. 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.³⁴

Strengths

Buy your new home first, then your Orchard agent sells the old one.⁴
Its Concierge service manages needed repairs.⁴
Its agents can also source and review multiple cash offers.³

Keep in mind

Move First typically costs a 6% brokerage fee plus a program fee starting as low as 1.9%.³
The home must be single-family, worth $150,000 to $2,000,000, and in one of its 12 markets.³
You need a credit score of at least 620.³

Fees: Typically 6% brokerage plus a program fee from 1.9%³Time to close: Sells on the market⁴

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.⁴

Propcash vs Orchard →

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.⁵⁶

Strengths

Make a contingency-free offer on your next home.⁵
Homeward buys the old home if it does not sell in 180 days.⁵
Sell to Homeward offers a 21-day close, and Homeward handles the repairs and the resale.⁶

Keep in mind

Buy Before You Sell costs a 1% program fee plus 1% a month on the Equity Unlock loan until you sell.⁵
With Sell to Homeward, your final proceeds depend on the resale.⁶

Fees: 1% program fee plus 1% a month to buy first⁵Time to close: 21-day close with Sell to Homeward⁶

May fit better than Propcash if: You want to make a contingency-free offer on your next home.⁵

Propcash vs Homeward →

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.⁸¹⁵

Strengths

Buys in every postal code in the lower 48 states with single-family homes.¹⁶
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.¹⁷

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.¹⁸

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 Knock 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 bridge loan
Propcash, Opendoor, Homeward
Propcash and Opendoor buy your house for cash, so you need no loan.²¹⁵ Sell to Homeward also makes a cash offer, with a 21-day close.⁶
I want to buy before I sell
Orchard, Homeward, Flyhomes
These programs let you buy first. Homeward and Flyhomes offer to buy the old home if it does not sell within 180 days.⁴⁵⁷
Knock won't take my house
Propcash
Knock does not take manufactured, mobile, multi-family, or deed-restricted homes, and major water or foundation damage can disqualify a home.¹ Propcash buys houses as-is, including 2 to 4 unit buildings.²¹¹
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 Knock?

It depends on whether you want to buy first. To buy first, Orchard, Homeward, and Flyhomes offer similar programs.⁴⁵⁷ To skip a loan and sell fast, Propcash buys houses for cash in any condition.²

How much does Knock cost?

Knock lists a contract fee of 2.25% of the departing home's estimated list price for its Purchase Offer.¹

What happens if my home does not sell with Knock?

The Knock Purchase Offer is a backup offer to buy the old house if it does not sell in 6 months.¹

Where does Knock work?

Knock says you can buy a new home in any state, but you can list your current home only in the states it serves.¹⁴

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 Knock alternatives in 2026

Quick comparison: the best Knock alternatives

1. Propcash

Why it fits

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Propcash vs Knock

What you gain with Propcash

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2. Orchard

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3. Homeward

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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 Knock alternative is right for you?

I don't want a bridge loan

I want to buy before I sell

Knock won't take my house

I want the highest price

See what we'd pay for your house

What sellers ask next

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