Offerpad alternatives: when your home doesn't fit

Offerpad typically does not buy homes built before 1950, on lots over 2 acres, or worth over $1 million, and it buys in 9 states. It charges a 5% service fee, and its offers usually expire in 7 days. If your home fails one of those limits, the options below fit that limit, with sources.

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Reason 1

Your home was built before 1950

Offerpad says it typically will not buy homes built before 1950.1

These buyers do not list a 1950 cutoff. Opendoor's cutoff is older, pre-1930 in some markets.2

Reason 2

Your lot is over 2 acres, or your home is worth over $1 million

Offerpad says it typically will not buy homes on lots over 2 acres or worth over $1 million.1 Opendoor also says homes on large acreage are typically not eligible.2

Few buyers publish limits on lot size or value, so ask each one before you apply. These options fit best.

  • A listing agent

    Lists the home on the open market. Commonly 5% to 6% in commission plus about 2% to 3% in closing costs.8

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  • Up to 10 cash offers from hedge funds, iBuyers, and local and national buyers, from one request.9

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  • Simple Sale

    Shows your house to its partner buyers, and one of them makes the cash offer.10

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  • (us)

    Ask us whether your home fits. If listing is better for you, we will tell you so.5

Reason 3

You live outside Offerpad's 9 states

Offerpad buys in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas.11

These options buy in more states.

Reason 4

You want to avoid a 5% fee

Offerpad states a 5% service fee of the purchase price, plus about 1% in closing costs.15

These options say they charge sellers no fee. Read the notes, since some buyers' own costs may still apply.

Reason 5

You need more than 7 days to decide

Offerpad says its offers usually expire seven days from the offer date.1

These options give you more room, in different ways.

What sellers ask next

What's better than Offerpad?

It depends on which of Offerpad's limits you hit. For an older home, buyers that buy as-is, such as HomeGo, HomeVestors, or Propcash, may fit.345 To avoid a fee, HomeGo, HomeVestors, and Propcash say they charge sellers none.345

What are Offerpad alternatives for an older home?

Offerpad typically will not buy homes built before 1950.1 HomeGo, HomeVestors, Propcash, and Sundae say they buy homes in any condition or as-is.3456 Opendoor's cutoff is older, pre-1930 in some markets.2

What if Offerpad doesn't buy in my state?

Offerpad buys in 9 states.11 HomeVestors lists 47 states plus D.C., HomeGo lists 21, and Propcash buys in all 50.4125

Is there an Offerpad alternative with no fee?

HomeGo, HomeVestors, and Propcash say they charge sellers no fees, commissions, or closing costs.345 Compare what you keep from each offer, not just the fee.

Where does Propcash fit in this list?

Propcash is a direct cash buyer that buys houses in any condition in all 50 states, with no fees, and its offers do not expire.5 It was founded in 2026, so it is newer and smaller than Offerpad.18

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