The 6 best Orchard alternatives in 2026

Sellers look beyond Orchard when they live outside its 12 markets, sell something other than a single-family home, or want to avoid a 6% brokerage fee plus a program fee.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 Orchard 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 through your loan officer, with a backup contract	From about $2,500 plus origination fees⁶	Old home held about 55 days on average⁶	Propcash vs Flyhomes →
5	Move-in ready single-family homes in the lower 48 states	Service fee varies by market⁷	From 21 days⁸	Propcash vs Opendoor →
6A listing agent	Move-in ready houses when you can wait	5% to 6% commission plus 2% to 3% closing costs⁹	30 to 60 days⁹	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.¹⁰ Unlike Orchard, Propcash buys the house itself, so there is no brokerage or program 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.²¹⁰

Keep in mind

Founded in 2026, so it is newer and smaller than most companies on this list.¹⁰
You get one offer, from Propcash. If listing is better for you, we will tell you so.¹⁰²

Fees: $0²Time to close: From 7 days²

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Propcash vs Orchard

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	Typically 6% brokerage fee, plus a program fee from 1.9%.¹
Repairs	Buys as-is, in any condition. No repairs or cleaning.²	Its Concierge service manages repairs.¹¹
Time to close	As few as 7 days, through a title company, on the date you pick.²	Sells on the market. No closing time stated.¹¹
Time to decide	The offer does not expire.²	Extend 60 days or sell to the provider, depending on the provider.¹
Homes bought	Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, 2 to 4 units, rentals, and land.¹⁰	Single-family homes from $150,000 to $2,000,000, in 12 markets.¹
Who helps you	A local Acquisition Manager for your region, plus free selling guides.¹²¹³	An Orchard agent leads the sale.¹¹

What you gain with Propcash

No brokerage fee and no program fee.²¹
An offer on condos, 2 to 4 unit buildings, and land. Move First takes single-family homes.¹⁰¹
All 50 states. Move First is in 12 markets.²¹
A close in as few as 7 days.²

What you give up

Buying your next home before you sell.¹¹
An open-market sale, where Orchard says you always have the final say on price.¹

Full comparison: Propcash vs Orchard →

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. 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.⁶

Strengths

Unlock home equity before you sell, for a down payment, closing costs, or reserves.⁶
A Guaranteed Backup Contract lets Flyhomes buy the old home if it does not sell within 180 days.⁶
No prepayment penalties.⁶

Keep in mind

Programs start at around $2,500, plus origination fees and interest during the holding period.⁶
Eligibility depends on your home equity, credit profile, and overall financial picture.⁶

Fees: From about $2,500 plus origination fees⁶Time to close: Old home held about 55 days on average⁶

May fit better than Propcash if: You already work with a loan officer and want to buy your next home first.⁶

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.⁷¹⁴

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.⁸
Cash Now, More Later pays upfront cash plus potential upside later.⁸
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.⁷
Repair credits come out of the offer.⁷
Homes with major structural, foundation, fire, water, or mold damage may not qualify.¹⁷

Fees: Service fee varies by market⁷Time to close: From 21 days⁸

May fit better than Propcash if: Your house is move-in ready, and you want a company that has bought homes since 2014.⁷

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.⁹

Keep in mind

Commission is commonly 5% to 6%, plus about 2% to 3% in closing costs.⁹
A listed sale typically takes 30 to 60 days.⁹

Fees: 5% to 6% commission plus 2% to 3% closing costs⁹Time to close: 30 to 60 days⁹

May fit better than Propcash if: Your house is in good shape, you can wait, and you want the highest price.⁹

Cash offer vs traditional sale →

Which Orchard alternative is right for you?

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

I'm outside Orchard's markets
Propcash, Knock, Flyhomes
Move First is in 12 markets.¹ Propcash buys in all 50 states, Knock lists homes in the states it serves, and Flyhomes' backup contract is available in all 50 states.²¹⁸¹⁹
My house isn't a single-family home
Propcash, Knock
Move First requires a single-family home.¹ Propcash buys condos, 2 to 4 unit buildings, and land, and Knock takes townhomes and certain condos.¹⁰³
I want lower fees
Propcash, Knock, Homeward
Orchard says typically 6% plus a program fee from 1.9%.¹ Propcash charges no fees, Knock's Purchase Offer fee is 2.25%, and Homeward's program fee is 1% plus 1% a month.²³⁴
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.⁹

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What is the best alternative to Orchard?

It depends on whether you want to buy first. To buy first, Knock, Homeward, and Flyhomes offer similar programs.³⁴⁶ To skip a listing and sell fast, Propcash buys houses for cash in any condition.²

How much does Orchard Move First cost?

Orchard says a brokerage fee of typically 6%, plus a program fee starting as low as 1.9%.¹

Who qualifies for Orchard Move First?

Orchard says the home must be single-family, worth $150,000 to $2,000,000, not already listed, in one of its markets, and you need a credit score of at least 620.¹

Where does Orchard work?

Move First is in 12 markets, including Atlanta, Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, and Tampa Bay.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.¹⁰² 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.¹⁰

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 Orchard alternatives in 2026

Quick comparison: the best Orchard alternatives

1. Propcash

Why it fits

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Propcash vs Orchard

What you gain with Propcash

What you give up

2. Knock

Strengths

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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 Orchard alternative is right for you?

I'm outside Orchard's markets

My house isn't a single-family home

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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