ROI National buys houses for cash across Philadelphia, PA, the city and the county. We purchase homes in any condition, make a fair cash offer in 24 to 48 hours, and close in as little as 7 days. Homeowners from Kensington to Germantown to West Philadelphia call us when they need a fast, certain sale without repairs, showings, fees, or agent commissions. ROI National is rated 5.0 stars from 54 Google reviews. Our Head of Acquisitions, Allen Leyman, brings more than 20 years of experience acquiring real estate to every Philadelphia offer.
Philadelphia City and Philadelphia County Are the Same Place
Philadelphia County covers exactly the same ground as the City of Philadelphia. It is the most populous of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania. Whether your deed, a tax bill, or a court notice says “City of Philadelphia” or “Philadelphia County,” it is the same home, and ROI National buys it the same way.
What We Buy in Philadelphia
We buy rowhomes, twins, single-family homes, condos, and small multi-family buildings anywhere in Philadelphia. We buy houses that need major repairs, homes with fire or water damage, inherited houses, rental properties with tenants, and homes facing foreclosure. Condition does not disqualify a property. We buy it as-is, with no cleaning and no repairs on your side.
How Selling to Us Works
The process has four steps. Contact us with the property address and a short description of the home. We review the property and schedule a walkthrough, in person or by video. We send a fair cash offer within 24 to 48 hours. You pick the closing date, and we close in as little as 7 days. There are no repairs to make, no showings, and no fees taken from your side. See the full process in our how it works guide.
Philadelphia Neighborhoods We Buy In
We buy houses in every part of the city, from North Philadelphia and the River Wards to South Philadelphia, the Northeast, and West Philadelphia. These neighborhood pages cover some of the areas sellers ask us about most:
- Kensington
- Port Richmond
- Frankford
- Northern Liberties
- Germantown
- Manayunk
- West Philadelphia
- Southwark and Queen Village
- Moyamensing
- Passyunk
If your neighborhood is not listed, we still buy there. See the full list of areas we serve across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Why Philadelphia Homeowners Sell to a Cash Buyer
A cash sale removes the steps that slow down a traditional sale. There is no financing contingency that can fall through, no agent commission, no repairs to fund, and no home sitting on the market for months. For a seller dealing with a foreclosure, an inherited rowhome, or a house that needs work they cannot pay for, the certainty and the closing date are often worth more than a slightly higher price they may never net.
Philadelphia Realty Transfer Tax
Philadelphia adds a city realty transfer tax on top of the state tax. The City of Philadelphia lists the current rate as 3.578% for the city plus 1% for the Commonwealth, 4.578% in total, based on the sale price. How that cost is split between buyer and seller is set in the sale agreement. To see what you would keep after closing costs, use our seller closing cost calculator, which has a Philadelphia setting.
Get Your Cash Offer
Tell us about your house and we will send a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 to 48 hours.
With no obligation and no effort required on your part, there’s no reason to miss out on a cash offer.Â
We buy houses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware only.
Philadelphia Home Seller Facts, With Sources
These are the numbers Philadelphia homeowners ask ROI National about most often, each tied to the public source it comes from.
| Fact | Philadelphia | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median value of owner-occupied homes | $232,400 | U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year, table B25077 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 350,141 of 669,222 occupied homes (52%) | ACS 2023 5-year, table B25003 |
| Median year homes were built | 1949 | ACS 2023 5-year, table B25035 |
| Realty transfer tax (city plus state) | 4.578% of the sale price | City of Philadelphia, Realty Transfer Tax |
A median build year of 1949 means half of the occupied homes in Philadelphia were built in 1949 or earlier, older than in any neighboring county. Older rowhomes often need a roof, wiring, plumbing, or a new heater before a buyer with a mortgage will close, which is why ROI National buys houses as-is, with no repairs or cleaning required.
What a Cash Sale to ROI National Looks Like
We make a fair all-cash offer within 24 to 48 hours, and you choose a closing date as soon as 7 days or up to 60 days out. There are no commissions and no agent fees. Our office is in Southampton, in Bucks County, right next to Northeast Philadelphia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Philadelphia County different from the City of Philadelphia?
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Related Resources for Philadelphia Home Sellers
- How to Sell a House in Philadelphia in Less Than 7 Days
The steps behind a one-week cash closing. - Selling Your Philadelphia Home During Tough Times
Options when money is tight or a deadline is coming. - Why Philadelphia Sellers Choose ROI National
What a direct sale to a local cash buyer looks like. - Home Repair Cost Estimator
See what repairs would cost before you sell. - Customer Reviews
Read what sellers say about working with us.
Get Your Cash Offer in Philadelphia
Ready to sell your house in Philadelphia? Call us at (215) 278-9944 or request your free cash offer.