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We start with what comparable homes in Ellensburg are actually selling for in repaired condition - the current median sits around $399,995 - and then work backward from there. We subtract the cost of any repairs or updates the home needs, our holding costs while we own it, and a margin that allows us to resell or keep the property profitably. What's left is your cash offer.

That means as-is offers will be below full retail, and we won't pretend otherwise. What you gain in return is certainty - no 85-day listing period, no deal falling through over inspection findings, and no agent commissions cutting into your net. For many Ellensburg sellers, especially those managing a rental near CWU or dealing with an inherited property in Kittitas County, the math still works in their favor when you factor in what a traditional sale actually costs in time and money. For more on how Washington state real estate regulations can affect seller costs, the state legislature's site has useful background.

Yes. Tenant-occupied properties are something we handle regularly, and we understand the dynamics that come with student rentals near Central Washington University - seasonal vacancy gaps, end-of-lease wear and tear, and the cycle of finding new tenants every August. You don't need to wait for your current lease to expire or ask your tenants to leave before we make an offer.

At closing, the lease and security deposit transfer to us. We take on the tenant relationship from that point forward. If your tenants are current on rent, that's actually a positive factor in our offer calculation. If the property needs work after they move out, we factor that into our pricing rather than putting it back on you.

We buy in all four Ellensburg neighborhoods - Downtown Ellensburg, East Ellensburg, West Ellensburg, and North Ellensburg - as well as surrounding Kittitas County properties including rural acreage, hobby farms, and agricultural parcels. The zip code 98926 covers the core of our service area, but we aren't limited to city limits. If you're not sure whether your property qualifies, just call us and we'll tell you directly.

Washington doesn't have a state income tax, which means you won't owe Washington income tax on proceeds from selling your home. However, you will still owe Washington's Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) as the seller - the rate is graduated based on your sale price, typically ranging from 1.1% to 3.0% for most residential transactions, paid at closing through the escrow or title company.

Federal capital gains tax is a separate question entirely. Whether you owe depends on how long you've owned the property, how you've used it, and your overall tax situation. We're not tax advisors, and we'd encourage you to talk with a CPA before closing on any significant sale. What we can tell you is that our cash sales close through a licensed title company in Washington, so the REET and recording fees get handled properly at the table.

It depends on how the property was held. If the deceased owner held the home solely in their name with no surviving joint tenant and no living trust, the property typically needs to go through Washington probate before it can be transferred or sold. Washington probate runs through the superior court, and a personal representative (executor) must be appointed to manage the estate. Once appointed, that person can authorize a sale - including a cash sale to us.

Washington does offer simplified procedures for smaller estates, and some properties pass outside of probate entirely through trusts or beneficiary designations. If you're unsure where things stand, an estate attorney can clarify quickly. We work with sellers in various stages of the probate process and can close once legal authority to sell has been established. Our page on what to know about selling inherited property covers this in more detail.

Washington uses a non-judicial foreclosure process under its deed of trust statute, which means a lender can foreclose without going to court. Once a lender issues a notice of default, the timeline to a foreclosure sale typically runs about 4 to 6 months. That window exists, but it moves faster than most sellers expect - and Washington does not give homeowners a right of redemption after a non-judicial sale, so once the foreclosure sale happens, there's no buying the house back.

If you're in Ellensburg and you've received a notice of default or you've missed multiple payments, the window to sell and walk away with any equity you have left is now - not after the next missed payment. A cash sale can close in as few as 7 days if the timeline demands it, and selling before the foreclosure sale is completed lets you preserve your credit and potentially walk away with funds rather than nothing. We've worked with sellers in pre-foreclosure across Washington and can tell you plainly what your options look like.

National iBuyers run algorithmic pricing models built primarily on high-volume metros - they aren't designed for a market like Ellensburg. Most have withdrawn from smaller markets entirely or charge service fees of 5% to 8% that offset the convenience they advertise. They also typically require the property to meet condition and value thresholds that rural or older Ellensburg homes often don't meet.

We're not running an algorithm. We look at your specific property, your situation, and the Kittitas County market - and we make a decision based on that. Tenant-occupied rentals, agricultural parcels, properties that need significant repair, homes going through probate - these are situations a national iBuyer won't touch, and they're exactly the kinds of transactions we handle. You also get a direct conversation with a real person rather than a dashboard.

Washington is not an attorney-closing state. Instead, closings are handled by a licensed title company or escrow agent who prepares the documents, confirms title is clear, collects and distributes funds, and records the deed transfer with the Kittitas County Auditor. You don't need to hire an attorney, though you certainly can if you want independent review of the paperwork.

Once you accept our offer, we open escrow with a title company and they guide you through the remaining steps. You'll sign the closing documents - typically a deed and a settlement statement showing exactly where every dollar goes - and once everything is recorded, your funds are wired directly to you. The whole process from accepted offer to funded close can happen in as little as 7 days when title is clear.