Sell Your House Fast in New Braunfels, Texas. Keep It Exactly As It Is.
A direct cash offer puts you in control of the closing date, whether your home is in Gruene, River Chase, or anywhere across Comal County. No repairs before you go, no agent commissions, no open houses.
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New Braunfels Sellers Come to Us for All Kinds of Reasons
From vacation rental burnout along the Comal River to inherited Hill Country properties tied up in Comal County probate, the situations that lead someone to call a cash buyer are rarely simple. Here is what we see most often - and how we handle each one. If you want more detail on any of these, our blog covers how to sell your house as-is in plain language.
Short-Term Rental and Vacation Property Owners
The Comal and Guadalupe Rivers bring millions of visitors to New Braunfels every year, and for a while, owning a vacation rental or Airbnb near Gruene Historic District or the river corridor felt like a smart investment. Then came the platform fee increases, the Comal County Appraisal District reassessments, the city short-term rental ordinance questions, and the endless turnover management. If the numbers no longer pencil out - or you just want out - we can give you a cash offer on the property as-is, no cleanout required.
Inherited Property Without a Clear Path Forward
Inheriting a house in New Braunfels sounds like good news until you see the deferred maintenance, the outstanding property taxes, and the paperwork involved. Texas offers simplified options - a muniment of title works well for straightforward estates with a valid will, and an heirship affidavit can sometimes allow heirs to transfer title without full probate when there is no will. Comal County probate court handles the proceedings. We work with these situations regularly and can explain what documentation you will need before we can close.
Facing Foreclosure or Behind on Payments
Texas uses a non-judicial foreclosure process. Most home loans here are secured by a deed of trust with a power of sale, which means once a lender formally initiates foreclosure, a trustee sale can happen with as little as 21 days notice - no court case required. The full timeline from first missed payment to auction is roughly 6 to 8 months. That window closes faster than most people expect. If you have received a default notice, selling for cash before the auction date lets you protect your equity and your credit instead of losing both on the courthouse steps.
Landlords Done With the Property
Tenant turnover is expensive in any market. In New Braunfels, where rent growth has attracted investors for years, some landlords are now dealing with vacancy, deferred repairs, and tax bills that have climbed with appraisal reassessments. If you are ready to sell a rental property - occupied or vacant, needing work or not - we buy it without requiring you to make it market-ready first.
Relocating Commuters and Job-Driven Moves
A lot of New Braunfels homeowners bought here for the IH-35 corridor access to San Antonio or Austin. When a job change, a transfer, or a remote-work arrangement disappears and you suddenly need to move fast, waiting 104 days for a traditional sale is not an option. We can close in as few as 7 days, or set a date that matches your move timeline.
Properties That Would Not Survive the MLS
New construction is everywhere in New Braunfels - Veramendi, River Chase, Rockwall Ranch. Buyers shopping resale are comparing your home against move-in-ready new builds with builder warranties. If your house needs a new roof, foundation work, or even just a full cosmetic update, competing in that environment is genuinely difficult. We do not need the house to be ready. We price based on what it is worth after repairs - and we do the repairs ourselves.
Three Steps. No Surprises.
We built this process around sellers who do not have time to waste. You do not need to prep the house, find an agent, or wait on a buyer to get financing approved. Here is exactly what happens when you reach out to us - and if you want a broader look at what the selling process involves, Zillow's complete home selling guide and Bankrate's step-by-step home selling guide are useful references for comparison.
Tell Us About the Property
Fill out the form or call us at (833) 330-1625. We ask basic questions - address, condition, your situation. No obligation at this stage, no pressure to decide anything.
Receive a Cash Offer Within 24 Hours
We review the property details, run comparable sales in New Braunfels and Comal County, and come back to you with a written cash offer. No repairs needed, no cleaning required before we calculate the number.
Close on Your Schedule
In Texas, closings are handled by a title company - not an attorney, not us handing you a cashier's check in a parking lot. The title company runs a title search, coordinates lien payoffs, handles deed recording, and disburses your funds. You pick the closing date. We can close in as few as 7 days, or whenever works for you.
Because we pay cash, there is no lender involved and no financing contingency that can fall through at the last minute. The title company closes the deal the same way it would on any real estate transaction - legally recorded, funds verified, all paperwork filed with Comal County.
How We Actually Calculate Your Cash Offer - No Vague Answers
Most cash buyers refuse to explain this. We think that is backwards. You are deciding whether to accept an offer on what is probably your largest asset - you deserve to understand where the number comes from. Here is the honest breakdown for New Braunfels properties specifically.
After-Repair Value in the Local Market
We start with what the property would sell for in fully repaired condition, based on recent comparable sales in your neighborhood. In New Braunfels, where the median resale price sits at $338,000 (Redfin, April 2026), that number can vary significantly depending on whether you are in Gruene, closer to the IH-35 corridor, or in an outlying area like Oelkers Acres. We do not use county-wide averages - we pull comps from your immediate area.
Estimated Repair and Update Costs
Once we know what the home would be worth repaired, we subtract what it will cost us to get it there. We use current contractor pricing in the New Braunfels area - not national averages. A cosmetic refresh runs far less than a foundation repair or full roof replacement, and the estimate reflects that difference honestly.
Lien Payoffs, Back Taxes, and Mortgage Balance
Any existing mortgage, Comal County Appraisal District property tax balance, or other liens recorded against the property get paid off at closing through the title company. We account for these in the offer - they reduce what you net, but they also get resolved at the table rather than becoming your problem to untangle beforehand.
New Construction Competition
This is specific to New Braunfels. Buyers here can choose between resale homes and move-in-ready new construction in communities like Veramendi, River Chase, and Rockwall Ranch. That buyer optionality affects what a repaired resale home can realistically fetch. We factor it in - not to lower your offer arbitrarily, but because it is what the actual market data reflects.
The Short Version of How the Math Works
Cash Offer = After-Repair Value - Repair Costs - Our Holding and Selling Costs - A Modest Profit Margin
We are not trying to hide that we make money on these transactions. What we can tell you is that we charge no commissions, no fees, and Texas has no state-level real estate transfer tax - so the closing costs on our side of the deal are genuinely lower than a traditional sale. That difference goes back into the offer number.
The offer we make is what you receive at the closing table. No deductions afterward, no surprise fees at signing. The title company disburses your proceeds the same business day you close.
What You Actually Net After a Cash Sale vs. a Traditional Listing
The headline listing price is not what lands in your bank account. After agent commissions, repair requests, carrying costs during a 104-day average listing period, and closing costs, a traditional sale in New Braunfels costs sellers more than most people budget for. Here is what that looks like against a direct cash sale on a $338,000 home.
| Cost or Factor | Cash Sale (Eagle Cash Buyers) | Traditional MLS Listing |
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| Agent Commissions | ✓ None - $0 | 5-6% - roughly $17,000 to $20,000 on a $338K home |
| Pre-Listing Repairs and Staging | ✓ Zero - sell as-is | $5,000 to $20,000+ depending on condition - and buyers compare you to new construction here |
| Carrying Costs During Listing Period | ✓ Close in as few as 7 days | At 104 average days on market, that is 3-4 months of mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities - easily $4,000 to $8,000 |
| Buyer-Requested Repairs After Inspection | ✓ No inspection contingency, no repair requests | Typically 1-2% of sale price in concessions or additional repairs - another $3,000 to $7,000 |
| Financing Fall-Through Risk | ✓ Cash - no lender, no contingency | Roughly 1 in 10 contracts fail due to financing; starting over adds weeks |
| Transfer Tax | ✓ Texas has no state-level real estate transfer tax | ✓ Same - no transfer tax in Texas either |
| Estimated Net Proceeds on $338K Home | $295,000 - $315,000 (depending on offer and payoffs) | $285,000 - $305,000 after all costs - and only if it sells at asking price with no price reductions |
These are illustrative estimates based on typical New Braunfels market conditions, not guaranteed figures. Your actual numbers depend on your specific mortgage balance, property condition, and the offer you receive. The point is not that a cash sale always nets more - it is that the difference is often smaller than sellers expect, and the certainty and speed are real.
The New Braunfels Housing Market Right Now - What Sellers Should Know
New Braunfels is growing fast. The city sits at the crossroads of the San Antonio and Austin metro areas along the IH-35 corridor, and that location has driven years of residential demand, new construction activity, and notable appraisal increases from the Comal County Appraisal District. For sellers, the growth story sounds like good news - and in some ways it is.
Here is the part that gets left out. Alongside the demand, there is a steady pipeline of move-in-ready new construction in communities like Veramendi and River Chase, and those new homes are the direct competition for resale listings. Buyers who can choose between a brand-new home with a builder warranty and a resale property that needs updating often choose the new build - especially at similar price points. That dynamic pushes resale days on market well above the national average. At 104 days on market on average (Redfin, April 2026), a home listed on the MLS in New Braunfels sits for roughly 3.5 months before closing.
The median sale price is $338,000, and the market is balanced overall - meaning neither side has a clear advantage right now. For sellers who can wait, the traditional route may still make sense. For sellers dealing with a timeline, a condition problem, rising property tax bills driven by reassessment, or a property that cannot compete with new construction, that 104-day average is not an abstract figure. It is 3.5 months of carrying costs and uncertainty.
Rising appraisals from the Comal County Appraisal District have also changed the math for some long-term owners. The property that felt manageable five years ago may now carry a tax burden that erases rental income or makes holding onto an inherited home genuinely expensive. That is a real reason - and an increasingly common one - why owners choose to sell for cash and close the chapter quickly.
New Braunfels (Redfin, Apr 2026)
New Braunfels (Redfin, Apr 2026)
With Eagle Cash Buyers
Where We Buy Houses in New Braunfels and Comal County
We buy houses throughout New Braunfels - from the historic streets near Gruene to the newer subdivisions on the eastern side of IH-35. If you own property in Comal County and want to sell your house fast in Texas without the listing process, give us a call or fill out the form. Below are the neighborhoods and zip codes we cover most frequently.
New Braunfels Neighborhoods We Serve
Zip Codes Served: 78130 and 78132 - covering New Braunfels and surrounding Comal County communities.
We Also Buy Houses in Nearby Cities
Ready for a Cash Offer on Your New Braunfels Home?
No repairs. No agent commissions. No waiting 104 days to see if a buyer shows up. Fill out the form or call us directly - we will have a cash offer to you within 24 hours. Closing is handled by a licensed Texas title company, not a stranger with an envelope of cash. The process is straightforward, recorded with Comal County, and on your timeline.
No obligation. No fees. No pressure to accept. We buy houses in New Braunfels, TX 78130 and 78132.
Got Questions?
New Braunfels and Comal County Seller FAQ
Real answers about selling your home for cash in New Braunfels - the Texas title company process, foreclosure timelines, inherited property, and more. For a full list, see our answers to common seller questions.
Do I have to make repairs or clean out the house before you buy it?
No. We buy New Braunfels homes exactly as they sit - damaged roof, outdated kitchen, full of furniture, or completely empty. You don't pay for a single repair, and you don't haul anything away unless you want to.
This matters a lot in New Braunfels right now. Buyers shopping on the open market can compare your resale home against move-in-ready new construction along the IH-35 corridor. Competing on condition is expensive and slow. Selling as-is to a cash buyer sidesteps that entirely. If you want more detail on the process, read our guide on how to sell your house as-is.
How do you calculate your cash offer for my New Braunfels home?
We start with the after-repair value - what your home would sell for on the open market in fully updated condition based on recent comparable sales in your specific neighborhood. Then we subtract the estimated cost to bring it to that condition, our holding costs during renovation, and a margin that keeps the business running.
A few things specific to New Braunfels affect that number: your neighborhood matters (a home near Gruene Historic District prices differently than one further out on the IH-35 corridor), the condition relative to new construction in the area, and whether there are outstanding liens, a delinquent tax balance with the Comal County Appraisal District, or a mortgage that needs to be paid off at closing. We walk you through every factor so the number isn't a mystery.
How does the closing process work in Texas - do I need an attorney?
Texas closings are handled by a licensed title company or escrow officer - not an attorney. You don't need to hire a lawyer to close, though you're always welcome to have one review documents if that gives you peace of mind.
Here's what actually happens: the title company runs a title search on your Comal County property, pays off any existing mortgage or liens directly from the sale proceeds, records the new deed with the county, and wires your net cash to you. You sign the deed and a few settlement documents at the title company's office - the whole appointment usually takes under an hour. The title company acts as a neutral third party, so funds never pass through our hands directly.
What happens to my existing mortgage or property tax debt when I sell?
Both get paid off at closing by the title company before you receive a single dollar. If you owe $190,000 on your mortgage and $4,200 in back taxes to Comal County, those balances come out of the sale proceeds first - you receive whatever is left. You don't bring a check to closing or make separate arrangements. The title company handles the lien payoff coordination directly with your lender and the taxing authority.
Can I sell my New Braunfels home if I'm already in foreclosure?
Yes, but timing is critical. Texas uses a non-judicial foreclosure process - most home loans here are secured by a deed of trust, which means your lender can schedule a trustee sale on the courthouse steps without going to court. Once formally posted, that sale can happen with as little as 21 days' notice before the monthly auction date.
From the first missed payment, you typically have a window of roughly 6 to 8 months before a sale occurs - but that window closes fast once notices start. A cash sale can close in as few as 7 days, which is often enough to stop a foreclosure before the auction date. Contact us as soon as you know you're behind - the earlier you reach out, the more options you have.
I inherited a New Braunfels home - can I sell it if there was no will?
Yes, though the path depends on the specifics of the estate. If there was no will, heirs may be able to use a Texas heirship affidavit - a document signed by people with knowledge of the family history that establishes who the legal heirs are - to transfer the property without full probate in some cases. If the estate is more complex or title companies require clearer documentation, a muniment of title or full probate through Comal County probate court may be needed.
We've worked through inherited property situations in Comal County before. We can refer you to a local title company experienced with these filings, and we don't require you to have everything resolved before you contact us - we help you figure out the path forward first.
Do you buy homes in Gruene, River Chase, Avery Park, and other New Braunfels neighborhoods?
Yes - we buy houses throughout New Braunfels and the surrounding Comal County area, including Gruene, Downtown New Braunfels, Avery Park, River Chase, Havenwood at Hunters Crossing, Rockwall Ranch, Oelkers Acres, and properties along Gruene Road. Zip codes 78130 and 78132 are both in our service area. If you're not sure whether your address qualifies, just call or submit your address - we'll tell you right away.
What's the difference between Eagle Cash Buyers and an iBuyer like Opendoor or Offerpad?
iBuyers operate at scale using automated valuation models - they typically require the home to be in decent condition, charge service fees of 5% or more, and are selective about which markets and price points they'll touch. They've also pulled back from many markets when conditions shift.
We're a local cash buyer, which means we evaluate your specific property, work with sellers in any condition or situation, and don't charge service fees. There's no algorithm deciding whether your house fits a formula. If your New Braunfels home has deferred maintenance, title complications, or a difficult timeline, we can usually still make it work where an iBuyer would decline.
Does selling for cash affect my taxes - is there a transfer tax in Texas?
Texas has no state-level real estate transfer tax or deed transfer tax, which means you won't owe a percentage of the sale price to the state at closing - that's a genuine advantage over sellers in states that charge 1% to 2% on every transaction.
You may still owe federal capital gains tax if the home appreciated significantly and doesn't qualify for the primary residence exclusion. That depends on how long you've owned it, how you've used it, and your overall tax situation. We're not tax advisors, so talk to a CPA about your specific numbers - but the Texas side of the closing is clean.
Is this legitimate - how do I know I'm not being scammed?
A legitimate cash home buyer will never ask you to sign over your deed before closing, never ask for money upfront, and never pressure you to skip independent legal review. We use a licensed Texas title company for every closing - the same title companies used in traditional real estate transactions. The title company is a neutral third party that verifies ownership, clears liens, and handles all funds.
You can verify our company, read our terms, and call us directly at (833) 330-1625 with any questions before you commit to anything. We encourage you to compare offers and consult an attorney if you want one. No pressure, no deadlines we create artificially.