Sell Your House Fast in San Marcos, TX. Student Rental or Family Home.
Whether you own a rental near the Texas State campus, a house on a historic street or a home you need to move on from, send us the address and we send a written cash offer within one business day.
- ✓ Cash offer within one business day
- ✓ Your closing date, your choice
- ✓ No agent commission to you
- ✓ We buy as-is
- ✓ Licensed Texas closing agent
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Written offer within one business day. No obligation.
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Eagle Cash Buyers buys houses in San Marcos, Texas, for cash, in whatever condition they are in. Send us the address and we make a written offer within one business day. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. Mobile homes qualify only when the seller owns the land.
What People Say About Working With Us
My husband and I called Eagle Cash Buyers because our house was on the market for almost a year with no bites. We had moved out of our home and to a different state. We called them, it was very simple. We gave them the information on our home and they made an offer that we could not refuse. They took all my calls and questions, and I had a lot. They answered every call the first time I called. They were knowledgeable and helpful and it was such a pleasure and a blessing that we had a great experience. All the other cash home buyers we had called, one low balled us and they were not straight forward. Also our home was very nice, it had a brand new roof and water heater and heater and the attic was freshly insulated. So your home does not need to be trash for you to sell to them.
Excellent, amazing group, JP is first class. I would recommend Eagle cash buyers anytime.
Eagle Cash Buyers were the best company that I have worked with. The process took about 6 weeks and was closed. Everything was upfront and I was told what was being done every step of the way. This company is highly recommended.
It was a pleasure working with Eagle Cash Buyers, they helped with a complicated journey for the sale of my mother's estate. Thank you Kelly.
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Hear It From Sellers
Sellers we bought from, in their own words. Under a minute and a half.
Who You Are Dealing With
- 43 states, Texas among them. We are not a one-county operator and not a lead broker who sells your details on.
- 4.5 stars across 40 Google reviews. Not all of them are five stars. You can read them yourself before you call.
- A named company with a named founder. Who we are, and Oren Sofrin, who founded and runs it.
- Closings handled by a licensed Texas closing agent. Settlement happens the way any Texas sale does, with a recorded deed.
- No obligation. An offer is an offer. Turn it down and nothing happens.
San Marcos Homeowners We Help
San Marcos sellers come with very different houses and reasons. Some own a rental near the university, some an older home in the historic core, and some simply need a sale that fits their own schedule.
A Rental Near the University
Texas State University is in San Marcos, and many owners rent to students. If your tenants have moved out, the unit is vacant between semesters or the rental has become more work than it is worth, we can look at it as it stands. Tell us about the lease situation when you send the address. An existing lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, depending on its terms.
Related guide: Selling a Rental Property With Tenants
An Older House That Needs Work
San Marcos has houses from the 1800s and early 1900s alongside newer builds. If yours needs a roof, foundation work or updated systems, you do not have to fix it before selling. We buy houses as they are, so there is nothing to repair, clean out or stage first.
Selling One House While Buying the Next
If your next purchase depends on this sale, the timing matters as much as the price. Tell us your target move date. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, and we can go later when you need the extra time. Ask us for a copy of the signed purchase agreement; many agents will accept it as evidence that your sale proceeds are coming.
Inherited or Out-of-Town Property
If you inherited a house in San Marcos or own one here while living somewhere else, you may not want to manage repairs and showings from a distance. We can work with you by phone and email. Probate details differ from case to case, so a Texas attorney can confirm what applies to you.
Related guide: How to Sell an Inherited House
Divorce, Damage or a Tight Deadline
Sometimes a house has to be sold quickly because of a divorce, a fire or water damage, or a looming deadline. We buy houses in these situations, and you choose the closing date that works for you within what the paperwork requires.
Related guide: Selling a House During Divorce
A Mobile Home on Your Own Land
We buy mobile and manufactured homes only when the seller owns the land under them. If your home sits in a park or on a rented lot, we are not the right buyer, but a house on land you own is something we can price.
Tell us about the property and you will hear back within one business day. Send it on a weekend and that means the next business day. There is no pressure either way.
Get My Cash OfferWhat the Numbers Actually Look Like - Cash Sale vs. Listing vs. Instant-Offer Programs
Sellers in San Marcos are right to ask about the net rather than the headline offer price. On a typical listing, agent commission, closing costs and repairs can all come out before you see a dollar. Here is how the three paths compare.
| Cost or Factor | Eagle Cash Buyers (Cash Sale) | Traditional Listing (Agent) | Instant-Offer Program (iBuyer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Commission | None - $0 | Negotiable, not fixed. For illustration only, a typical 5% to 6% commission on a $306,900 sale is about $15,300 to $18,400 | Usually none, though a service fee often applies |
| Repairs Before Sale | None - we buy as-is | Often paid by you before listing, or given back in price, and buyers' inspections often ask for more | Often deductions for repairs after the inspection |
| Transfer Tax | Texas has no real estate transfer tax, by its constitution. Anything charged is shown on your settlement statement before closing | The same rules apply | The same rules apply |
| Seller Closing Costs | We pay the closing costs. Your mortgage payoff, any liens and prorated property taxes are paid from the sale proceeds. | Title, recording and closing fees, plus prorations; amounts vary by contract | A service fee set by each platform |
| Days to Close | Most close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time; you pick the date | Weeks on the market, then weeks more to close, and a financed buyer's loan can still fall through | Set by each platform, and instant-offer programs buy only in some areas |
| Showings and Inspections | No public showings. Walkthroughs and any reinspection are as set out in the agreement | Multiple showings, buyer inspection, possible renegotiation after inspection | Usually a company inspection, often with repair deductions |
| Financing Contingency Risk | No buyer mortgage contingency. Other contract terms still apply | Buyer financing can fall through weeks into the process | Low risk, but platform rules apply |
| Condition Required | We buy as-is - no updates needed | Buyers and agents expect move-in or near-move-in condition for top dollar | Varies - iBuyers often exclude significant distress |
Your actual net depends on your loan payoff, prorations and contract terms. We walk through it with you before you sign anything. Instant-offer terms vary by company and change often.
Skip the listing process. Close on your schedule, in San Marcos, with no agent commission and the closing costs covered.
See What We'd PayAn Example From a Real Call
One homeowner who contacted us was selling a house while trying to buy the next, and the new purchase depended on this sale. Our transaction coordinator explained that the timeline could stretch or wait for the homeowner's own move rather than forcing a close. The homeowner was also told a signed purchase agreement is something they could ask for and show others as evidence that money was coming, and many agents accept it.
Three Steps, From First Call to Closing
Sellers ask whether a cash sale is complicated. Usually it is not: we work with established Texas closing agents who coordinate the paperwork, and you sign in person or remotely, as the closing agent arranges. Here is how it runs.
Tell Us About Your Property
Call us at (833) 330-1625 or fill out the form on this page. We ask a few basic questions: the address, the condition and your situation. No obligation, no hard pitch. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, foundation and any past damage. See how our closing process works, start to finish.
Receive Your Cash Offer Within One Business Day
We look at the property, recent comparable sales in San Marcos, and the repair costs, which we take off the price rather than asking you to do the work. You get a written cash offer with no agent commission. It shows the price, the contingencies and your estimated net before you sign. To weigh it against a traditional sale, our Texas page sets out what a listing costs.
Pick Your Closing Date and Get Paid
Once you accept, we open title or escrow with the closing agent, who handles the title search, the loan payoff and the closing paperwork. Every cost is shown on your settlement statement before closing. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, depending on when the title work clears, or later if you need more time; you pick the date. Anything that could change the price after we agree is written into the agreement, so you can see it before you sign.
San Marcos Housing Market - What the Numbers Say
Zillow's Home Value Index put the typical San Marcos home at $306,900 in August 2026, 3.4% lower than a year earlier.
A typical-value figure reflects mid-priced homes across the whole city, not the condition of any one house. A rental near campus, a historic home and a new build can each sit far from that number.
When you list on the open market, buyers who use financing often ask for repairs, and their lender requires an appraisal. A cash sale to us skips those steps, which is why some sellers accept a cash offer below a full retail price in exchange for speed and certainty.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. The figures describe San Marcos as a whole and do not set the value of any one house.
How to Check Out Any Cash Buyer in San Marcos
These questions apply to us too. Any buyer should answer them plainly.
- Ask for proof of funds. A real buyer can show a bank letter or statement quickly. Ask us the same question. If we assign the contract, ask the closing buyer for theirs too.
- Ask whether they intend to assign the contract. Our answer: Eagle may purchase the property itself or, if the purchase agreement permits, assign its contractual rights to another investor or purchasing entity. Any assignment right is stated in the agreement before you sign. Assignment itself is not the problem. What matters is whether the right to assign is disclosed, whether the buyer stays accountable under the agreement, and whether the closing structure and deadlines are clear before you sign. Ask any buyer to put those terms in writing.
- Never pay anything up front. No application fee, no inspection fee, no processing fee. If money is moving from you to the buyer before closing, stop.
- Look the company up. Search the buyer's name in the business registry of the state where it was formed, and check that it is active. Eagle Cash Buyers, LLC is registered in Ohio.
- Get the whole offer in writing before you sign, including who pays closing costs and what happens if the buyer walks.
Where We Buy Houses in San Marcos and Hays County
We buy across San Marcos and throughout Hays County, from the historic streets near the square to the rest of the city.
Neighborhoods and areas in San Marcos
Belvin Street Historic District
The Belvin Street Historic District covers the 700, 800 and 900 blocks of Belvin Street and 227 Mitchell Street, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1983. The Texas Historical Commission's marker records houses on the street dating from 1875 onward. For a seller, owning an older house here can mean a detailed conversation about its age and features, and we price the house as it stands.
Hays County Courthouse Historic District
This district surrounds the courthouse square and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1992. The town square was laid out in 1851, and downtown holds many of the city's restaurants and music venues. For a seller near the square, mixed use is common, so tell us whether the property is a home, a rental or something else.
Neighborhood details are drawn from public sources, including en.wikipedia.org and atlas.thc.texas.gov. Conditions vary from house to house.
Main ZIP code: 78666
We also buy in nearby communities
Ready to Sell Your San Marcos Home - Without the Commission or the Repairs?
We buy as-is for cash in San Marcos and across Hays County, so there is nothing to fix or clean up first. There are no repairs to schedule, no agent commission and no buyer mortgage contingency. You get a written offer within one business day and a closing date you choose, handled by a Texas closing agent.
We buy houses in San Marcos, TX and throughout Hays County. Cash offer within one business day. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. No obligation to accept.
San Marcos and Hays County Seller Questions
Rentals, Repairs, Timing and Costs for San Marcos Sellers
Student rentals, mobile homes, closing timing, liens, probate and costs, answered briefly.
Who pays closing costs when I sell my San Marcos house to you?
We pay the closing costs on a sale to us, and the purchase agreement sets this out. Eagle does not charge you an agent commission on a direct sale to us. Your mortgage payoff and any liens, delinquent taxes, HOA or association balances, agreed prorations and other seller obligations are deducted from your proceeds when applicable. The closing professional provides a settlement statement showing the charges and credits before closing. Transfer, deed, conveyance or similar taxes vary by state and locality. For a sale in San Marcos: Texas has no real estate transfer tax, by its constitution.
Do I still have to make disclosures if I sell my San Marcos house as-is?
Selling a property as-is does not automatically eliminate disclosure obligations under applicable federal, state or local law. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, electrical system, foundation, environmental conditions and any past damage or repairs so we can evaluate the property accurately and address known issues in writing before you sign. Texas sellers commonly complete a seller's disclosure, which may apply to your sale. A real estate attorney licensed in Texas can confirm which disclosures apply.
Can I sell my San Marcos house with a lien or back taxes on it?
Often, yes. Delinquent property taxes and many recorded liens can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, provided there is enough equity and the required payoff or release can be obtained. The title search or other closing review will identify items that must be paid, released or otherwise resolved. A disputed lien, an unavailable payoff or debts exceeding the available proceeds can delay or prevent closing unless the issue is resolved or the creditor agrees to another arrangement. Tell us what you know upfront so the closing professional can investigate it early.
Do I have to go through probate before I can sell an inherited house in San Marcos?
It depends on how title was held and Texas law. Property held in the deceased owner's name alone may require probate or another estate procedure before anyone has authority to sign a deed. Property held in a trust or with survivorship rights may pass outside probate. A probate or estate attorney licensed in Texas should confirm who has authority and which procedure applies. We can evaluate the property and make an offer while that is being established, but we cannot close until someone has legal authority to sign.
Will Eagle Cash Buyers buy my house itself, or assign the contract?
Eagle may purchase the property itself or, if the purchase agreement permits, assign its contractual rights to another investor or purchasing entity. Any assignment right is stated in the agreement before you sign. The agreement also states the price, closing date or timeline, contingencies and other material terms. The closing is handled by the title company, escrow holder, settlement agent or closing attorney used for the transaction.
Can selling my San Marcos house to you stop a foreclosure?
A sale may help avoid a foreclosure sale if it closes in time and the proceeds are enough to satisfy the required payoff, or if the lender gives written approval to accept less. In Texas, a home loan secured by a deed of trust is generally foreclosed by a trustee's sale rather than through a court case. We cannot promise to stop or postpone a foreclosure; that depends on the lender or servicer, the trustee or the court, the timing and whether the transaction closes. Contact us as early as possible and bring every notice you have so we can usually tell you whether our expected timeline appears workable. A HUD-approved housing counselor or an attorney licensed in Texas can explain your legal options and deadlines. Our Texas page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.
How fast can I close on my San Marcos house?
We send a written offer within one business day of getting your address. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the closing date that fits your move.
I own a rental near Texas State University. Do you buy those?
Yes, we can look at student rentals in San Marcos, whether tenants are in place or the unit is vacant. A lease generally passes to the buyer at closing and depends on the lease terms, so send us a copy when you contact us.
Do you buy mobile homes in San Marcos?
Yes, when you own the land the home sits on. We do not buy a mobile home in a park or on a rented lot.
Is selling your house for cash a good idea?
It depends on what matters most to you. A cash offer can suit a seller who wants speed, certainty and no repairs. A listing may bring a different price but usually involves showings, repairs and a longer wait. Compare both before you decide.
Do I have to make repairs before selling?
No. We buy San Marcos houses as they are, so you can leave the repairs and the clean-out.
Who handles the closing in Texas?
A Texas title company or closing agent normally handles it. It runs the title search, holds the funds and records the paperwork. For legal questions about your own sale, ask a Texas attorney.
Can I stay in the house after the sale is signed?
Often the timeline can be arranged around your move. Tell us your date when you call, and we will see what the agreement can accommodate.
Eagle Cash Buyers is not a law firm, title company or tax advisor. This information is general and is not legal, title or tax advice. Laws, procedures and transaction costs vary by state and locality, and the purchase agreement and closing documents control each transaction.
