Sell Your House Fast in Scranton, PA. Victorian or Older Family Home.
Scranton's houses run from large Victorians in the Hill Section and Green Ridge to the older homes of the North Scranton and West Side neighborhoods. Send us the address and get 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
- ✓ Closing through a Pennsylvania attorney or title company
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Eagle Cash Buyers buys houses in Scranton, Pennsylvania, for cash, in whatever condition they are in. Send 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. We buy mobile homes 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.
Wonderful to work with and stayed in contact at all stages through the process. Thank you again for everything.
Cannot recommend Mr. Oren and his team enough if you have a property or home that you are looking to sell fast. The professionalism and transparency they show is not comparable to other cash home buyers. From the point of initial contact all the way to closing day, the team at Eagle Cash Buyers kept their word with consistent updates throughout the process. Thank you for the integrity you have shown during this time of distress. Highly recommended.
Alex Anthony was incredible, responsive, no hidden scams and straightforward. Didn't make any promises until REAL numbers were established, which is extremely respectable. Not only was he efficient, he was fast too. He understood our situation with great empathy and was very personable and patient. If I ever find myself in a similar situation, Alex will be my first call.
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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, Pennsylvania 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 through a Pennsylvania attorney or title company. Settlement happens the way any Pennsylvania sale does, with a recorded deed.
- No obligation. An offer is an offer. Turn it down and nothing happens.
Scranton Homeowners We Help
Scranton sellers arrive with very different houses and reasons. Some own an older home they no longer want to maintain, some are settling an estate, and some are selling one house while lining up the next.
An Older House That Needs Work
Scranton became a city in 1866, and plenty of its housing is old. If yours needs a new roof, updated wiring or plumbing, or simply a lot of cleaning out, you can sell it as it is. Our offer is based on the house in its current condition, and you can ask for one before hiring contractors or staging anything.
An Inherited House
If you inherited a Scranton house and live elsewhere, keeping it can mean taxes, utilities and upkeep on a place nobody lives in. You can ask us for an offer while the estate is being settled. Whether and when a sale can close depends on the estate's paperwork, so your attorney's guidance comes first.
Related guide: How to Sell an Inherited House
A Rental With Tenants in Place
You do not have to wait for a lease to end or ask anyone to move out before asking for an offer. We buy houses with tenants in them. The lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, and what that means for the tenant depends on the lease terms.
Related guide: Selling a Rental Property With Tenants
Selling Before Buying the Next Home
Many sellers need the sale to line up with a move. Tell us the date you would like, and if you need longer, say so. Closing dates are set in the agreement, so the timeline can be built around yours rather than around a buyer's loan approval.
Fire, Water or Storm Damage
A house with fire, flood or storm damage can be hard to sell on the open market, because many buyers' lenders will not finance a home in that condition. Because we pay cash and buy as-is, the damage does not have to be repaired before you ask for an offer.
Related guide: How to Sell a House As Is
Moving Away From Scranton
If a job or family has taken you to another city, managing a sale from a distance can be slow and costly. Most of the process can be done by phone, email and electronic signature, and a title company or closing attorney handles the closing paperwork. Tell us what works for you.
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 Scranton are right to ask about the net rather than the headline offer price. On a typical listing, agent commission, closing costs, the Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax 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 $201,500 sale is about $10,100 to $12,100 | 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 |
| Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax | State and local portions set by where the property is; customarily split between buyer and seller. Your share is paid from your proceeds, as set out in the purchase agreement and shown on your settlement statement | The same tax applies | The same tax applies |
| Seller Closing Costs | We pay the closing costs, except your share of any transfer tax. 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 Scranton, with no agent commission and the closing costs covered, apart from your share of any transfer tax.
See What We'd PayAn Example From a Real Call
One homeowner who contacted us was selling one house while trying to buy the next, and worried about having nowhere to go if the sale moved faster than the move. The homeowner was told the timeline could stretch to wait for the move, and that more time to vacate could be worked out. The homeowner needed to show other real estate professionals that money was coming, and was offered a copy of the signed purchase agreement for that purpose, something many agents accept.
Three Steps, From First Call to Closing
Sellers ask whether a cash sale is complicated. Usually it is not: we work with Pennsylvania attorneys and title companies who coordinate the paperwork, and you sign in person or remotely, as the closing attorney or title company 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. For more on the traditional listing route, see the Pennsylvania home selling guide from the PA Association of Realtors - and then decide which path fits you. 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 Scranton, 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 Pennsylvania page sets out what a listing costs.
Pick Your Closing Date and Get Paid
Once you accept, we open title with the closing attorney or title company, who handles the title search, the loan payoff and the closing paperwork. The Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax and every other cost are 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.
Scranton Housing Market - What the Numbers Say
Zillow's Home Value Index put the typical Scranton home at $201,500 in August 2026, 2.5% lower than a year earlier. The index is a smoothed, seasonally adjusted figure for mid-priced homes across the whole city.
A citywide typical value says little about any one house. Age, condition, the street and the size of the lot all move what a particular home is worth, so use it as background only.
If you are weighing a traditional listing against a cash sale, compare what you would net after agent commission, repairs and carrying costs against a cash offer. Ask us for an offer and set the two side by side.
Realty transfer tax in Pennsylvania has local portions that differ from one municipality to the next, so ask the title company or your attorney what the Scranton rate is and what your share would be before you compare offers.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. The figures describe Scranton as a whole and do not set the value of any one house.
How to Check Out Any Cash Buyer in Scranton
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 Scranton and Lackawanna County
We buy across Scranton and throughout Lackawanna County, from the older streets of the Hill Section and Green Ridge to the rest of the city's neighborhoods. Mobile homes qualify only when the seller owns the land.
Neighborhoods and areas in Scranton
Hill Section
Wikipedia's article on Scranton says wealthy businessmen and industrialists built large Victorian mansions in the Hill Section around 1900. The Lackawanna Historical Society is based at the George H. Catlin House there. Large older homes can be a different sale from a typical starter house, so tell us the size and features when you ask for an offer.
Green Ridge
Green Ridge is one of the nine districts Wikipedia lists for Scranton, and the same article says Victorian mansions were built there around 1900 as well. Houses within a district vary a great deal, so we look at each one individually. For a seller, that means your offer reflects your own house, not the district.
North Scranton
North Scranton was the separate community of Providence until it merged into Scranton in 1866, according to Wikipedia. The Tripp House, built in 1771, stands there. Houses here range widely in age, so tell us the year built and any updates when you ask for an offer; it helps us price your house rather than the area.
West Side
The West Side was the borough of Hyde Park until it merged with Scranton in 1866, according to Wikipedia, and West Scranton High School is there. Tell us about the house's condition and any recent work when you ask; your offer is based on your house, not the neighborhood.
Neighborhood details are drawn from public sources, including en.wikipedia.org. Conditions vary from house to house.
Main ZIP codes: 18504, 18505, 18508, 18509, 18510
We also buy in nearby communities
Ready to Sell Your Scranton Home - Without the Commission or the Repairs?
We buy as-is for cash in Scranton and across Lackawanna 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 through a Pennsylvania attorney or title company.
We buy houses in Scranton, PA and throughout Lackawanna 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.
Scranton and Lackawanna County Seller Questions
Before You Sell in Scranton: Answers on Repairs, Fees and Timing
As-is condition, closing, liens, probate, tenants and mobile homes, answered briefly.
Do I need to make repairs before selling my Scranton home for cash?
No. We make offers on houses in their current condition, so you do not need to repair, clean out or update anything before asking for an offer. The offer reflects the condition we find.
Who pays closing costs when I sell my Scranton house to you?
We pay the closing costs on a sale to us, except your share of any transfer tax, 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 Scranton: state and local portions set by where the property is; customarily split between buyer and seller, subject to the purchase agreement.
Can I sell my house in Pennsylvania without a realtor?
Yes. Pennsylvania does not require a seller to hire a realtor. Selling to us means no listing and no showings, and we pay the closing costs except the seller's share of any transfer tax; your mortgage payoff, back taxes and any other debts are paid from the sale proceeds. A title company or an attorney can handle the paperwork, and you can ask an attorney how a sale would work for you.
Does a seller need to pay an agent fee?
Selling with an agent usually involves a commission, set in the listing agreement, and a common illustration is 5% to 6% of the sale price. When you sell to us there is no agent commission to pay. Look at the offer, compare it with what you would net after realtor fees and repairs, and decide what suits you.
Can I sell my Scranton 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 Scranton?
It depends on how title was held and Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.
Do I still have to make disclosures if I sell my Scranton 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. Pennsylvania has the Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law, which may apply to your sale. A real estate attorney licensed in Pennsylvania can confirm which disclosures apply.
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 attorney or title company used for the transaction.
Can selling my Scranton 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 Pennsylvania, a foreclosure generally goes through the court. We cannot promise to stop or postpone a foreclosure; that depends on the lender or servicer, 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 Pennsylvania can explain your legal options and deadlines. Our Pennsylvania page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.
Can I sell a house in Scranton that has tenants?
Yes. You do not need to wait for the lease to end. The lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, and what it means for the tenant depends on the lease terms. Send us the address and tell us about the tenancy, and we will explain how it would work.
Do you buy mobile homes in Scranton?
Yes, when the seller owns the land the home sits on. We do not buy a mobile home in a park or on a rented lot. If you own both, send the address and we will make an offer.
Do you buy houses in the Hill Section, Green Ridge or the West Side?
We buy houses across Scranton, including those neighborhoods, in whatever condition they are in. The one exception is mobile homes, which we buy only when the seller owns the land. Send the address and we make a written offer within one business day.
How fast can a sale close?
Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, and later if you need more time. You choose the closing date within what the title work allows. If you are waiting on your next home, tell us at the start so the date can be set around it.
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.
