We Buy Houses for Cash in Portland, OR
A written cash offer within 24 hours, a $10,000 earnest money deposit when you accept, and cash in your wallet in as little as 3 days.
Call or Text (503) 200-8730
- ✓$10,000 earnest money deposit when you accept our offer
- ✓5.0 stars across 54 Google reviews
- ✓A+ rated and accredited by the Better Business Bureau
- ✓Direct home buyer, never a wholesaler
- ✓Family-owned, buying Portland-area homes since 2011
Get Your Custom Offer
At Columbia Redevelopment, we buy houses in the Portland area for cash, in any condition, directly from you. There’s no listing, and nothing to repair or clean out first. Every seller comes to us for a different reason, and the offer gets built around yours: timeline, terms, and closing date included.
Start with the form below. If a walkthrough is inconvenient, a virtual offer works too: send us photos of the home, or take us along on a quick video tour.
Greg is very straightforward and honest. He was very accommodating with the purchase of an old home in poor condition. There were no surprises and closing was as easy as I have ever seen.
— Arlynda H.
Why sell to us?
Homeowners sell to us when a traditional listing doesn’t fit: the house needs work, the timeline is tight, or the situation is complicated. We’re a family-owned Portland business, and sellers in all of these situations have worked with us:
First time selling to a cash buyer? The FAQs further down this page walk through what to expect, from fees to what happens to the house after closing.
Our simple 4-step process
Selling to us takes four steps: reach out, show us the house, review your offer, and pick your closing date.
Contact
Call or text us at (503) 200-8730, or tell us about your property through the form above.
Meet
Greg looks at every house himself, in person or over a video walkthrough. There’s nothing to clean or stage; he’s assessing the property, not the presentation.
Offer
Your written all-cash offer arrives within 24 hours. Accept it, and we put down a $10,000 earnest money deposit right away.
Close
You choose the closing date. That can be as little as 3 days out, or months from now if you need time to plan your move. No fees, no inspections, and no hassle.
Curious what happens at each step? Our guide to getting a cash offer covers the whole process in detail.
What does Oregon’s HB 4058 law mean for you?
Oregon’s HB 4058, whose wholesaler registration and disclosure requirements took effect July 1, 2025, protects homeowners from misleading contract-flipping deals. Those rules target middlemen who resell contracts, and that has never been our business: when we make an offer, we purchase your home with our own funds, put everything in a straightforward contract, and take title ourselves.
When a “cash buyer” turns out to be a wholesaler
The deal
A Beaverton homeowner was under contract with a company they believed was a cash buyer. The sale was on track until 3 days before closing, when the buyer asked for a $50,000 price cut.
The catch
The buyer was a wholesaler who hadn’t been able to assign the purchase contract to a third party for a fee. They’d put down only $500 in earnest money, and they used the contract’s long list of contingencies to back out. The contract also had a non-disparagement clause that barred the seller from leaving online reviews or sharing details of the sale publicly.
Our offer
We made a fair cash offer, deposited and released $10,000 in earnest money within 3 days, and closed on the purchase 2 weeks later.
Benefits of Selling Your Home for Cash
A cash sale trades the listing process for certainty: the repairs, showings, and financing contingencies of a traditional sale all come off the table.
- Honest offers, fast: a written all-cash offer within 24 hours
- True as-is sale: no inspections and no repairs, regardless of condition
- Zero cost to you: no fees, closing costs, or contingencies
- $10,000 earnest money: deposited when you accept, so the deal is real from day one
- Your timeline: close in as little as 3 days, or wait as long as you need
- Flexible terms: the purchase is shaped around your situation, not a standard template
“This process was easier than buying a car, much easier. That’s how simple it was. At Columbia Redevelopment you deal with one home buyer and that simplifies the whole process of selling your home.”
– Jim & Becky
“What I found working with Columbia Redevelopment is that their house buyers are professional and honest. When they say they’re going to come through, they come through.”
– Garron von Gunten
Meet Your Homebuyers
Greg and Laura are the husband-and-wife team behind Columbia Redevelopment, buying homes in the Portland area since 2011 and restoring them for the next owner. When you call, you talk to the people who actually buy the house: Greg walks the property and makes the offer himself. We get to know the neighborhoods we work in, and our renovations keep the details that make each house unique.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you buy houses?
We buy houses throughout the Portland and Vancouver metro areas, along with Clackamas, Washington, Columbia, Clatsop, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties. As Oregon natives, we know these local markets well.
Do I have to make any repairs before I sell my house for cash?
No repairs needed. We buy homes as-is, including houses with roof damage, foundation problems, or electrical issues that would scare off a traditional buyer.
Are there any fees when selling a house for cash?
No, none. You skip the closing cost fees of a listed sale, like title insurance, HOA fees, and prorated water and mortgage bills. You also skip the real estate agent commission, which is negotiable but commonly runs 5-6% of the sale price.
How do I know your offer is legitimate?
You don’t have to take our word for it. We put $10,000 in earnest money on the line when you accept, we hold an A+ rating and accreditation with the Better Business Bureau, and our Google reviews are public. One caution that applies to any buyer: if someone pressures you to sign the same day or asks for money up front, walk away.
What will you do with my house after you buy it?
We renovate it. Every purchase is a bit different, but the plan is to make updates and repairs, then eventually list the home back on the market for sale.
Is your offer contingent on flipping the house?
Will you send me photos of the renovations?
Gladly. Many sellers like seeing what became of their home, and we can send pictures during the project, of the finished result, or both. Just ask.
What happens if I’m late on mortgage payments in Portland?
Foreclosure can begin once you’re more than 120 days late. In Oregon the process then takes several more months, and your lender must issue a notice of sale at least 120 days before any auction, so there is usually still time to sell.
Can I sell my home if I’m behind on my mortgage?
Yes, if your home is worth more than you owe: the sale proceeds pay off your lender and the remainder is yours. If you owe more than the home’s value, ask your bank about a short sale agreement.
How are you different from a real estate wholesaler?
A wholesaler never intends to own your house. Their goal is to put it under contract and sell that contract to someone else for a fee; if no end buyer turns up, your sale collapses, often right before closing.
We are a direct home buyer, not a wholesaler. We purchase with our own funds and take legal title, which is why HB 4058’s wholesaler registration and disclosure rules are aimed at middlemen rather than buyers like us, and why our closings don’t depend on anyone else showing up.
Thinking about selling your home?
We buy houses in any condition. As-is. All-cash. No fees.
Call or text us at (503) 200-8730 or contact us online.