Everything sellers ask before the first call.

Selling a house to a company you found online deserves skepticism. These are the real questions we get from North DFW homeowners — with the same answers we give on the phone.

Is FreshKey a real estate agency?

No. We are a real estate investment company, not a brokerage. We don’t list your home or charge a commission — we are the buyer, or we bring you one specific vetted buyer from our network. Nothing is ever listed publicly.

How is this different from listing with an agent?

Listing means preparing the home, weeks of showings, buyer financing that can fall through, and 5–6% in commissions plus seller-paid repairs after inspection. Selling to us means one walkthrough, a firm cash offer, no fees, no repairs, and a closing date you choose. Listing usually nets more for a market-ready home with no time pressure; a direct sale wins on speed, certainty, and privacy.

Do you actually buy the house yourself?

Sometimes we purchase directly; sometimes we assign our contract to a vetted local buyer who closes in our place. Texas law requires us to disclose that, and we go further: before you sign anything, we tell you exactly how your closing will work. Either way, your price and closing date don’t change.

What kinds of houses do you buy?

Any condition, any situation: inherited homes and probate, pre-foreclosure, divorce, tenant-occupied rentals, fire or water damage, foundation problems, hoarder houses, or a perfectly fine home whose owner simply needs to move on a deadline.

What does this cost me?

Nothing. No commissions, no fees, no closing costs — we pay those. The offer you accept is the amount that wires to you at closing, less only your mortgage payoff and any liens on the property.

Am I obligated once I get an offer?

No. The offer is free, it stays open while you decide, and “no thanks” is a fine answer. We’d rather you compare us to a listing agent’s net sheet and choose with full information.

How fast can you actually close?

As fast as the title company can clear title — as few as 7 days. Need 60 days to find your next place? That works too. You set the date; we build the contract around it.

Which areas do you buy in?

Our focus is the North DFW corridor: Southlake, Westlake, and Grapevine, plus nearby communities like Colleyville, Keller, Trophy Club, and Roanoke. If you’re close to that footprint, submit the property — if it isn’t a fit, we’ll tell you straight away.

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