Avoca, PA · Luzerne CountyMatched before & after
523 Grove Street
Three matched views document the exterior, kitchen, and living-room renovation at this Avoca project.
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Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
We Buy Houses in Luzerne County, PA
Cash home buyers serving all of Luzerne County — the Wyoming Valley, Back Mountain, and Hazleton area. Any condition. No repairs. Close in as few as 7 days.
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Your Local Luzerne County Cash Buyers
Luzerne County is one of our most active markets — spanning the Wyoming Valley corridor along the Susquehanna, the Back Mountain communities, and the Hazleton highlands in the south. We've bought houses in Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Nanticoke and Avoca, and we know the county's neighborhoods, title companies, and market conditions.
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Get My Cash Offer →Cities We Serve in Luzerne County
Wilkes-BarrePittstonKingstonForty FortNanticokePlymouthWest PittstonExeterDuryeaAvocaWyomingHazletonWest HazletonDallasShavertown
Also serving: Edwardsville, Plains, Hanover Township, Jenkins Township, Larksville, Glen Lyon, Freeland, Hazle Township, McAdoo, and surrounding communities.
Houses We've Bought in Luzerne County
Each card names the real street and town. Why the owner sold stays private.
Wilkes-Barre, PA · Luzerne CountyRenovation documented
431 S. Hancock Street
Early interior and roof work documented during this Wilkes-Barre renovation.
Interior and roof-work photosView proof
Nanticoke, PA · Luzerne CountyCompleted renovation
181 W. Noble Street
A completed exterior view from a documented HBS renovation project in Nanticoke.
Completed exterior project photoView proof
We also bought 94 Market Street in Pittston in May 2026, knowing an unauthorized occupant had been living there. Watch the update on our Pittston page
Why Luzerne County Homeowners Choose Us
From the Wyoming Valley's historic river boroughs to the Back Mountain and the Hazleton highlands, Luzerne County is a market we know deeply. We close with local Luzerne County title companies and move quickly — no out-of-state delays, no learning curve.
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Flood-History Properties Welcome
The Wyoming Valley's Susquehanna River flooding — from Agnes in '72 to Lee in 2011 — left lasting marks on many homes. We buy flood-zone and flood-damaged properties that traditional lenders won't touch.
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Coverage From Valley to Highlands
We buy across every Luzerne County sub-market: the Wyoming Valley floor, the Back Mountain communities of Dallas and Shavertown, and the Hazleton area in the south.
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No Hidden Costs at Closing
Our cash offer is your net number. No agent commissions, no buyer-requested credits, no surprise deductions. What we quote is what you receive at settlement.
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We Navigate Complex Title Situations
Luzerne County properties frequently carry old coal-rights reservations, estate complications, or flood-related encumbrances. Our team works through these issues with the title company so they don't derail your closing.
Market Insights
The Luzerne County Housing Market
Luzerne County spans an enormous range of housing markets within a single county boundary. The Wyoming Valley — anchored by Wilkes-Barre and ringed by boroughs like Kingston, Pittston, and Nanticoke — contains the densest concentration of residential properties, many built during the anthracite era and carrying over a century of history. Flood risk along the Susquehanna continues to shape property values and buyer behavior in the valley floor communities.
The Back Mountain region around Dallas and Shavertown represents the county's higher-end market, with well-maintained single-family homes and strong school districts. Meanwhile, the Hazleton area in the south has experienced rapid demographic shifts and serves as a gateway to the Coal Region. Each sub-market operates with its own dynamics, price points, and buyer expectations.
Across all of these markets, the common thread is that many homeowners face situations — inheritance, relocation, deferred maintenance, flood complications — where a traditional listing creates more problems than it solves. We buy in every corner of Luzerne County and bring real local knowledge to every offer we make.
Where to Go in Luzerne County
The county offices behind the situations we see most, what each one handles, and where to find it.
- Selling an inherited house
Register of Wills
Courthouse Annex, 153 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre
The executor or administrator gets letters here, the papers that let them sign a deed for the estate.
Register of Wills page (opens in a new tab)Selling an inherited house
- Behind on property taxes
Tax Claim Bureau
Penn Place, 20 N. Pennsylvania Ave., 3rd floor, Wilkes-Barre
In 2026 the bureau held a special upset sale in April, a judicial sale in August and the regular upset sale on Sept. 24, all at King's College. Houses that don't sell at the judicial sale go on the repository list.
Tax Claim Bureau site (opens in a new tab)How Pennsylvania tax sales work
- Facing a sheriff sale
Sheriff's Office
Sales at the courthouse in Wilkes-Barre
Sales are held in person at 10:30 a.m., usually on the first Friday of every other month. The county's mortgage foreclosure diversionary program can pause a new case for a conference with the lender.
Sheriff sales page (opens in a new tab)Diversionary program (opens in a new tab)Selling before a sheriff sale
- Paying transfer tax at closing
Recorder of Deeds
3.5%Wilkes-Barre and Pittston2.5%Kingston Borough2%Most other Luzerne County towns1% goes to the state and the rest to the town and school district. Buyer and seller usually split it. A few towns have changed their rates recently, so confirm yours with the Recorder of Deeds or your title company.
Recorder's fee schedule (July 2026) (opens in a new tab)State transfer tax (opens in a new tab)How transfer tax figures into our offer
Checked October 5, 2026 on each office's own website. Offices change their hours, fees and sale dates, so call ahead. This is general information, not legal advice.
Common Luzerne County Selling Situations
These are the situations we solve most often across Luzerne County. If one of them sounds familiar, start with the page that explains that path clearly.
Inherited House in Luzerne County
If you inherited a property and do not want to manage repairs, cleanout, or probate logistics alone, this is the fastest place to start.
Learn more →Foreclosure or Late Payments in Luzerne County
When time matters, a direct sale can be the simplest way to stop the situation from getting more expensive.
Learn more →House Needs Major Repairs
If the property needs a roof, foundation work, plumbing, or a full cleanout, this page explains the as-is route clearly.
Learn more →Tired of Being a Landlord
We buy rental properties with tenants in place and without forcing you through another turnover cycle first.
Learn more →Behind on Property Taxes
Pennsylvania's tax sale timeline, the notices to watch for, and how to protect your equity before the September sale.
Learn more →Squatters or a Tenant Who Won't Pay
How removal works under Pennsylvania's 2024 squatter law, and how to sell a house with someone still living in it.
Learn more →Helpful Next Steps
Helpful Resources for Luzerne County Sellers
If you're still weighing your options, these pages explain how our buying process works, how direct sales compare to listing, and where to go next.
Compare Your Luzerne County Selling Options
See the real tradeoffs between listing with an agent, selling yourself, and taking a direct cash offer.
Compare options →See How We Buy Houses in Luzerne County
Review the actual steps from first contact to closing so you know what happens before you submit anything.
View our process →Work With a Direct Buyer, Not a Wholesaler
See how a true local buyer differs from a wholesaler or assignment contract before you sign anything.
See the difference →Selling a Luzerne County House That Needs Repairs?
If the property needs cleanup, updates, or major work, this guide explains how an as-is sale works before you commit to listing.
See as-is options →Get Started
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Common Questions
Luzerne County Home Seller FAQ
Straight answers for homeowners in Luzerne County who want clarity on timing, repairs, fees, and how a direct sale works.
How fast can I sell a house in Luzerne County?
Most homeowners we work with in Luzerne County receive a cash offer within 24 hours. If title is clear and you want to move quickly, we can often close in as little as 7 days.
Do you buy houses throughout Luzerne County or only in the main cities?
We buy across Luzerne County communities like Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Kingston. That includes boroughs, townships, smaller towns, and properties that sit outside the most searched city names.
Do I need to clean out or repair my Luzerne County property first?
No. We buy houses as-is in Luzerne County, including properties that need repairs, have belongings left behind, or have been vacant for a long time.
Are there commissions or closing costs when I sell to you?
No. We do not charge agent commissions, and we cover standard closing costs. The number we offer is the number you can plan around.
Can you buy inherited houses, rental properties, or homes with title issues in Luzerne County?
Usually, yes. We regularly buy inherited properties, tenant-occupied rentals, and houses with probate or title complications. We review the details quickly and tell you the cleanest path forward.
4.9★ Across 90 Reviews
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“Jake was a pleasure to sell my home with. He walked me through the process. I inherited the home and it was in a bad shape. Jake was always there for me. He answered all my questions and was always friendly, respectful and professional.”
Sheree K. · Wilkes-Barre, PA
Verified Google review“They are great to work with and keep their word, which means a lot these days! If I had to, I would work with them again. Thomas was great! Thank you so much for the smooth process!”
Kimberly P.
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From Wilkes-Barre to Hazleton and every borough in between, we buy houses across Luzerne County. Call (570) 234-1400 or submit the form for a fair cash offer.