Sell Your West Virginia House Fast — On Your Timeline, In Any Condition, Without the Stress
If you’re reading this, something about your house is weighing on you. Maybe the bills are stacking up, the property you inherited is two states away, the tenants stopped paying, or the divorce papers came through and the last thing you want to think about is staging photos and Sunday open houses.
I’m Jeff Merrifield, owner of 304 House Buyers. I was born and raised right here in Fairmont, West Virginia. I graduated from West Virginia University, served in the West Virginia Army National Guard, and have been buying and investing in homes across North Central WV since 2019. I’m active in my church and local civic organizations because I believe in giving back to the community that raised me.
304 House Buyers is family-run and veteran-owned. We’re based at 304 1/2 Merchant Street in downtown Fairmont — not a P.O. box, not a call center, not a national franchise. When you reach out, you get me directly. And when we sit down at your kitchen table, that’s the same person who’ll be at the closing table.
We’ve earned a perfect 5.0-star ratingacross 17 Google reviews from homeowners across Marion, Mon, Harrison, and surrounding counties. Those reviews come from neighbors who needed real help — not a sales pitch — and got it.
Call or text me directly: 304-534-8861
Tell us about your house to receive a fair cash offer fast. Set down the for sale sign, we are right here! We are your real estate problem solvers. No Stress, No Shame, No Judgement on your current situation and home condition!
Get Your Fast, Fair Offer Today!
START HERE: We buy houses in ANY CONDITION. Whether you need to sell your home fast for cash or list with a local agent for top dollar, we can help.
Who We Help in Fairmont and Across West Virginia
We don’t buy from people who don’t need to sell. Our job is to be a real solution for homeowners in tough or transitional situations:
Facing Foreclosure If you’re behind on your mortgage and the Marion County sheriff’s sale is on the calendar, time is the most valuable thing you have. We can often close in 7–14 days, pay your lender directly, and keep foreclosure off your credit report.
Going Through a Divorce Selling a marital home during a divorce is one of the most emotional and logistically painful parts of an already hard process. We give clean, written offers both attorneys can review, work with the court’s timeline, and never make either side feel cornered.
Inherited a House You Don’t Want Probate properties are our specialty. Whether you inherited a home in Fairmont, Mannington, Morgantown, or somewhere you haven’t visited in twenty years, we handle probate-friendly closings and buy fully furnished. Leave whatever you don’t want — we take care of it.
Tired of Being a Landlord Done with late rent, midnight repair calls, evictions, and the property management headache? We buy tenant-occupied properties as-is, leases included, so you walk away clean.
House in Rough Condition Fire damage, foundation issues, hoarder situations, water damage, knob-and-tube wiring, mold, outdated everything — we still write real offers. You don’t fix or clean a thing.
Relocating for Work or Family Job transfer, military reassignment, family situation, or just ready for a new chapter. We close on your timeline, even if that’s two weeks or four months out.
Get a fair cash offer
Request your offer today and you can see it by tomorrow! Consider our Cash Offer Programor we can list your property to find a buyer the usual way.
Review your options and choose what fits
You’ll know you did your due diligence when you work with us. After all, we can provide you with any sort of house-selling method!
Sell on your terms and your timeline
With our cash offer option, you can close in as few as 7 days, or on your preferred date.
Get to Know 304 House Buyers
304 House Buyers is a homegrown WV, family-run company dedicated to educating home sellers on all their options and helping solve their real estate problems quickly. We help you decide the best course of action; be it a quick cash sale, list on the MLS, etc. We are unique because we won’t try to convince you to do what is best for us but let you choose what works best for you. We enjoy helping our clients through what can be stressful times and we never judge them on their unique situation.
Why Choose 304 House Buyers Over a National Cash Buyer
You’ve probably gotten the postcards. The TV ads. The “we buy ugly houses” billboards on I-79. Here’s why a local, family-run buyer is a different experience entirely:
We’re actually here. Our office is at 304 1/2 Merchant Street in Fairmont. You can drive to it. National brands route your call through a sales floor that doesn’t know Marion County from Mercer County.
You talk to the decision-maker. When you call 304-534-8861, you reach me — the owner. Not a lead intake rep paid on volume to push you through a funnel.
We don’t assign contracts. Some “cash buyers” lock you into a contract and then shop it to a stranger before closing. We close in our own name and with our own funds. Every time.
Six real ways to sell, not one. Most cash buyers offer one number, take-it-or-leave-it. Because we’re licensed and creative, we can structure a sale six different ways and tell you honestly which one nets you the most.
Our reputation is local and verifiable. Our 5.0-star, 17-review track record on Google is signed by real West Virginians, many of whom we still see around town.
We keep the money in West Virginia. When you sell to us, you’re not funding a hedge fund. You’re working with neighbors who employ local contractors, hire local title companies, and reinvest right here.
Six Ways We Can Buy Your House
Straight Cash Purchase All-cash offer, closed at a local title company, standard closing costs covered, you pick the date. Best for sellers who need speed and certainty.
Subject-To We take over your existing mortgage payments while the loan remains in your name. You walk away from the property and the monthly payment. Ideal when you have low equity, a strong existing interest rate, or simply need out quickly.
Seller Financing You become the bank. We pay you a down payment plus monthly principal and interest at an agreed rate over an agreed term. Excellent for free-and-clear owners who want steady monthly income and major tax advantages over a lump-sum sale.
Lease Option We lease your property with a written option to purchase by a set date at a set price. Good for sellers who can wait a little longer for top dollar but want a responsible occupant in place immediately.
Fix and List Our in-house program: we front the cost of all repairs and updates, manage every contractor with our trusted North Central WV crews, and list the home on the MLS for top retail price. Costs come out of the final sale proceeds — you pay nothing out of pocket. Perfect for nicer homes that just need updating to hit their true ceiling.
Traditional MLS Listing If your home is move-in ready and the market will do the work, we’ll list it on the MLS the right way. Professional photos, accurate pricing, real marketing, no pressure.
Areas We Serve Across West Virginia
We’re headquartered in Fairmont and actively buy throughout North Central West Virginia and beyond:
Marion County: Fairmont, Mannington, Rivesville, Monongah, Worthington, Barrackville, Fairview, Farmington, Pleasant Valley, Whitehall
Monongalia County: Morgantown, Westover, Star City, Granville, Cassville, Blacksville, Cheat Lake
Harrison County: Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Nutter Fort, Stonewood, Anmoore, Shinnston, Salem, Lost Creek
Preston, Taylor, Doddridge, Lewis, Upshur, Wetzel and most other North Central counties
Statewide: If your property is anywhere in West Virginia, call us. We routinely buy in the Eastern Panhandle, the Mountain Highlands, and the southern coalfields.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sell my house fast in West Virginia without a realtor? The fastest route is contacting a local cash buyer like 304 House Buyers. You skip listing prep, showings, agent commissions, and financing contingencies. We walk the property, give you a written offer within 24 hours, and close at a local title company in as little as 7 days.
What is the average time to close on a cash home sale in WV? Most cash sales close in 7–14 days, limited only by how fast the title company can clear the title and prepare paperwork. If you need a longer timeline, we’ll close on the date that works for you — even 60 or 90 days out.
Do cash home buyers in West Virginia pay fair market value? A cash offer typically nets less than a fully repaired, fully marketed MLS sale — but more than many sellers realize once you subtract repair costs, agent commissions, holding costs, and closing fees. We walk through the math with you and also show what your home could net through our Fix and List or traditional listing options so you can pick the path that nets you the most.
Can I sell my house if I’m behind on my mortgage payments in WV? Yes. We work directly with your lender to pay off the loan balance at closing, often stopping foreclosure before it impacts your credit. We can also negotiate short sales when the loan balance exceeds the property’s value.
Do I need to make repairs or clean the house before selling for cash? No. We buy West Virginia homes in any condition — fire damage, hoarder situations, foundation issues, water damage, outdated everything. Leave the furniture, leave the boxes, leave whatever you don’t want. We handle it.
Who is the best cash home buyer in Fairmont, WV? 304 House Buyers is a locally owned, veteran-operated home buying company based in downtown Fairmont with a perfect 5.0-star Google rating across 17 reviews. Owner Jeff Merrifield is a Fairmont native, WVU graduate, and West Virginia Army National Guard veteran who answers the phone personally.
Ready for a Real Offer? Let’s Talk.
You’ve got nothing to lose by getting a real number on your house. There’s no obligation, no pressure, and no follow-up sales calls if it’s not the right fit. Just a straight, written offer from a local West Virginian who will still be here next year — and the year after that.
Call or text Jeff directly: 304-534-8861 Office: 304 1/2 Merchant Street, Fairmont, WV 26554
304 House Buyers — Family-Run. Veteran-Owned. Proudly West Virginian.
Our “Creative Unconventional ” Options:
Our Fix and List option For the right situations, we can often fund and improve your house to raise the value for a higher sales price. This can put an additional $10k to $30k+ into a seller’s pocket. Inquire to see if your house qualifies for our “fix and list” program
Subject to deals Let us take over your mortgage payments. When you don’t have much equity, and cash offer isn’t enough.
We can offer lease options: Let us lease your property with the option to buy it.
Seller financing is available We’ll buy just about anything on seller financing and you’ll get the best price and terms.
And more! Reach out to discuss your situation, and we’ll provide a hassle-free solution
Our “Quick & Convenient Sale” Option:
Quick, Competitive Cash offer Tell us about your house and we’ll carefully evaluate it with our local market expertise to provide you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer.
No Showings – No Hassles Skip open houses, weekend showings, and disrupting your life.
You choose your closing day Once we make an offer, we can close in just days, not months. You pick the date that is best for you.
We’ll cover any repairs Does your house need repairs? We’ll handle them for you! You can even leave behind unwanted items and we’ll haul them off at no extra charge.
We pay all closing costs Closing costs can add up, which is why we cover them for you. No extra costs or hidden fees. All-inclusive.
No fees or commissions Since we’re buying your house, we charge no fees and no commissions. Refreshing? We think so, too.
Our “Sell For Top Dollar” Option:
Maximize your sale price We’ll connect you with one of our preferred Realtors who boasts extensive buyer lists, ensuring you get top dollar for your home.
More peace of mind If a buyer’s financing falls through or something happens, and you can’t wait, we can always buy your house from you.
West Virginia expertise at every step From setting the correct list price to closing, you’ll be supported by local West Virginia real estate experts we refer you to.
Our cash or creative offer is on standby When you list with our preferred Realtors you always have multiple options to sell. At any time, you can activate our 304 House Buyers Cash or Creative Offer Program.
STEP 1
Send in a bit of information about your property. Our team will personally research and craft your cash offer.
STEP 2
Your offer will be quickly prepared. You decide if you’d like to accept.
STEP 3
You get to choose the selling option that works best for you, and there’s zero obligation.
304 House Buyers Cares About Our Local Community
Honesty – integrity – transparency We believe absolutely everyone has dignity and deserves our respect. Our commitment is to always be honest with clients and treat them with the utmost respect. We are also entirely transparent about how we make our cash offers and do our business. Hope to hear from you soon!
We also offer free situation evaluations. In these, we will take a glance at your entire property situation and evaluate it with our area knowledge. We will then let you know what we think your best course of action is. In this way, you can benefit from our years in the West Virginia area working with properties and the legalese involved in buying and selling them.
Testimonials
Our mission is to use our real estate knowledge and abilities to help make people’s lives easier. No stress, no judgment is needed when selling your house in West Virginia. Our mission is to make selling your house easy!
Sold As-Is Without Hassle
“Highly recommend giving these guys a call. I was looking to sell my house as quickly as possible and they worked fast to get me info and present me with options. My daughter had lived in the house but was moving on and I knew the house needed some work but I just wanted to sell it as-is and knew it would be a hard sell if listed. They looked it over and made a quick decision and I got the price I wanted without haggling and having to deal with showings, inspections, etc. Everything was transparent and no hidden agenda or surprises and they paid all the closing costs and even some of the final utility bills.”
Foundation In The Community
“Jeff and his companies are great to work with. They have strong character and a foundation in the communities that they do business in. They have a vast knowledge of the local real estate and the needs that fit within that community. They are very trustworthy and reliable. Doing business with them is always a breeze and a great experience.”
Knowledgeable, Honest, & Dependable
“I am an attorney who practices law in north-central West Virginia. I have had multiple interactions with Jeff Merrifield and others who work with his company while providing legal services to Jeff and his clients. Jeff Merrifield is everything you would want in a realtor. He is hard-working, knowledgeable, honest, dependable, and punctual. When my own son was looking to buy a house, Jeff was the first person we contacted. If I trust Jeff to help my own son pick out a house, you will be well served allowing him to assist you or your family members as well.”
We do things in our own way. If you are being held back by an unwanted house, why not sell it off? Our team will make you a cash offer. We can help you sell in an easy and simple way. Consider more about how it works below. It truly is simple and easy. We want to help guide you through your selling journey. Yes, we don’t just list houses or make cash offers. We actually do both! You can even have us list your house and keep our cash offer as a backup option if you tire of waiting on offers. You can reach out expert team at 304.534.8861 with any questions about how it all works.
Competitive Cash Offer
Our offers are competitive. Yes, you may have gotten other cash offers. But do they beat ours? Maybe not! Request an offer from our team today!
No Cleaning Required
Think that you can’t sell your house with a bathroom that was never cleaned? No problem! We will still make you an offer on your house and you don’t need to clean a single thing.
Sell Without Repairs
Don’t have time to deal with repairs? Or the money? You can sell us your house today without sorting out any repair needs at all.
Close When You Choose
We can close on the sale of your house on your preferred timeline. You won’t need to jump through any hoops. Choose your own closing date!
No Commissions Or Fees
You can avoid paying both realtor fees and commissions when you work with us. Yes, with us, what you see is what you get (though do subtract any payoff amount or other encumbrances on the property)!
We Buy In As-is Condition
You won’t need to deal with cleaning up anything or even fixing up anything. Yes, set down the list of contractors and itemized list of repairs to do. We are committed to buying houses in their current or “as is” condition so that you don’t need to do anything at all! This means you could potentially save thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours of time when selling your house in West Virginia.
How Fast Do You Need To Sell Your House In West Virginia?
Here at 304 House Buyers, we do it all. Yes, we are ready to connect as your traditional listing agent. But that’s not all we do! We serve our communities as real estate investors, too. What does this mean for you? It means that you have various helpful and creative solutions available for your tricky house situation, not just one, or even two!
Two of the ways we work with homeowners include:
I. Our team is great at marketing houses to get them in front of the right potential buyers. We will do all of the work, you can sit back and relax!
II. Or it could be that you just want your house sold as fast as possible. Sure thing! We will make you a firm cash offer and it is yours to accept or decline, no pressure, ever.
We can buy your West Virginia house for a fair cash price. Contact us today!
We work differently at 304 House Buyers.
The cost and stress of selling a house here in West Virginia can rapidly become quite high. If you’d like to skip all of that work, try us out! You can skip the paint, and other fixing and cleaning up before selling. Or maybe you already sorted out the paint and other touch-ups. Great! Consider taking advantage of our listing services too.
Contact us for your personal cash offer today! 304 House Buyers does things our own way. We believe in offering people who need it a convenient and seamless sale. Is your unwanted house holding you back? Can you not afford it now? We get it! Contact us to get your sale started! We work in your area and would love to write you an offer. The house can be in any condition at all. Owner occupied, full of tenants, or only used for vacations. Anything goes for us! And if you don’t want to wait around for offers, we are a great option for you. We make fast and firm offers. We can even close on your needed timeline, no sooner or later. Our average closing time can be as low as 7 business days. (Go here to learn about our process →)
We Offer A Better, Faster, and Lower Cost Way To Sell Your House In The West Virginia Area
