Sell Your Fairmont, WV House Fast — From Fairmont Natives Who’ve Been Down These Streets Their Whole Lives
I’m Jeff Merrifield. I was born and raised in Fairmont, graduated from West Virginia University, and served in the West Virginia Army National Guard. My office sits at 304 1/2 Merchant Street, right downtown — half a block from where my family has been doing business in this town for decades. I’ve been buying homes here since 2019.
So when I tell you I know Fairmont, I mean it. I know the difference between a Palatine bungalow that needs foundation work and an East Side Victorian that just needs paint. I know which streets in Watson flood when the Tygart rises and which ones don’t. I know that Marion Street, Morgantown Avenue, Locust Avenue, Pleasant Valley, Middletown, the East Side, Rivesville, Monongah, Barrackville, Worthington, Fairview, Farmington, Whitehall, and Mannington each have their own market dynamics — and I price every offer with that local knowledge built in.
304 House Buyers is family-run and veteran-owned. We hold a perfect 5.0-star rating across 17 Google reviews, every one from a real West Virginia homeowner. When you call 304-534-8861, I’ll pick up.
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 Marion County
Every Fairmont seller has a different story. These are the ones we hear most often:
Facing Foreclosure in Marion County The Marion County Courthouse posts sheriff’s sale dates that come up faster than most homeowners realize. If you’re behind on payments — whether on a Watson rental, an East Side family home, or a place out toward Rivesville — we can often close in 7–14 days, pay your lender directly, and stop foreclosure before it lands on your credit report.
Divorce-Related Sale Selling the marital home during a divorce is hard enough without strangers walking through every Saturday. We provide clean written cash offers both attorneys can review, work with the court’s timeline, and never make either spouse feel cornered. We’ve helped families in Palatine, Pleasant Valley, and out toward Monongah handle this with dignity.
Inherited or Probate Property A lot of our Fairmont sellers are out-of-state heirs who inherited a parent or grandparent’s home on Morgantown Avenue, off Locust Avenue, in Watson, or out in Mannington. They don’t want to fly back to West Virginia to clean it out, replace the roof, and list it. We handle probate-friendly closings, buy fully furnished, and take whatever’s left inside. You don’t have to empty a single drawer.
Tired Landlord Done With Tenants Marion County has plenty of long-time landlords ready to retire from rentals on Marion Street, Morgantown Avenue, Locust Avenue, or in the East Side. We buy tenant-occupied properties — leases included — so you don’t have to wait for turnover, file an eviction, or restore a trashed unit.
House in Rough Condition We’ve bought homes in Fairmont with fire damage, sagging porches, knob-and-tube wiring, mold from broken pipes, hoarder conditions, and outdated 1950s kitchens. We still wrote real offers. You don’t fix a thing.
Relocating Out of the Area Job at Mylan? Transfer out of FBI Clarksburg? Moving to be closer to family? Heading somewhere new entirely? We close on your timeline — fast or slow.
Get a fair cash offer quickly
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.
Most cash buyers offer one option and one price. Because I’m a licensed agent and an experienced investor, 304 House Buyers can structure a sale six different ways — and I’ll honestly tell you which option puts the most money in your pocket.
Straight Cash Purchase All-cash, closed at a local Fairmont title company, standard closing costs covered, you pick the date. Best for speed and certainty.
Subject-To (Sub-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. Best for sellers with little equity or a great existing interest rate who need out fast.
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. Best for owners who own their Fairmont property free-and-clear and want monthly income plus the tax advantages of an installment sale.
Lease Option We lease your property with a written option to purchase by a set date at a set price. Best for sellers who can wait a little longer for top dollar but want a responsible occupant in immediately.
Fix and List Our in-house program. We front the cost of repairs and updates, manage every contractor with our trusted Marion County crews, and list the home on the MLS for top retail price. The repair costs come out of the sale proceeds — you pay nothing out of pocket. Best for nicer Fairmont homes that just need updating to hit their real market ceiling.
Traditional MLS Listing If your house is move-in ready, sometimes the right call is a standard MLS listing. As a licensed agent, I’ll list it the right way — professional photos, honest pricing, real marketing. No high-pressure pitch.
About Jeff Merrifield — Why Fairmont Sellers Trust 304 House Buyers
Fairmont raised me. I went through the Marion County school system, graduated from WVU, and came home. I served in the West Virginia Army National Guard, and I’ve been buying and rehabbing homes across Marion County since 2019.
304 House Buyers is a true family operation. We’re not a national brand with a call center in another state, we’re not a wholesaler flipping your contract to a stranger, and we’re not a hedge fund. Our office is at 304 1/2 Merchant Street, right downtown — you can walk in any business day.
When you call 304-534-8861, you reach me directly. When we walk through your house in Watson or sit at your kitchen table in Pleasant Valley, that’s the same person who’ll be at the closing table at the local title company.
I’m active in my church and local civic organizations because I believe in giving back to the place that raised me. When you sell to 304 House Buyers, your money stays in Marion County. We hire local contractors, use local title companies, and reinvest right here.
Our 5.0-star rating across 17 Google reviews comes from real Fairmont and Marion County homeowners — many of whom I still see around town.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fairmont Sellers
How do I sell my house fast in Fairmont, WV without a realtor? Contact a local cash buyer. With 304 House Buyers, you skip the listing prep, showings, agent commissions, and financing contingencies. We walk the property, write a no-obligation offer within 24 hours, and close at a Fairmont-area title company in as little as 7 days.
Who buys houses for cash in Marion County, WV? 304 House Buyers is the leading locally owned, veteran-operated cash buyer in Marion County, headquartered at 304 1/2 Merchant Street in Fairmont. Owner Jeff Merrifield personally evaluates every property — no out-of-state call centers, no contract assignments to strangers.
What is the fastest way to sell an inherited house in Fairmont? A direct sale to a local cash buyer is fastest. We handle probate-friendly closings, buy the home fully furnished so you don’t have to clean it out, and coordinate directly with your estate attorney. Typical timeline is 7–14 days once probate clears.
Can I sell my Fairmont house if I’m behind on mortgage payments? Yes. We work directly with your lender to pay off the loan balance at closing, often stopping foreclosure before the Marion County sheriff’s sale date. We also handle short-sale negotiations when the loan balance exceeds the home’s value.
Do I need to fix up or clean my Fairmont house before selling for cash? No. We buy homes in any condition across Fairmont, Mannington, Rivesville, Monongah, Barrackville, Worthington, Fairview, and Farmington. Fire damage, foundation issues, hoarder situations — we still write real offers and handle everything that’s left behind.
How much will I get for my house in Fairmont if I sell to a cash buyer? A cash offer typically nets less than a fully repaired, fully marketed MLS sale — but often more than many sellers realize once you subtract repair costs, agent commissions, holding costs, and closing fees. We show you the comps, walk through the math, and also present what your home could net through our Fix and List program or a traditional MLS listing so you can pick the option that nets you the most.
Ready to See What Your Fairmont House Is Worth?
The first step is one phone call. I’ll come to your property — whether that’s in Palatine, the East Side, Watson, Pleasant Valley, Middletown, Rivesville, Monongah, or anywhere else in Marion County — take a quick walk-through, and put a written, no-obligation offer in your hand within 24 hours.
There’s no pressure. No follow-up sales calls if it’s not the right fit. Just a real number from a Fairmont native who will still be down at 304 1/2 Merchant Street 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 Fairmont.
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.
Fairmont expertise at every step From setting the correct list price to closing, you’ll be supported by local Fairmont 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.
How It Works (Yes, it’s really this easy.)
We write fast and free offers each week. Our offers come with no obligation at all to accept. You can walk away or pick your closing timeline if you like our offer. We prepare offers based on local market conditions, the condition of your house, and more. Get yours started today!
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 prepared in just a day. 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 Fairmont. 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 Fairmont.
How Fast Do You Need To Sell Your House In Fairmont, 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 Fairmont 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 Fairmont Area
Tired Landlord 😞
Tenants behind on rent🤬
Tenants DESTROYED the house 🔥
Don’t want to list ✅
Moving 🤪
Need a fast sale 🚀
Behind on mortgage payments 😌
Bugs and Roaches in the house 🤢😱 🐜
Stop Foreclosure 🛑
The condition is bad 😩
Unwanted Property 💀
Just looking for cash buyers 💰
Before You List Your Fairmont House, Get A Fair Cash Offer From Us!
No matter what condition your house is in; no matter what situation or timeframe you’re facing, we have an option for you.
Our goal is to help make your life easier by getting you out from under the property that’s stressing you out, while still paying a fair and honest price for your house or helping guide you through the steps to list it on the market for the highest price possible. You decide if you want to sell slowly or fast. We’ll put in the work and help you get on the road to selling that house!
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.
The Best Way To Sell Your House Quickly
Has your foyer become overrun with pests? Facing tax delinquency notices? Are you falling too far behind on your payments? Homeownership can get overwhelming so fast! If you need to sell your house and want an easy way to get free from it, call us. It doesn’t matter if your house is missing vital things such as walls. We buy owner-occupied homes, rentals, and vacation properties. We will even consider cottages that are long since abandoned to the elements (and should perhaps be left that way too). We buy houses in West Virginia , including Fairmont and surrounding areas, for a fair cash price, fast. If you would rather sell your house slowly for as much money as possible, think about our listing services. Our marketing team is here to help by working hard to find you a traditional retail buyer.
If you are ready to be done dealing with your house and want it done with already, give us a call. We can help you figure it out. You can either sell it to us fast for cash or work with us to get top dollar on the market. Have any questions>? Call us at [304-534-8861] and let’s talk!
We buy houses in Fairmont and all surrounding areas in West Virginia. If you need to sell your house fast, connect with us today. We would love to make you a fair, no-obligation, no-stress offer. Take it or leave it. You’ve got nothing to lose. 🙂
Ready to Sell Your Fairmont House? Let’s Talk.
There’s no obligation, no pressure, and no judgment. Whether your house is move-in ready or falling apart, whether you’re in foreclosure or just ready to move on — we can help.
Call or text us right now at 304.534.8861 — we’re available 7 days a week.
Or fill out the form on this page and we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.
304 House Buyers — Fairmont’s veteran-owned, family-run home buying team. We’re your neighbors and we’re here to help.
