27-Day Cash Close in Augusta, GA: How a Work-from-Home Family Sold As-Is, Skipped an Estimated $15K–$20K in Repairs, and Caught Their Next House on Time

By Paul Myers, Owner, Myers House Buyers | Augusta, GA | Last Updated: June 2026

Paul Myers is the owner of Myers House Buyers and a lifelong Augusta resident. He bought his first home at 20 while studying at the University of Georgia, returned to Augusta after graduation, and has been buying homes in Augusta, Hephzibah, Martinez, and Evans since 2007. His focus is on finding solutions that work for the homeowner, not just the transaction. Learn more about Myers House Buyers.

Editorial disclaimer: This case study is shared for educational and informational purposes only. Every property, situation, and timeline is different, and the outcome described here should not be read as a guarantee of similar results. Myers House Buyers does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Sellers considering a cash, as-is sale should consult a qualified attorney, tax professional, or housing counselor. The sellers’ identities have been withheld at their request, and only general location information is used.

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At a Glance

Zach Cook, Home Buying Specialist at Myers House Buyers, was walking through the property at 2809 Cranbrook in Augusta’s 30815 zip code when the sellers pulled out their phones. They wanted to show him the home they had already found, the one they were hoping to buy next.

They were ready to move. But standing between them and that house was this one, and chats with agents had gone nowhere. Yet, within 27 days of contacting Myers House Buyers, the family had closed, collected their proceeds, and started moving into the house that fit them.

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Why Was Listing With an Agent Not a Realistic Option?

The sellers were a two-income household, and both spouses worked from home. A traditional listing, with its parade of showings, strangers walking through on short notice, and no guaranteed end date, was not a minor inconvenience. It was a real problem.

Being available for showings meant constant disruption, with no certainty about when the process would end. The property also needed work. Myers House Buyers estimated the home required between $15,000 and $20,000 in repairs before it would be ready to list.

That is not an easy number to absorb, especially when a family is also trying to pull together the funds to buy their next home: the math did not add up. The estimated net from a traditional sale came in roughly $20,000 less than what Myers House Buyers ultimately paid.

Standard listing costs add up quickly.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau notes that real estate agent commissions typically run several percent of a home’s sale price. Before repairs and carrying costs. The sellers recognized that listing would cost them time, disruption, and money, and might still not close within the timeline they needed.

Also, the sellers were not just trying to get rid of a house. They were trying to buy one at the same time. Every week the current home sat unsold was a week they could not move forward. A listing that dragged on for 60 or 90 days was not just an inconvenience. It was a real risk that the home they wanted would go to someone else.

How Did Myers House Buyers Respond to the Inquiry?

The sellers found Myers House Buyers through a Google search. Zach Cook responded within an hour of their initial inquiry.

That response time mattered. This family had a specific house they wanted to buy, and that opportunity was not going to stay open indefinitely. A slow response, or a drawn-out process, could have meant losing the home they had already picked out.

The initial conversation covered the property’s condition, the sellers’ timeline, and what they needed out of the transaction. Myers House Buyers offered to purchase the home as-is, with no repairs required, and to work toward a closing date that aligned with the family’s move.

Speed matters in these situations for reasons that go beyond just closing faster. When a seller is trying to buy and sell at the same time, a slow response from a buyer can collapse the entire plan. The sellers were not negotiating from a position of patience. They needed a clear answer quickly so they could move forward with confidence. Myers House Buyers gave them that answer within the hour.

What Did the Deal Actually Look Like?

The offer came in at $104,921. No repair credits were required. No agent commissions came off the top. There were no open houses, no financing contingencies from a buyer who might not qualify at the last minute, and no waiting on a traditional lender’s schedule.

Cash purchases also avoid the appraisal and loan-approval steps that can stall financed deals. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s guidance on the closing process outlines how much of a traditional timeline depends on lender review, which a cash sale removes entirely.

The proceeds gave the sellers what they needed to move forward on their next home purchase, all without having to bridge two transactions out of their own savings. Plus there were no surprises between the offer and the closing day. 

The transaction followed a straightforward timeline, and the sellers did not need to navigate the paperwork alone. Myers House Buyers handled their side of the process. The family’s attention stayed where it belonged, on coordinating their move, not on managing a real estate deal. 

From first contact to closing day, the process took 27 days. The family closed on May 10, 2026.

Dealing with a similar situation? Myers House Buyers buys Augusta-area homes for cash, as-is. Call (706) 350-2379 or reach out online for a no-obligation offer.

What Did the Family Gain After Closing?

The seller’s situation was far more common than most people acknowledge: a family trying to sell while simultaneously buying, with kids to coordinate and full-time jobs running out of the same house they need to vacate. A traditional listing would have left it in limbo for months.

Instead, they closed on a date they chose, moved on a schedule they controlled, and came out with money in hand rather than a repair bill. Zach Cook described the sellers at closing with one word: excited. Not relieved to be done with a painful process. Excited.

They had walked away from a house that no longer fit and into one that did, without spending a dollar on repairs and with the funds to make their next purchase.

Listing vs. Myers House Buyers: By the Numbers

*All repair cost figures and net estimates are estimated based on seller and buyer assessments at the time of the transaction.

If this situation sounds familiar, you need to sell fast, you do not want to deal with repairs or showings, or you are buying and selling at the same time, Myers House Buyers can help. Call (706) 350-2379 for a no-obligation cash offer on your Augusta-area property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my house fast in Augusta if I need to buy another home at the same time?

Yes. Myers House Buyers works with sellers who need to time their sale to coincide with a new purchase. A cash close lets you control the closing date rather than waiting on a buyer’s financing or a traditional lender’s timeline. In this transaction, the sellers closed in 27 days and had proceeds in hand to move forward with their next purchase without bridging two transactions with their own savings.

Do I have to make repairs before selling to a cash buyer?

No. Myers House Buyers purchase homes as-is, regardless of condition. The sellers at 2809 Cranbrook faced an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in repairs before the property would have been ready to list. None of those repairs were required to close.

What if both spouses work from home, and we cannot do traditional showings?

A direct sale to Myers House Buyers involves no showings, no open houses, and no strangers walking through your home on short notice. This was one of the primary reasons this family chose a cash sale over a traditional listing. Their home was also their workplace, and the disruption of regular showings was not workable for them.

How does a cash offer compare to listing with a real estate agent in Augusta?

It depends on the property and the seller’s situation. Repair costs, agent commissions, carrying costs during the listing period, and buyer financing contingencies can all significantly reduce your net proceeds. In this transaction, the estimated difference between the cash offer and the projected net from an agent listing was approximately $20,000 in favor of the direct sale.

How quickly can Myers House Buyers respond to an inquiry?

In this transaction, Zach Cook responded within an hour of the initial Google inquiry. Myers House Buyers aim to move quickly because sellers who are relocating or purchasing simultaneously often do not have the luxury of a slow process.

Ready to Sell Your Augusta Home Without the Hassle?

If you own a home in Augusta, GA, or the surrounding 30815 area and need to sell fast, whether you are relocating, facing repairs you cannot afford, or simply do not want to deal with showings and a months-long listing process, Myers House Buyers will give you a cash offer with no obligation.

The company buys homes as-is anywhere in the Augusta area, closes on your timeline, and handles everything from first call to closing day.

Call (706) 350-2379 or reach out online for a fair cash offer on your Augusta-area property. No obligation. No repairs required.

About the Author

Paul Myers is the owner of Myers House Buyers, a real estate investment company serving Augusta, Hephzibah, Martinez, and Evans, GA. A lifelong Augusta resident, Paul bought his first home at 20 and has been buying homes in the area since 2007. Day-to-day deals are handled by Home Buying Specialist Zach Cook, who personally managed this transaction. Learn more about the Myers House Buyers team.

Sources

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “Owning a Home.” Accessed June 19, 2026. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “Owning a Home: The Closing Process.” Accessed June 19, 2026. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/owning-a-home/process/close/