Relocating from Buffalo, NY? Sell your house fast

How we help relocating sellers.

1. A remote process — call, email and a written offer; no trip back to Buffalo required.
2. A closing date synced to your move, not to the market.
3. No showings, staging or photography while the house is half-packed.
4. No double carrying costs — the new rent or mortgage does not stack on top of the old house.

Selling a house in Buffalo: what's different locally

Buffalo's housing runs the full range — Allentown and Elmwood Village rows, Hertel Avenue doubles, South Buffalo cottages, Black Rock and Riverside fixers, and East Side houses with long family histories. Deferred roofs, furnaces and back taxes are common, and the city's long title chains turn simple sales into paperwork projects. Our office is on Bailey Avenue on the East Side, so we know these blocks and how to get a Buffalo house to closing as-is, without a repair list or a bank appraisal standing in the way.

Selling on a tight relocation timeline

Whether it’s a new job, a PCS move, or a family situation pulling you out of Buffalo, a relocation timeline rarely lines up with how long a traditional sale takes. Listing, showings, negotiating, and a 30-45 day closing on a financed buyer can easily stretch past your move date, which means either delaying your relocation or leaving the house behind unsold and unmanaged from another state or country. We can work backward from your move-out date and close in as little as 7-14 days, so the house is handled before you’re gone instead of becoming a long-distance problem afterward.

Selling on a moving timeline

A job transfer, a PCS order or a family move rarely lines up with a traditional sale. Listing, showings, negotiating and a 30 to 45 day financed closing can easily run past your move date. That leaves you paying two housing costs, or leaving a house behind to manage from another state.

1. 01

   Your move date

   The day you must be out or at the new place.

2. 02

   Your closing date

   We aim to close before that date.

3. 03

   Paperwork

   Title work and signing, which we start right away.

4. 04

   Your offer

   A written cash offer from us, usually within days of getting the details.

Selling from out of state: how a remote closing works

1. 01

   Send us the details

   The address, a few photos and a short description.

2. 02

   We handle the walkthrough

   Locally, or by video with you.

3. 03

   You get a written offer

   A written cash offer.

4. 04

   The title company prepares the documents

   If you accept, the title company prepares the documents.

5. 05

   You sign remotely

   By mail or with a remote notary, or through a power of attorney if the title company accepts it.

6. 06

   The title company closes

   It closes the sale, pays off your mortgage and sends your proceeds.

New York real estate closings usually involve an attorney, and yours can review everything for you. Leaving the house empty? See selling a vacant house.

Relocating: your options

Military moves (PCS) and job transfers

Orders come with fixed dates, and a house that is not sold can mean carrying a mortgage on a home you cannot live in.

• Send us your orders or report date, and we plan the closing around it.
• Employer relocation help: ask your employer what it covers before you sign anything. Military families can find support at Military OneSource.
• Taxes: the home sale tax exclusion normally needs two years of living in the home within the last five. For qualifying military service, that five-year window can be extended. See IRS Publication 523 and confirm the details with a tax professional.

If you are separating while you move, see selling during a divorce.

Relocation checklist

• Set your move date and your target closing date
• Ask your mortgage lender for a payoff figure
• Gather the deed, the latest mortgage statement and the tax bill
• Decide what to move and what to leave behind
• Plan how the keys and any remaining items will be handled
• Forward your mail and schedule your utility shutoffs
• Tell your insurance company about the move
• Contact us for a written offer so you can compare it with your plan

If the house needs work you do not have time for, see selling a house that needs repairs.

Why sell to Irish Jones Home Buyers.

We buy as-is

Condition is our starting point, not your problem to fix first — repairs, belongings and all.

No fees or commissions

No listing agreement and no agent commission. The written offer is the number.

Close on your timeline

Cash means no bank approvals in the way — you pick the closing date that fits.

Local & licensed

A Buffalo office, a 716 phone number and NY real estate license #10491209386 you can look up.

Meet the team handling your sale

Matt Irish-Jones

Co-founder & CEO, Irish Jones

NY real estate license #10491209386 · 716-768-4915

The person on this page is the person who answers the phone.

Earl Altheide

Partner, Irish Jones · Division lead, Irish Jones Home Buyers

NY real estate license #10491209386 · 716-768-4915

The person on this page is the person who answers the phone.

Quick answers.

Do you buy houses in every Buffalo neighborhood?

Yes — we buy across the city, from Allentown and Elmwood Village to Hertel Avenue, South Buffalo, Black Rock/Riverside and the East Side. Every Buffalo ZIP code is inside our service area.

Do you buy Buffalo houses with back taxes or code violations?

Yes. We routinely fold Erie County tax liens and city code items into the payoff at closing, and buy the house as-is so the repairs stay with us.

How fast can I sell if I have to move?

It depends on the title and paperwork, but a cash sale can close in as little as 7 to 14 days, and we can often choose a date that fits your move. Tell us your move date as early as you can, even if it is weeks away. We will plan the closing backward from it. Traditional listings usually take longer because buyers need financing approvals.

Can I close remotely if I already moved?

Often yes. New York allows mail-away and remote signings, and your attorney and the title company will confirm the method that works. You can also use a power of attorney if the title company accepts it. We coordinate the walkthrough locally, so you do not need to travel back to Buffalo for the sale.

Can I sell if I still owe on the mortgage?

Yes. Most sellers still have a mortgage. At closing, the title company pays off your loan from the sale price and sends you what is left. Ask your lender for a payoff figure, which is good for a limited time, then compare it with our written offer. If you owe more than the house is worth, tell us right away.

What if I have PCS orders?

Send us your orders or your report date, and we will plan the closing around it. A fast sale can keep you from paying a mortgage on a house you cannot live in. Military sellers may also keep the home sale tax exclusion after a move, as the usual two-year residence test can be extended for qualifying service. Confirm the details with a tax professional.

Do I need to be in Buffalo to sign?

No. Documents can be signed by mail, with a remote notary, or through a power of attorney, as long as the title company approves. Your attorney reviews the papers and coordinates with the closing team. We help you set up the signing method that fits where you are living at the time.

Who handles the house between my move and closing?

We try to keep that gap short. If you have already moved out, the shorter the timeline, the less time the house sits empty with you paying for utilities and insurance. We coordinate access and keys with you and the title company. If closing is a few weeks away, tell us so we can arrange a plan for the property.

What if the house is not ready to show?

It does not have to be. We review homes in many conditions, and in many cases you can leave behind items you do not want to move. You do not need to stage, clean or repair. Share photos and a short description, and we will tell you what we need to see and what a realistic offer looks like.

How do I avoid paying two mortgages?

The best way is to set a closing date before you move, not after. A quick cash closing can cover the gap between buying or renting in your new location and selling here. If you must move first, compare the monthly cost of waiting with a faster offer, and ask your lender about payoff timing so you know the exact amount at closing.

This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk to a New York attorney or CPA about your situation.