BigBuck Offers buys houses in Macon, Georgia for cash, as-is, with no repairs, no cleaning, no fees and no agent commissions, and we can close in as little as 7 days or on the date you choose. Once we have the details, you'll usually have a cash offer the same day.
Local investors buy for cash in Macon too, and listing with an agent is always an option. This page walks through each route so you can pick the one that fits.
Selling an older house in Macon as-is
Macon has a lot of older homes. Historic Macon Foundation counts 17 National Register historic districts in the city with more than 6,000 historic buildings, in areas like Vineville, Pleasant Hill, Fort Hill, Tindall Heights and East Macon. Some Vineville homes date to the 1830s.
Older houses often need big projects: a roof, wiring, plumbing, foundation work, or years of put-off upkeep. Selling as-is means you skip all of it. You don't fix, clean out, or show the house.
Some Macon houses have also sat empty for years. Macon-Bibb County set up a Land Bank Authority to acquire and manage vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties, and in 2016 the county borrowed $10 million for blight work. If you own an empty house you're tired of looking after, a direct sale is one way to hand it off.
Inherited a house in Macon-Bibb County?
Macon and Bibb County merged into one government, Macon-Bibb County, in 2014. Estates here go through the Macon-Bibb County Probate Court, which has exclusive jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of estates.
Who can sign for the sale, and whether you can sell before the estate is settled, depends on your situation, so talk to a local attorney before you sign anything.
We can work with the executor or heirs on timing, and we buy houses with the contents still inside. Take what you want and leave the rest. Our guide to selling an inherited house covers the general steps.
Facing foreclosure on a Macon house
The Georgia Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division says Georgia law lets a lender sell a house at auction without going before a judge, as long as it gives proper notice, including advertising the sale in the county's legal newspaper once a week for four weeks in a row.
These auctions are held on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (the Wednesday, if that Tuesday is a holiday).
Before the auction, owners may still be able to work things out with the lender or find another solution, such as selling. A local attorney can help you weigh your options. See our page on selling your house to stop a foreclosure.
Behind on property taxes in Macon-Bibb County
Property taxes here are collected by the Macon-Bibb County Tax Commissioner's Office at 188 Third Street in Macon. Your due dates are printed on your bill, and the office can confirm what you owe at 478-621-6500.
The Tax Commissioner holds tax sales on properties with unpaid taxes. How a tax sale and any redemption would work for your property is a question for a local attorney.
If paying the balance isn't realistic, selling can pay off the back taxes at closing. Read more about selling a house when you're behind on property taxes.
Your options for selling a Macon house
Here's a fair look at the three main routes. If your house is in good shape and you have time, listing with an agent will usually net you more than a cash sale, and that may be the better choice for you.
| Option | Repairs and cleanup | Fees and commissions | Typical timing | Best when |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair, then list with an agent | You pay for repairs first | Agent commission and closing costs | Months, depending on repairs and buyers | The house needs little work and you have time and money |
| List as-is with an agent | None, but buyers may ask for repairs or credits | Agent commission and closing costs | Depends on buyer financing and inspections | The house is livable and can pass a lender's standards |
| Sell to BigBuck Offers for cash | None, we buy as-is | No fees, no commissions | As little as 7 days, or your date | You need speed or certainty, or the house needs major work |
Areas we buy in around Macon
We buy houses and condos across Macon-Bibb County, including neighborhoods like Ingleside, Shirley Hills, North Highlands, Napier Heights, Cherokee Heights and East Macon, plus the former Payne City. We also buy in nearby Jones, Monroe, Twiggs, Peach and Crawford counties.
We buy rentals with tenants in place (see selling a house with tenants) and houses damaged by fire (see selling a fire-damaged house).
We don't have an office in Macon. You can reach us at 1-844-348-9268 or through the form on this page.
How selling to us works
- Tell us about the house. Fill out the form or call 1-844-348-9268.
- Get a cash offer, usually the same day we have the details.
- Pick your closing date, as soon as 7 days.
There's no obligation. If our number doesn't work for you, you can say no and look at your other options.
FAQ
Who buys houses for cash in Macon, GA?
Local investors, out-of-town investors and companies like BigBuck Offers all buy houses for cash in Macon. It's worth comparing offers, and comparing them with what a listing could net you.
Can I sell an old house in Macon that needs a lot of work?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, so you don't need to repair, clean or empty the house before selling to us.
Which court handles probate in Macon?
The Macon-Bibb County Probate Court handles wills and estates. A local attorney can tell you what's needed before the house can be sold.
When are foreclosure sales held in Georgia?
Per the Georgia Attorney General's office, on the courthouse steps on the first Tuesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., after four weeks of advertising.
How fast can I sell my house in Macon?
If you sell to us, you can close in as little as 7 days, or on a later date you choose.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
