FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Family First House Buyer?

We're a local Alberta home buying company that helps homeowners sell their houses fast for cash in any condition.

Since 2024, we've been helping Alberta homeowners sell their houses fast. Whether you're in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Airdrie, Spruce Grove, Leduc, or anywhere else in the province, our team buys houses that other buyers won't touch.

Unlike real estate agents, we're actual buyers who use our own cash to purchase properties. After closing, we either fix them up and resell them or keep them as rentals. Ultimately, that's how we make our living.

2. How does selling my house fast to you work?

The process is straightforward and simple:

Step 1: Contact us by phone or through our website form.

Step 2: Next, we schedule a quick 15-minute walkthrough of your property (no pressure, just looking).

Step 3: Then, within 24-48 hours, we make you a fair, all-cash offer.

Step 4: Finally, if you accept, we close on YOUR timeline - as fast as 7 days or we can wait a few months if you need time.

That's it. Additionally, there are no repairs, no cleaning, no fees, and no showings to strangers. We handle everything from start to finish.

3. Is selling to Family First House Buyer right for me?

Honestly, that depends on your unique situation.

We're a great fit if:

• You need to sell quickly (divorce, job relocation, inherited property)
• The property needs repairs you don't want to make
• You're behind on mortgage payments or facing foreclosure
• Being a landlord no longer appeals to you
• You'd rather avoid the traditional listing process

However, we might NOT be the best fit if:

• You have 4-6 months to wait for a traditional sale
• The house is in perfect condition and you want top dollar
• Paying 6% in agent commissions doesn't concern you
• You're comfortable with repairs, staging, and multiple showings

Still unsure? The best way to decide is to get an offer from us AND talk to an agent. Then you can compare both options and choose what works best for your situation.

4. Do you pay fair prices for houses in Alberta?

Yes, but let's be honest about what "fair" means.

To be transparent, our offers are typically below what you'd get if you listed with an agent and waited 4-6 months for a retail buyer. Why? Because we're taking on all the risk and work:

• Your house is purchased as-is (you make zero repairs)
• All closing costs are covered by us
• Closing happens in 7-21 days with guaranteed cash
• Repairs, renovations, and reselling are all handled on our end

We're not here to lowball sellers. Instead, we make fair offers based on the property's condition, location, needed repairs, and what similar houses have sold for in your area. Furthermore, we show you our numbers so you can see exactly how we calculated the offer.

Most sellers aren't looking for top dollar - they're looking for speed, certainty, and convenience. Therefore, if you need to sell your house fast without the hassle, our offer will make sense.

5. How is selling to a cash home buyer different from using a real estate agent?

Here's the key difference: Real estate agents list your house on MLS and hope someone buys it. The average time to sell in many Alberta markets is 91+ days. Additionally, they charge 3-6% commission, and you pay for repairs, staging, and ongoing costs while you wait.

In contrast, we're home buyers, not agents. Our company purchases your house directly with our own cash. Moreover, here's a side-by-side comparison:

Agents are great if you can wait and want top dollar. Conversely, we're the better choice if you need to sell your house fast with speed, certainty, and zero hassle.

6. Where do you buy houses for cash in Alberta?

Absolutely. Our team purchases houses throughout Alberta.

This includes Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, Airdrie, Spruce Grove, Leduc, and everywhere in between. Regardless of location, if you have a property anywhere in Alberta, we'll make you an offer.

Furthermore, we buy in cities, towns, and rural areas. Whether it's a single-family home, condo, townhouse, duplex, or vacant property - if it's in Alberta, we're interested.

7. Is there any obligation when I contact you?

Zero obligation whatsoever.

Tell us about your property, we'll take a quick look, and then we make you an offer. From there, it's entirely your decision whether to accept.

There's no pressure, no repeated phone calls, and no aggressive sales tactics whatsoever. In fact, many homeowners get offers from us just to know what their options are - and that's perfectly fine with us.

Ultimately, if our offer doesn't work for you, no hard feelings. We're not here to waste your time or ours.

8. What condition does my house need to be in?

Any condition. Seriously.

Our team purchases houses that are perfect, need minor cosmetic updates, or are complete disasters. In reality, over the years, we've bought houses with:

• Foundation problems and structural issues
• Roof damage and water leaks
• Fire or flood damage
• Mold and mildew
• Broken HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems
• Code violations
• Hoarder situations
• Properties that need to be completely gutted

Simply put, there's no need to fix anything or clean anything. In fact, you don't even need to remove your belongings - we'll handle all of that after closing.

Bottom line: if it has a foundation and a roof (even if both are damaged), we'll buy it.