Licensed Realtor. Direct cash buyer. Not a wholesaler. Get a fair, transparent offer on your Cincinnati home within 24 hours — no repairs, no fees, no commissions.
Enter your info and Preston will call within 15 minutes.
No obligation. Free offer in 24 hours. Your info is private.
If you have searched "we buy houses Cincinnati" or "cash home buyers Cincinnati," you have probably seen dozens of ads from companies making big promises. Most of those companies are wholesalers. They put your house under contract, then sell that contract to another buyer for a fee — which means you are getting a lower price so two parties can profit instead of one.
Hillard Home Solutions is different in three important ways.
Preston Hillard is a licensed Ohio Realtor with eXp Realty. That means he is legally required to act with honesty and transparency. He has access to MLS data, comparable sales, and market analytics that unlicensed buyers simply do not have. When he tells you what your Cincinnati home is worth, it is based on real data — not a guess designed to get the lowest price possible.
We are the actual buyer. When Hillard Home Solutions makes an offer on your Cincinnati home, we are the ones buying it. There is no assignment, no middleman, no "let me check with my partner." Preston has the funds, the team, and the experience to close the deal himself. That means faster closings, fewer contingencies, and no risk of the deal falling through because a wholesaler could not find an end buyer.
We show you all your options. Most cash home buyers in Cincinnati will only present one option: their lowball cash offer. Preston runs the numbers three ways for every property. What would a cash sale net you today? What would listing on the MLS net you after repairs, agent commissions, and 60 to 90 days on market? Are there creative terms — like a lease-back or seller financing — that might work better for your situation? You get all three numbers, and you decide which path makes sense.
Plus $1,200 in moving assistance. We know that selling your home — especially in a difficult situation — comes with real costs. Moving trucks, deposits, temporary housing. That is why every seller who closes with us receives $1,200 in moving assistance on top of their sale price. No other cash home buyer in Cincinnati offers this.
Call Preston directly or fill out the form above. You will hear back the same day with a fair, transparent offer on your Cincinnati home — plus $1,200 moving assistance at closing.
(937) 907-1743 Get My Offer OnlineWe solve seller problems. If your situation feels impossible, we have probably handled something similar in Hamilton County.
Received a notice of default from Hamilton County? Facing a sheriff sale? We can close before your auction date and help you avoid a foreclosure on your record. Time is critical — learn your options here.
Inherited a house in Cincinnati and do not know where to start? Dealing with Hamilton County probate court, multiple heirs, or a property that has been sitting vacant? We buy probate properties and coordinate with attorneys to make the process simple. See our guide to selling an inherited house in Cincinnati.
Medicaid liens, IRS liens, judgment liens, missing heirs, clouded title — these are our specialty. Most buyers walk away from title problems. We solve them as part of the transaction. This is what sets us apart from every other cash buyer in Cincinnati.
Behind on Hamilton County property taxes? Tax liens can lead to a sheriff sale. A cash closing lets you clear the tax balance and walk away with remaining equity before the county takes action.
Need to sell the marital home quickly during a divorce? Relocating for work? Downsizing after the kids leave? A fast cash sale eliminates the stress of showings, repairs, and months on market during an already difficult transition.
Own a rental property in Cincinnati that has become more headache than income? Bad tenants, deferred maintenance, negative cash flow? We buy rental properties with tenants in place — no need to evict or renovate first.
Fire damage, foundation issues, mold, hoarder situations, code violations, missing HVAC, roof collapse — we have seen and bought it all across Hamilton County. You do not need to make a single repair. We buy houses as-is in Cincinnati.
When a property owner passes without a will in Ohio, the home enters intestate succession. This creates confusion, delays, and family conflict. We handle death-without-will situations regularly and know exactly how to navigate the process through Hamilton County courts.
Simple, transparent, and built around your timeline. Here is exactly what happens when you contact us.
Call (937) 907-1743, fill out the form, or send a text. Share your address and a brief description of your situation. Zero commitment, zero pressure.
Preston personally pulls Hamilton County records, MLS comparable sales, and neighborhood data. No automated algorithm — real analysis from a licensed Realtor who knows Cincinnati.
Within 24 hours, Preston calls you with a cash offer, a listing estimate, and any creative alternatives. Full transparency — you see the numbers behind every option.
Accept the offer and we coordinate the title work, handle any lien resolution, and manage the closing. If your property has title issues, this is where our expertise really shines.
Pick your closing date — as fast as 7 days or as slow as you need. We pay all closing costs. You walk away with cash plus $1,200 moving assistance. Done.
There is no cost and no obligation. Preston has helped homeowners in situations most buyers will not touch — Medicaid liens, probate disputes, missing heirs, tax delinquencies, and more.
Call (937) 907-1743 Try Our Cash Offer CalculatorThe Cincinnati market is flooded with "we buy houses" signs stapled to telephone poles, stuck in the ground at intersections, and plastered across Facebook. Most of those are from wholesalers — and there is nothing inherently wrong with wholesaling. But you should know who you are dealing with so you can make an informed decision.
What is a wholesaler? A wholesaler signs a purchase contract with you at a low price, then sells (or "assigns") that contract to another buyer at a higher price. The wholesaler never actually buys your home. They profit from the spread between what they offered you and what the end buyer pays. This is legal in Ohio, but it means you are leaving money on the table so two people can get paid.
How do you know if someone is a wholesaler? Ask these three questions:
1. "Are you a licensed Realtor?" Most wholesalers are not licensed. They are not required to disclose comparable sales data or act in your best interest. A licensed Realtor like Preston is held to a higher ethical and legal standard.
2. "Are you the person buying my house, or will you assign this contract?" If they hesitate, say "we work with a network of buyers," or include an assignment clause in the contract — they are a wholesaler. Hillard Home Solutions buys properties directly.
3. "Can you show me proof of funds?" A real buyer can show you a bank statement or a lending commitment letter. A wholesaler cannot, because they do not actually have the money to close.
None of this means you should never work with a wholesaler. But you should know what you are getting. When you work with Hillard Home Solutions, you are working with a licensed professional who buys properties directly, provides proof of funds, and shows you all your options — not just the one that benefits him the most. Read our guide on how to tell if a "we buy houses" company is legit.
Every option has trade-offs. Here is how selling to us compares to other paths.
| Factor | Hillard Home Solutions | Generic Cash Buyer / Wholesaler | Listing With an Agent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Realtor? | Yes — eXp Realty | Usually no | Yes |
| Who Actually Buys? | We do — direct purchase | Often assigns to another buyer | A third-party buyer from the market |
| Commissions / Fees | None — zero fees | None, but lower offer price | 5-6% agent commission |
| Closing Costs | We pay all closing costs | Varies — sometimes seller pays | Seller typically pays 1-3% |
| Repairs Needed? | None — buy as-is | None — buy as-is | Often $10K-$50K+ to get market-ready |
| Time to Close | 7-21 days | 14-45 days (depends on finding end buyer) | 60-120+ days |
| Can Handle Title Issues? | Yes — our specialty | Rarely | Rarely |
| Shows You All Options? | Yes — cash, listing, or creative | No — one cash offer only | Listing only |
| Proof of Funds? | Provided before you sign | Often unavailable | Buyer provides after accepted offer |
| Moving Assistance | $1,200 included | None | None |
| Showings Required? | No | No | Yes — weeks to months of showings |
We buy houses across every corner of Cincinnati and the surrounding Hamilton County area. Whether your property is in a quiet suburban street or a transitional urban neighborhood, we are interested. Here are the areas and zip codes we actively serve.
Cincinnati neighborhoods: Norwood, Cheviot, Price Hill (East, West, and Lower), Westwood, Madisonville, Mt. Airy, Northside, College Hill, Bond Hill, Avondale, Oakley, Hyde Park, Mt. Washington, Walnut Hills, Evanston, Pleasant Ridge, Kennedy Heights, Roselawn, Hartwell, Carthage, Clifton, Corryville, Camp Washington, South Cumminsville, North Avondale, Mt. Lookout, East End, Sayler Park, Delhi Township, and Anderson Township.
Cincinnati and Hamilton County zip codes: 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45210, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214, 45215, 45216, 45217, 45218, 45219, 45220, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45226, 45227, 45229, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45236, 45237, 45238, 45239, 45240, 45241, 45242, 45243, 45244, 45245, 45246, 45247, 45248, 45249, 45251, 45252, 45255.
Greater Cincinnati and Hamilton County cities: We also buy homes in Norwood, Cheviot, Reading, Deer Park, Blue Ash, Sharonville, Forest Park, Madeira, North College Hill, Silverton, St. Bernard, Golf Manor, Evendale, Glendale, Woodlawn, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Arlington Heights, Addyston, Cleves, and Harrison.
Beyond Hamilton County: We serve the entire SW Ohio region including Butler County, Warren County, Clermont County, Montgomery County, Greene County, and Clark County. Also serving nearby cities like Mason, West Chester, Fairfield, Hamilton, Middletown, and Loveland.
Cincinnati's housing market has unique characteristics that matter when selling. The city's hillside topography means many older neighborhoods — Price Hill, Mt. Washington, Westwood — have homes built on steep grades with foundation and drainage challenges that scare off traditional buyers. Many homes in neighborhoods like Bond Hill, Avondale, and Madisonville were built between the 1910s and 1950s with solid bones but aging electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems that can cost $40,000 to $70,000 to modernize. Hamilton County property tax rates are among the highest in Ohio, which means holding costs add up fast if you are sitting on a property you cannot use or rent profitably.
Cincinnati has also seen an explosion of "we buy houses" operators in recent years — many are out-of-state wholesalers running Facebook ads from Dallas or Atlanta with no local knowledge and no ability to close on complicated deals. They blanket neighborhoods like Westwood, Price Hill, and Northside with bandit signs and mailers, but when the title gets complicated, they disappear.
Preston works across SW Ohio regularly and knows the Cincinnati market intimately. He knows the difference between a $35,000 fixer in South Cumminsville and a $250,000 home in Hyde Park. He knows which neighborhoods are rapidly appreciating, which have code enforcement pressure, and which properties have hidden upside. That local knowledge means you get a fairer offer based on reality — not a formula applied by someone sitting in another state.
If your property has liens or title complications, that is where Hillard Home Solutions truly stands apart. Curative title resolution — clearing Medicaid liens, resolving ownership after a death without a will, untangling judgment liens — is a specialty that most cash buyers and agents will not touch. If another buyer has told you "we cannot buy your house because of a title issue," call us. That is exactly the situation we handle best.
No obligation, no pressure, no sales pitch. Just a fair number from a licensed local Realtor who actually buys houses — plus $1,200 moving assistance at closing.
Get My Cash Offer Call (937) 907-1743Common questions from Cincinnati homeowners about selling to a cash buyer.
Get a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours. Call Preston directly or fill out the form — you will hear back the same day. Plus $1,200 moving assistance at closing.