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Downsizing? Sell the house without the work.
After years in a house, getting it ready to list is the hardest part of moving. Sell it as it is, take only what you want, and close on the date your new place is ready.
Reviewed and updated November 2026 by the Blasu Homebuyers team
- Close the week you move — not before
- Take what you love, leave the rest
- No repairs, no strangers walking through
Get your cash offer
About the house — takes about a minute.
What we take care of
Your move, your date
You choose the closing date, so you're never between homes. We set it in writing in the contract.
No sorting deadlines
Take what you want to keep. Furniture, boxes and the garage can stay — we handle the clean-out after closing.
Family can be part of it
Bring your children or an adviser to every conversation. We put the offer in writing so everyone sees the same numbers.
Why many older homeowners skip listing
Listing usually means repairs, cleaning, staging, weeks of showings and an inspection that sends a list of requests. That's a lot to manage while you're also planning a move.
Selling as-is trades some of the price for none of that work — and for many people at this stage, that trade is worth it.
Matching the sale to your move
The most stressful part of downsizing is timing — selling too early and needing a place to stay, or too late and paying for two homes. When you choose the closing date, you can line it up with your move-in date at the new home or community.
Property taxes after 65
Texas homeowners 65 and older get extra school-tax exemptions on their homestead. After the November 2025 election, the school homestead exemption is $140,000, plus $60,000 more for owners 65+ or disabled — $200,000 in total.
If you've deferred your property taxes under the over-65 deferral, the deferred taxes and 5% yearly interest are a lien on the house. They're usually paid off from the sale at closing, so you don't need to pay them first.
If you're moving into assisted living
If you're applying for Medicaid to help pay for long-term care, the sale of your home and what you do with the proceeds can affect eligibility. Talk to an elder-law attorney before you sign a contract — it's worth an hour of their time.
Selling for a parent
If you're helping a parent sell, they sign — or someone they've given a power of attorney does. See our guide to selling a parent's house for how that works in Texas.
This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your situation, talk with a Texas attorney, CPA or the title company.
How it works
Tell us about the house
Six quick questions online, or one phone call. About a minute.
Talk with our team
We learn what you need, and see the house if it helps. No cleaning required.
Get your written offer
In writing, in plain terms. Pick your closing date — or say no, no strings.
Selling to us vs. listing
A general comparison, not a quote. If listing will put more in your pocket and you have the time, we'll tell you so.
Questions sellers ask
Straight answers. Anything else, just ask.
Call or text — a member of our team picks up.
(832) 532-3856Can I stay in the house until my new place is ready?
You choose the closing date, so you can set it for after your move. If you need a few days after closing, ask — if we agree, it's written into the contract.
Do I have to empty the house?
No. Take what you want and leave the rest. The clean-out is on us.
Will selling affect my property tax exemptions?
Your exemptions go with your homestead. When you buy or move into a new homestead in Texas, you apply for exemptions there — the appraisal district can tell you how and when.
Can my children be part of the conversation?
Please include them. We put everything in writing so the whole family sees the same numbers.
Other situations we help with
Inherited a house
Leave the belongings. We work around probate and the family's schedule.
Learn moreHouse needs repairs
Foundation, roof, water damage — we price it in. You fix nothing.
Learn moreRental or tenants
Sell it with tenants in place. No evictions, no make-ready.
Learn moreVacant house
Stop paying for an empty house. Close from anywhere.
Learn moreMoving or life change
Moving or downsizing? Close on the date that fits your plans.
Learn moreBehind on payments
What's owed is paid off at closing. Know your options early.
Learn moreSee your number. No pressure.
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