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Lakeland

Max Cohen

Max Cohen

Owner, FL Home Buyers

CALL OR TEXT US (561) 258-9405

Property Reviewed As-Is. Seller Costs in Writing.

Florida cash buyer since 2014. Closing timing depends on title, payoff, access, and seller documents.

Florida Cash Buyer
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FL Home Buyers purchases homes in Lakeland, Florida for cash. We buy houses with repair, title, and timing problems, with seller costs stated in writing before you decide. Get a written cash offer after property review, then choose a closing target based on title, payoff, access, and seller documents. We're a Florida company based in Palm Beach Gardens and serving Lakeland, not a franchise.

127+

Homes Purchased

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Title-Ready Closings

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Fees or Commissions

10+

Years Buying in Florida

Max Cohen, Lakeland Home Buyer

A Contractor Who Knows Lakeland

I've been buying and renovating houses in Florida since 2014. When a Lakeland property comes in, I look at the actual condition, title issues, insurance problems, and repair scope before I make an offer. As a State Certified General Contractor (CGC1534000), I price repairs myself instead of guessing. That is why our offers hold up at closing.

We use standard FAR/BAR "As-Is" contracts and close with Polk County title companies.

Selling a House in Lakeland? Here's What We See.

Lakeland's historic Dixieland neighborhood has charming homes, but original pier-and-beam foundations from the 1920s are settling unevenly, and termite damage behind the original siding is common. In Dixieland and South Lakeland (33801, 33803, 33805), aging housing stock, repair scope, insurance, and buyer financing can make the sale slower or less certain. I've been buying and renovating houses in Florida since 2014. For Lakeland properties, I price the repairs myself as a licensed general contractor. Whether your Lakeland property has roof damage, code violations, an aging septic system, or unpermitted work, the written offer should explain repair assumptions, seller costs, and closing conditions. Inwood and nearby areas have their own challenges, but no matter the neighborhood, if condition, insurance, code, or title issues are limiting your options, we review the facts and price repair risk into the written offer.

Neighborhoods We Buy In

Dixieland South Lakeland Inwood Cleveland Heights Lake Morton Combee Settlement

Why Lakeland Homeowners Call Us

Pier-and-Beam Foundations

Some older Dixieland-area homes have pier-and-beam foundations that can settle unevenly or need structural review. We price the likely foundation scope into the offer instead of asking the seller to repair it first. Learn more →

Hidden Termite Damage

Polk County's humidity drives termite infestations behind original siding. By the time you see it, the damage is extensive. We buy and repair. Learn more →

Citrus Property Maintenance

Former citrus grove lots have irrigation systems and tree removal costs that complicate sales. We buy these properties regardless. Learn more →

How We Buy Houses in Lakeland

No open houses, no "For Sale" signs, no strangers walking through your home.

  1. 1

    Call or Fill Out the Form

    Tell us about your Lakeland property. Whether it's a home in Dixieland, a condo downtown, or a rental across Polk County, we review Polk County records and the property condition before we make an offer.

  2. 2

    Quick Walkthrough

    We'll stop by for a look at the condition. We look at the specific repairs, access issues, cleanup needs, and title/payoff details before we put terms in writing.

  3. 3

    Close & Get Paid

    Accept our cash offer and we open escrow with a Florida title company that can handle Polk County closings. Closing timing depends on title, payoff, access, seller documents, and any HOA or municipal requirements. Seller costs are stated in writing before you decide.

Lakeland Home Selling FAQ

How fast can you close on a Lakeland house?

A cash sale can move faster than a financed sale when title, payoff, access, and seller documents are ready. Probate, HOA, lien, or title issues can take longer.

Do I need to make repairs before selling?

Usually, no pre-sale repairs are needed. We review the roof, mold, electrical, foundation, cleanup, access, and insurance issues before putting repair assumptions in writing.

How much will you pay for my Lakeland house?

We base offers on current Lakeland market comps and the home's as-is condition. As a licensed general contractor, we use real renovation numbers. We start with nearby as-repaired value, then subtract repairs, closing costs, title risk, holding time, and resale risk.

Are there any fees or commissions?

No listing agent or seller service fee. The written offer states seller costs before you sign. Mortgage payoff, taxes, liens, HOA or condo balances, and seller-side obligations can still affect the final net shown by the title company.

What types of properties do you buy in Lakeland?

Single-family homes, condos, townhouses, duplexes, and rental properties. We review repair, title, probate, foreclosure, divorce, and tenant-occupied issues in Polk County before putting terms in writing.

Last updated: May 2026