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Buying Homes in Cleveland Since 2017
Cleveland Homeowners Come to Us When They Need to Sell — Fast, Fair, and Without the Hassle
We're a small, local home buying company based right here in Cleveland. We buy houses directly for cash — on the West Side, East Side, and everywhere in between. No repairs, no showings, no waiting on bank approvals. Just a straightforward offer and a closing date that works for you.
Close in 7–21 Days
We Buy As-Is
No Fees, No Commissions
We Are the Buyer
No obligation · No pressure · Gabe answers personally
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Based in Cleveland, OH
We know these neighborhoods personally
We Are the Actual Buyer
No middlemen, no wholesalers
You Choose the Closing Date
7 days or 60 days — your pace
What We Offer Is What You Get
No fees, no commissions deducted
My name is Gabe Mercado, and I buy houses here in Cleveland. I'm not a call center. I'm not a national franchise. I'm a local buyer who has been purchasing homes across Cuyahoga County since 2017 — in Old Brooklyn, Slavic Village, Collinwood, Parma, Lakewood, and neighborhoods all across the city. When you reach out, you talk to me directly. I make the offer, I buy the house, and I'm there at the closing table. If you're dealing with an inherited property, a home that needs major work, a foreclosure situation, or you just need to move quickly — I'd like to hear from you.
How It Works
Three Steps. No Surprises. No Runaround.
This is how every purchase works — the same whether your home is in Parma, Old Brooklyn, or East Cleveland.
Usually Within 24 Hours
I'll Look at the Property and Make an Offer
I research the address, look at what comparable homes in your neighborhood have sold for, and put together a written cash offer. I'll walk you through how I got the number — no mystery math.
On Your Schedule
We Close When You're Ready
If you accept, we open title with a local Ohio title company and schedule closing around your timeline. As fast as 7 days, or longer if you need it. Cash gets wired the day we close.
Know Your Options
What Selling to Us Actually Looks Like vs. Going the Traditional Route
Neither option is right for everyone. Here's an honest side-by-side so you can decide what makes sense for your situation.
| Feature | Cash Sale to Gabe Buys Homes | Traditional Agent Listing |
|---|---|---|
| Closing Timeline | 7–21 days | 60–90 days |
| Repairs Required | None ✓ | Usually required |
| Agent Commission | $0 | 5–6% of sale price |
| Showings & Open Houses | None ✓ | Multiple required |
| Financing Fall-Through Risk | Zero ✓ | Up to 15–20% |
| Offer Certainty | Funded at closing ✓ | Conditional |
| Cleaning Required | None ✓ | Expected |
A traditional listing makes sense if your home is in good shape, you're not in a hurry, and you want to maximize your sale price. Selling directly to us makes sense if the house needs work, the timeline matters, or the situation is complicated. Either way, getting a cash offer costs you nothing and takes about five minutes.
Who Reaches Out to Us
We Buy Homes in All Kinds of Situations
Every situation is different. These are the ones we deal with most often across Cuyahoga County.
Inherited Property
You inherited a home in Cleveland that you don't want to manage, repair, or list. Maybe it's been sitting empty. Maybe it needs a lot of work. We purchase inherited homes as-is and can work with estates and attorneys to keep things simple.
Behind on Payments or Facing Foreclosure
If you've fallen behind on your mortgage or received a foreclosure notice, time matters. We can move quickly, and in many cases close before the foreclosure is finalized — giving you a way out that protects your credit and your dignity.
Going Through a Divorce
When a marriage ends, a jointly owned home can become complicated fast. We buy from both parties and can close quickly so you both can move forward without months of showings and negotiations dragging on.
The Home Needs Major Repairs
Foundation issues, roof problems, fire or water damage, outdated systems — these are exactly the kind of homes we buy. You don't fix anything. You don't haul anything out. We take it exactly as it sits, and we're realistic about the offer.
Problem Tenants or Unwanted Rental
Being a landlord in Cleveland can be exhausting — especially with tenants who aren't paying or a property that's costing more than it's making. We buy rentals with tenants in place. You don't have to deal with evictions before selling.
Relocating and Need to Sell Fast
Job change, family, a fresh start somewhere else — if you need to be gone from Cleveland faster than a traditional sale allows, we can close on your schedule and help you move on without the house hanging over you.
Homes We've Purchased
A Few of the Cleveland Homes We've Bought
These are real properties we purchased directly — West Side, East Side, all across Cuyahoga County. Every condition, every situation.
Purchased
$155,000
792 London Rd · Cleveland, OH
Purchased
$144,900
836 E 156th St · Cleveland, OH
Purchased
$299,900
3825 W 160th St · Cleveland, OH
Purchased As-Is
$79,900
7313 Traymore Ave · Cleveland, OH
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Buying Homes
in Cleveland
in Cleveland
About Gabe
Get a Cash Offer on My Property
I Grew Up Around Cleveland. I Know What These Homes Mean.
My name is Gabe Mercado. I've been buying homes in Cleveland and the surrounding suburbs since 2017 — not as a side project, but as my full-time work. I've purchased houses in Old Brooklyn, Collinwood, Slavic Village, Parma, Lakewood, East Cleveland, and plenty of neighborhoods in between. I know this city well, and I know what homes here are actually worth.
When you contact me, you get me — not a call center, not a junior employee reading from a script. I'll tell you what I can offer and why. If the number doesn't work for you, there's no pressure. If it does, we move fast. Most people who reach out are dealing with something stressful — a home they inherited, a property that's falling apart, a situation that's getting expensive. My job is to make the next step simple.
I also speak Spanish. If that makes this easier for you or your family, feel free to reach out in either language.
Buying homes in Cleveland since 2017
I am the buyer — I use my own funds, no assignment or wholesaling
No fees, no commissions — what I offer is what you walk away with
English & Spanish · Inglés y Español
Common Questions
Questions People Ask Before Reaching Out
Straightforward answers. No pressure either way.
You reach out, I look at the property, and I make you a written offer. If it works for you, we open title with a local Ohio title company and pick a closing date. I buy with my own funds — there's no bank involved on my end, which is why we can close so much faster than a traditional sale. Most closings happen within 7 to 21 days.
As fast as 7 days in straightforward situations. Most close between 7 and 21 days depending on the title work, whether there's a mortgage to pay off, and what works for your schedule. I'm not in a rush — the closing date is whatever makes sense for you.
No — and I mean that literally. Leave the furniture, leave the stuff in the basement, leave the broken appliances. I've bought homes with serious foundation problems, fire damage, years of deferred maintenance, and full of belongings. None of that is your problem to deal with before we close. I factor the condition into the offer price.
Yes, and I do this regularly throughout Cuyahoga County. If you've inherited a Cleveland property and don't want the responsibility of managing it, repairing it, or going through the hassle of a traditional sale, I can help. I work directly with heirs, executors, and their attorneys. We just need probate to allow the sale — once it does, we can move quickly.
Yes. If you're behind on payments or have received a foreclosure notice, please reach out soon — timing matters. In many cases we can close before the foreclosure is finalized, which gives you a way out that's far better for your credit and your financial future. If there's equity in the property, you walk away with the difference after the mortgage is paid off at closing.
That's normal — most homes we buy still have a mortgage on them. The title company pays off your existing mortgage at closing out of the sale proceeds. You don't need to pay it off in advance or bring any money to the table. You receive whatever is left after the balance is cleared.
I buy throughout Cleveland — West Side neighborhoods like Old Brooklyn, Kamm's Corners, West Boulevard, and Puritas-Longmead, as well as East Side areas including Collinwood, Glenville, and Mount Pleasant. I also buy in the suburbs: Parma, Lakewood, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Garfield Heights, East Cleveland, Maple Heights, and Slavic Village. If you're not sure whether I cover your area, just reach out and I'll tell you directly.
Where We Buy
Old Brooklyn
Collinwood
Slavic Village
Glenville
West Boulevard
Kamm's Corners
Parma
Lakewood
Euclid
Cleveland Heights
Garfield Heights
East Cleveland
Maple Heights
Brooklyn Centre
Mount Pleasant
All of Cuyahoga County
No Pressure. No Obligation.
If You've Got a Cleveland Home You Need to Sell,
If You've Got a Cleveland Home You Need to Sell,
Let's Talk.
Fill out the form or call me directly. I'll look at the property, tell you what I can offer, and you can decide if it works for you. There's no commitment to getting an offer — and no hard sell if you decide to pass. I've been doing this in Cleveland since 2017, and my word means something.
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Gabe answers personally
Buying in Cleveland since 2017
No fees · No banks · No middlemen