How We Buy Houses in Newton County with Southeast Homebuyers
Selling a house in Newton County doesn’t have to mean listing it, fixing it up and waiting. We buy houses for cash in Covington, Porterdale and the rest of the county, in whatever condition they’re in. Most of the homes we hear about need work, were inherited, or are rentals that stopped being worth the trouble. Tell us what’s going on with yours. You can also read how we buy houses.
Our Simple 3-Step Process
STEP 1
Call (866) 780-8169 or fill out the form on this page. Give us the address and tell us what you want to do with the house.
STEP 2
We look at the home and your situation, then make a cash offer within 24 hours. No showings, no open houses, and no waiting on a buyer’s loan.
STEP 3
If you accept, you pick the closing date. Some sellers want to move fast, others need a few weeks. A Georgia closing attorney handles the paperwork.
What Sellers Say About Us
★★★★★
Jason was absolutely the best man for this job!!! After my father passed I was left to pick up pieces and help my elderly mother get it together. In the process I found out their house was in a less than livable state as the AC was not working and they had about 35+ years of collecting stuff and layer upon layers of dust! This was definitely not going to be an easy task but Jason took it and worked miracles with getting it sold and held up every promise that he made!!! Very rare you find anyone with the work ethic, determination and morals that he has!
Nicole Dobbs
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★★★★★
Jared was great to work with and really helped us out. The tenants were leaving and did not maintain the house. They bought it as-is and even closed before the tenant moved out. Thank you so much and glad we gave you guys a call!
Christina Morrissey
Google review
★★★★★
Southeast Homebuyers Is a top-tier company to work with. My mother-in-law recently used them to sell her home, the process was so simple. I have to give a shout out to Michael “Mike”. As he helped explain everything in a way that we could understand and he was on top of everything. Gave us updates as things progressed. The law office that they use was so helpful as well. If you’re selling a home, this is the place that you want to use if you want an easy and stress-free Process.
Cassidy Howington
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Why Newton County Sellers Choose Southeast Homebuyers
We started Southeast Homebuyers in 2019 to make selling a problem house less stressful. The two founders, Carlos Saez and Jason McTague, worked their way up from entry-level roles to executive leadership at a previous home buying company closing roughly 500 deals a year. Since then we have bought over 300 homes, and we’re rated A+ by the BBB.
We’re two founders and a small team, so when you call you talk to the people who do the work. We listen to your situation first, explain what we can offer and why, and answer your questions plainly.
As cash home buyers, we buy houses anywhere in Georgia. Our house buying process is simple and, as a bonus, we can pay closing costs, too. Save time and money by selling to a professional cash homebuyer.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (866) 780-8169.
Selling a House in Newton County, Georgia
Newton County is about 35 miles east of Atlanta, and Covington, the county seat, is known as a filming location for TV and movies. Besides Covington, the county includes Oxford, home to Emory University’s Oxford College, Porterdale, Mansfield and Newborn, along with part of Social Circle and a share of Lake Jackson.
Housing here ranges from older homes in town and in the former mill village of Porterdale to newer subdivisions around Covington. As of September 2026, per Redfin, home prices in the county have hovered around $298,000 and homes take about 67 days to sell, which is a long wait if you need out of a house. We buy houses across the county, and the situation behind a sale changes a lot from one part of the county to the next, so we start by asking about yours. We’ve bought three Newton County homes in the last 12 months, in Covington, Porterdale and Newborn, with purchase prices from $35,000 to $105,000. If your property is in a neighboring county, take a look at our Atlanta, Clayton County and Gwinnett County pages or call us to ask about your area.
Common Situations for Newton County Homeowners
Inherited property
Estates in Georgia usually go through probate court, which in Newton County means the Probate Court in Covington. If you’ve inherited a house you don’t want, or the heirs live in different states, we can talk about buying it once someone has the legal authority to sell.
Facing foreclosure
Georgia foreclosures don’t go through a judge. Sales happen on the first Tuesday of the month at the county courthouse, after the lender sends written notice. If you have a notice, call us early and we’ll go over your options, including whether a sale makes sense before the auction date.
Rentals and tenants
A tenant who stopped paying, a roof nobody wants to replace, or a rental you’re just tired of managing. We can talk about buying it without you making repairs or arranging showings.
Repairs, taxes and liens
Older houses come with expensive surprises, and back taxes or a recorded lien can stall a regular sale. We’ve spent years working with title companies, lenders and attorneys, so those problems are familiar to us.
Newton County Home Seller Questions
Do you buy older houses in Porterdale?
Yes. We buy older houses in Porterdale, Covington and the rest of Newton County, in whatever condition they’re in. Call us and we’ll talk through your property.
I inherited a house in Covington and live out of state. Can you still help?
Yes. Estates in Newton County usually go through the Probate Court in Covington, and we can work with the executor or heirs from wherever they live. We coordinate with a local closing attorney so you don’t have to be here for every step.
Do you buy outside Covington, like Oxford or Mansfield?
Yes. We buy houses in Oxford, Porterdale, Mansfield, Newborn, the Newton County part of Social Circle and the unincorporated parts of Newton County, as well as Covington.
How fast can I get an offer?
We make a cash offer within 24 hours once we have the details on your property. Closing happens on your timeline, not ours.
Do I need to make repairs before selling?
No. We buy houses that usually need work, so you don’t have to fix or clean up anything before we make an offer.
Is there any obligation?
No. Our offer is free and has no obligation. You decide whether it’s right for you.
Ready to talk? Get your fair cash offer today, or read more about how it works and our FAQ.
Benefits of Selling Your Newton County House Quickly to Southeast Homebuyers
Carlos Saez and Jason McTague, the founders of Southeast Homebuyers, bring over 15 years of real estate expertise and have bought over 300 homes since 2019. We buy houses in all kinds of condition and in all kinds of situations. Whether you’re selling an inherited house, a rental or a home that needs more work than you can take on, our goal is to facilitate win-win solutions so you walk away feeling confident and relieved.
Here’s how selling for cash compares with listing your house.
Sell to Southeast Homebuyers
- Cash Offer Within 24 Hours: We get back to you with a fair offer within 24 hours, so you aren’t waiting months for a buyer.
- No Repairs or Cleanup: We buy in any condition, so you don’t have to fix up or clean out anything.
- No Showings: No open houses and no strangers walking through your home.
- Flexible Closing: You set the closing date, whether you need to move fast or take your time.
- No Financing Delays: We make a cash offer, so you aren’t waiting on a buyer’s loan.
Sell the Traditional Way
- Fees and Commissions: Sellers typically pay 5-6% in commissions, roughly 1-2% in closing costs, and often 1-2% in buyer concessions in this market.
- Unpredictable Timeline: It can take months to sell, and offers can fall through at any stage.
- Repairs and Cleanup: You’ll likely need to fix up and clean out the house to get a good price.
- Showings: Open houses and showings mean strangers walking through your home.
- Set Closing Date: You work around the buyer’s schedule, which may not suit yours.
Options For Selling Your House Fast In Newton County, GA
OPTION 1
List your house on the market with a real estate agent: Homes in Newton County take an average of about 67 days to sell, before the time it takes to close, plus you must deal with the hassles of open houses, commissions, appraisals, and financing falling through at the last minute.
OPTION 2
Sell the house yourself (FSBO): You’re doing all the work an agent would do to save money on selling expenses, but it costs you a lot of time and stress.
OPTION 3
Sell for cash to Southeast Homebuyers: Avoid the hassles of listing on the market, pick your closing date, and don’t bother with cleaning up or repairs. There is no obligation to see how much we can pay, and we LOVE the most difficult situations agents or other real estate investors won’t touch.
Ready to Sell Your Newton County House?
Tell us about the property and we’ll get back to you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer. Prefer to talk? Call us at (866) 780-8169.
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Situations Where Our Expertise Shines
Every homeowner’s situation is different. At Southeast Homebuyers, we focus on you and your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with:
- A home facing foreclosure,
- An inherited property you’d like to sell quickly,
- Bad tenants or a troublesome rental property,
- A home that needs more repairs than you can afford,
- A relocation for a new job or other life change,
- Or unpaid taxes and liens on the property.
Whatever you’re facing, Southeast Homebuyers can help. Get your fair cash offer today or call us at (866) 780-8169 and we’ll walk you through your options.
Resources for Newton County Homeowners
Whether you’re checking on taxes, looking into a code issue, or sorting out an estate, these official local resources can help you stay informed:
- Newton County Probate Court: information on estates and probate for inherited property
- Alcovy Circuit Clerk of Courts: court records and real estate records
- Newton County Tax Commissioner: property tax information and payments
- Newton County Development Services: zoning, code enforcement and business license information
- Newton County Building Permits & Inspections: permit information for repairing or rebuilding a property
- Georgia Superior Court Clerks’ Cooperative Authority: statewide index for searching liens and recorded property documents