About We Buy Houses Las Vegas: Serving Nevada Homeowners Since 1997
We Buy Houses Las Vegas was founded in 1997 with a simple mission: give Las Vegas area homeowners a genuinely transparent and reliable alternative to the traditional real estate process. For nearly three decades, we have been buying homes directly from homeowners throughout Clark County, offering fair cash offers with no agent commissions, no repair requirements, and no hidden fees. Our team, led by Travis Schurr, Janie Schurr, and Emmy Doe, is available 24/7 and has completed hundreds of residential purchases across all 11 communities we serve in the Las Vegas Valley. Read what past sellers share about working with us in our verified customer reviews, on our Yelp profile. To get started or learn more about how our process works, call 702-246-2000 anytime.
Our Story: 29 Years of Helping Las Vegas Homeowners
We Buy Houses Las Vegas was established in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1997, at a time when the Las Vegas Valley was beginning its most significant growth period. We recognized from the beginning that a meaningful portion of homeowners needed an option beyond the traditional real estate process. Not every homeowner has a move-in-ready home to list, the time to wait three months for a traditional closing, or the financial capacity to fund repairs before selling.
What started as a straightforward local operation has grown over 29 years into a trusted, established presence throughout Clark County. We have witnessed multiple Las Vegas real estate cycles, from the boom years to the significant corrections, and we have served homeowners throughout all of them. Our longevity in this market is a reflection of the way we operate: transparently, fairly, and with a genuine commitment to giving sellers a real alternative when the traditional route does not fit their situation.
Today, we buy homes in all 11 communities throughout the Las Vegas Valley, from established Henderson neighborhoods to the more affordable east-side communities of Sunrise Manor and Whitney. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Las Vegas Valley remains one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. That growth drives a constant and diverse mix of homeowner needs, and we are here to meet them.
Meet Our Team
We Buy Houses Las Vegas is a locally owned and operated business, not a national franchise or an algorithm-driven platform. Every transaction involves real people who understand the Las Vegas market and care about the outcome for the sellers they work with.
Travis Schurr
Travis Schurr brings decades of local real estate knowledge to every property evaluation. His expertise in the Las Vegas Valley market, combined with a commitment to transparent and fair offer calculations, is the foundation of how we approach every home. Travis personally leads our property walkthrough and offer process and is directly reachable by sellers who have questions or concerns about any aspect of a transaction.
Janie Schurr
Janie Schurr oversees the operational and coordination side of our home buying process. Her focus is ensuring that every transaction from accepted offer to closing runs smoothly and efficiently. Janie works directly with our title company partners, manages seller communication throughout the closing process, and ensures that sellers receive exactly what was agreed upon with no surprises at closing.
Emmy Doe
Emmy Doe handles seller outreach, initial inquiries, and supports homeowners through the early stages of the process. Emmy ensures that every homeowner who contacts us receives a prompt response and a clear explanation of how we work, what to expect, and what their options are. Her focus is on making sure no seller feels uncertain or uninformed at any point in the process.
Our Mission and Business Philosophy
Our mission has remained consistent since 1997: provide Las Vegas area homeowners with a genuinely fair, genuinely transparent alternative to the traditional real estate process. We believe that selling your home does not have to be slow, expensive, or uncertain. We also believe that homeowners deserve complete information about their options before making a decision.
Our business philosophy is built on three commitments. First, transparency: we explain every element of our cash offer so sellers understand exactly what they are receiving and why. Second, fairness: our offers reflect actual market conditions and real repair costs, not a formula designed to maximize our margin at the seller’s expense. Third, respect: we understand that selling a home is one of the most significant financial decisions a person makes, and we approach every transaction with the seriousness that deserves.
We never use high-pressure tactics, never create artificial urgency, and never pressure sellers to accept offers they are not comfortable with. Our offers are no-obligation and valid for 30 days from the time they are presented.
What We Do: How We Help Las Vegas Area Homeowners Sell
We provide one primary service: we buy houses directly from homeowners in the Las Vegas Valley for cash, in any condition, on your timeline. Here is what that covers.
- As-is purchases with no repair requirements: We buy in current condition regardless of damage, age, or maintenance state
- Pre-foreclosure and behind-on-payments situations: We can close quickly to help sellers avoid foreclosure and protect their equity
- Inherited and probate properties: We work alongside executors, heirs, and attorneys in Clark County probate proceedings
- Tenant-occupied rental properties: We purchase with tenants in place; no eviction required
- Vacant and abandoned properties: Long vacancy does not disqualify a property from a cash offer
- Properties with code violations or unpermitted work: We take on all resolution responsibility after purchase
- Divorce-related sales: We work with both parties or the designated seller privately and efficiently
- Remote and out-of-state sales: Virtual walkthrough, electronic signing, and remote closing available
Why Las Vegas Homeowners Have Trusted Us Since 1997
| What We Offer | What It Means for You |
| Founded in Las Vegas in 1997 | 29 years of local ownership and completed transactions throughout the Las Vegas Valley |
| Available 24/7 at 702-246-2000 | Direct access to our team at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays |
| No Commissions or Fees to Sellers | The cash offer is the net amount you receive; we pay all standard closing costs |
| No Repairs Required | We buy in any condition; repair costs factor into the offer, not your obligations |
| Cash Offers in 24 Hours | From walkthrough to written offer in under 24 hours in most cases |
| Close in as Few as 7 Days | The fastest path to a completed, funded home sale in the Las Vegas Valley |
| No-Obligation Offers | 30-day valid offers; no pressure to accept until you are ready |
| Remote Sales Fully Supported | Military families, out-of-state heirs, and relocated sellers close entirely remotely |
| Verified Customer Reviews | Read what past sellers share about their experience with our team |
Ready to Sell Your Las Vegas Home? Contact Our Team Today
If you are considering a cash sale or simply want to understand what your Las Vegas area home is worth in its current condition, reach out to our team. There is no obligation and no cost to get an offer. We will evaluate your property, present a fair cash number, and give you everything you need to make an informed decision.
Call 702-246-2000 anytime to speak with Travis, Janie, Emmy, or another member of our team. You can also request a cash offer online and we will reach out within a few hours. For answers to common questions about our process, visit our frequently asked questions.