# American Home Buyer > Official American Home Buyer business agent. American Home Buyer is a local family-owned real estate investment company in Houston that buys residential… ## Ask it a question American Home Buyer answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/americanhomebuyer. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_americanhomebuyer and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About American Home Buyer The about page describes American Home Buyer as a local and family-owned real estate investment company that started in Houston in 1998. It states plainly that the company is not a realtor and that it specializes in buying residential properties in Houston and the surrounding areas, from Conroe to Galveston and from Katy to Baytown, purchasing properties AS-IS. On credentials, the page says the company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and lists Better Business Bureau Distinction Awards for 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025, linking to its BBB profile so a visitor can check the rating directly. The site does not publish a real estate licence number, insurance details or any other certification. The page names the team as Mika Self, Investor and Manager, described elsewhere on the site as the CEO; April Madeus, Customer Service Manager; Brad Murdoch, Sales Coordinator; Rolly Leguizamon, Sales Coordinator; Melissa Pedraza, Customer Service; Joselyn Ramos, Bookkeeper and CC Assistant; and Carter Hedges, Home Buying Specialist. The company presents itself as faith-based, with team statements about honoring God in its work, and says it is a business impact partner of the radio station KSBJ. The page also states that the company does not employ pushy salespeople and never uses pressure tactics, and distinguishes itself from companies that pass a homeowner on to multiple investors, saying that if it makes a cash offer it is prepared to actually close and buy the house. The page invites questions by phone at (713) 255-9850. No business hours, opening times or appointment schedule are published on the site. Source: https://www.americanhomebuyer.us/about-us/ ## What American Home Buyer does American Home Buyer is a private real estate investment company based in Houston, Texas that buys houses directly from homeowners. The website presents the company as a buyer rather than a brokerage: its pages state that the company is not a realtor, does not list houses, and is an actual buyer for the property. The service offered is the purchase of residential property in its current condition, described on the site as buying AS IS, and the site states that a seller does not have to repair, stage or clean anything and can leave unwanted items behind. The site says the company pays cash for the homes it buys and that its cash purchases do not require financing, inspections or appraisals. It also describes a separate Wholesale option which the site says does carry contingencies, including being contingent on the company securing an end buyer, and states that those contingencies are explained upfront and in the agreement that is signed. The homepage headline reads Sell Your Houston Area House Fast and Easy, alongside the claim No Fees. No Commissions. The site says the company works with homeowners in situations such as foreclosure, probate, inheritance, divorce, flood damage and homes needing too many repairs, and links to a separate page for each of those reasons to sell. To contact the company or start the process, the site lists the phone number (713) 255-9850 in the header of every page, together with a property form asking for the property address, phone and email. The website does not publish prices, pricing, rates, fees, offer amounts or any estimate of what a home is worth, and it does not publish business hours. Anything about cost, price or an individual property has to come from the company itself. Source: https://www.americanhomebuyer.us/ ## Where American Home Buyer works American Home Buyer gives its address on the contact page as 2223 Mangum Rd, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77092. The same page lists the phone number (713) 660-7800, while the phone number shown in the header of every page and used throughout the site for cash offer requests is (713) 255-9850. The contact page says the team are real people right here in Houston and that a visitor can call or use the form to email. The areas served, as listed in the site navigation and footer, are Houston, Pasadena, Baytown, Montgomery, Sugar Land, Spring, Galveston, Conroe, Woodlands, Pearland, Katy, Tomball, Rosenberg and League City, each with its own page. The about page describes the area covered as Houston and the surrounding areas, from Conroe to Galveston and from Katy to Baytown. The company is described as locally owned and operated in Houston, and the site says its people live in the Houston area and will meet a seller face to face. The contact form asks for name, phone, email and a free-text question or comment, with separate opt-in checkboxes for informational and marketing text messages. The site states that consent to text messages is not a condition of receiving an offer and that information is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. The website does not publish opening hours anywhere, so the hours the office is open, and whether it is open at weekends, are not stated. There is no email address, no online booking or scheduling tool, and no way to book or schedule an appointment other than telephoning or submitting one of the forms on the site. Lists Montgomery, Baytown, Conroe, Galveston, Houston, Katy, Mission, and Pasadena as a location. Names Texas, United States, and Houston as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. Source: https://www.americanhomebuyer.us/contact-us/ ## Prices On cost, the FAQ answers the question about fees by stating that there are no fees or commissions when selling a house to American Home Buyer, that the company never charges fees for its services, that it does not ask for repairs or repair allowances at closing, and that it pays all closing costs. The site says this means the seller pays nothing except what is already owed, such as a mortgage, liens, taxes or HOA fees, or any fees incurred to clear title, and that the agreement both parties sign plainly states that the buyer pays all closing costs and accepts the property as is requiring no repairs. The website publishes no prices, no pricing or rate card, and no offer amount, price range or estimate for any property. The FAQ says the company buys houses below market value in exchange for saving the seller the time, expense and effort of fixing up and marketing the house through a realtor. It describes its method as an in-house appraisal of what the house should sell for once repaired and updated to the best standard of the neighbourhood, based on comparable homes sold in the area in the last six months, then subtracting the estimated cost of updates, the expenses of buying, holding and selling, and profit. What that produces for an individual house is not published on the site. To get a quote, the site directs homeowners to call (713) 255-9850 or complete the property form, which asks for the property address, phone and email. The FAQ says submitting information carries no obligation or expense, and that a homeowner who decides to keep the home, remodel it or sell through a realtor is not obligated to the company for anything. Source: https://www.americanhomebuyer.us/frequently-asked-questions-american-home-buyer/ ## How American Home Buyer works with clients The website sets out the steps the company says it follows. First, the homeowner provides information about the property, either by filling out the form on the site or by calling the Houston office; the site describes this step as easy and free. Second, if the house meets the company criteria, an appointment is set up to come and see it, and the site says it takes about half an hour to inspect. Third, the site says the company gives its best cash offer on the spot, with no pressure or obligation. Fourth, the site says the closing is arranged through a licensed title company. The FAQ describes the same sequence in more detail. After the homeowner makes contact by phone or form, the company asks questions about the property and its condition, researches the value of the home, and makes an appointment to come and see inside. If an offer is accepted, an agreement is signed and submitted to a title company, which processes the sale through a closing. The site says everyone then meets at the title company to close, that the seller receives funds at that closing, usually wired to their account, and that the company normally expects to take possession of the property that day. The site also states that an initial offer is usually a verbal one, and that neither side is treated as legally obligated until a contract is signed. It says a homeowner should not sign a contract until the terms have been carefully considered, and may want to involve an attorney or family members. The site publishes no offer amounts, price ranges or estimates, and no appointment hours or self-service scheduling. An appointment is booked by calling (713) 255-9850 or completing the property form. Source: https://www.americanhomebuyer.us/how-we-buy-houses/ ## Community involvement and charities supported by American Home Buyer American Home Buyer publishes a dedicated "American Home Buyer Cares" page describing its mission of "Serving God and those in need in the Houston community and around the world," quoting 1 Peter 4:10 as its guiding verse. The page presents examples of organizations and ministries the company supports or serves with, including: - The Beacon, a Houston non-profit serving the homeless community with daily services, civil legal aid, counseling and mentoring, and access to housing. - For All Mankind Movement (FAMM), described as the company's expression of the Great Commission, focused on reaching unreached people groups. - C.H.A.R.M. Prison Ministry, which works with prisoners through one-on-one relationships and Christian ministry. - The PTSD Foundation of America, which aims to bring hope and healing to combat veterans and their families suffering from combat-related PTSD, using peer-to-peer mentoring and related services. - Mission X Mission and its related initiatives MXTV, A Safe Place Online and Mission X Media, which focus on helping young people find Jesus through television, online content and real-time chat support. - Kids' Meals, a Houston organization delivering free healthy meals to preschool-aged children facing hunger and providing family resources to help break the cycle of poverty. - Elijah Rising, founded to combat sex trafficking in Houston through awareness, prayer and support for women and girls being sold for sex. - Houston Food Bank, which supplies food and essentials to food-insecure families in southeast Texas through a large partner network and provides related stability programs such as nutrition education and job training. - Community Family Centers, which provides programs to help families move toward self-sufficiency and economic advancement, with a focus on breaking cycles of poverty and illiteracy. The site describes these as examples of the causes and ministries American Home Buyer supports as part of its mission to serve God and those in need. It does not publish specific donation amounts, schedules, or commitments for any individual organization, and does not list every charity it may support over time. Source: https://www.americanhomebuyer.us ## Property types and situations American Home Buyer buys in The FAQ states that American Home Buyer primarily buys single-family houses, town-homes and condominiums in the Houston area, and says it will buy a house in any condition. It also says it will buy under just about any circumstance or problem, giving divorce, inheritance and need of repairs as examples. The site navigation groups these under Reasons to Sell, with separate pages for Too Many Repairs, Inherited a House, Foreclosure, Divorce and Flooded. The FAQ contrasts the service with using a real estate agent. It says an agent works for the seller and charges a commission on the sale price, has to market and show the house to prospective buyers, and that the buyer an agent finds typically has to be approved for financing and the house has to pass inspection. The site says that when American Home Buyer buys a home for cash the seller does not have to market it or show it to anyone but the company, while under the Wholesale option the seller will usually have to give access to show it once or twice. The FAQ says the company makes its money by reselling the properties it buys for a profit, that its goal is to buy properties whose value and desirability can be increased by a remodel, and that it occasionally keeps some homes as rental units although most are resold. On moving out, the site says the closing date can be arranged to meet the seller's needs, and describes homeowners who had already moved out as well as others who needed time to find somewhere to go. Specific dates and schedules for any particular sale are not published and are arranged directly with the company on (713) 255-9850. Source: https://www.americanhomebuyer.us/frequently-asked-questions-american-home-buyer/ ## What American Home Buyer has not published yet These are things people ask American Home Buyer that its published information does not yet cover. - prices - availability - guaranteed sale prices or profits - exact closing timelines or foreclosure outcomes - legal advice - tax advice - loan approval outcomes Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.americanhomebuyer.us