Benton, AR ยท Saline County seat
We buy houses in Benton for cash.
Benton is the Saline County seat, settled in 1833 on the east bank of the Saline River and incorporated in 1836. We buy houses here as they sit, downtown and out toward Hurricane Lake Estates.
- 500+
- Homes bought
- $75M+
- Cash paid to sellers
- 15+
- Years in Central Arkansas
Central Arkansas totals over 15+ years, not Benton alone.
Our recent purchases
A few of the houses we bought as-is.
Your house could be next. Get my cash offer.
Selling a house in Benton
Saline County built its economy on bauxite. In 1936 the mines here and in Pulaski County produced ninety-six percent of the aluminum ore in the United States, and Alcoa and Reynolds expanded through the war years. Mining ended in 1990, and a lot of the housing built for those workers and their families is now changing hands a second or third time.
Today Benton is largely a commute to Little Rock down Interstate 30, which keeps demand steady but does not help if the house needs a roof before anyone will look at it. That is the call we usually get here.
We buy across Benton, including Hurricane Lake Estates , and the downtown historic district . If your street is not on that list, it does not matter. We buy anywhere in Benton.
Where the paperwork happens in Saline County
Benton is the Saline County seat, and the 1902 courthouse downtown is the county's oldest building. Deeds are recorded in the county where the house sits. Property taxes run through the county collector, payable from the first business day of March through October 15. If the house came through an estate, probate runs through the circuit court in the county where the person lived.
Why people here call us
Inherited a house
Settling an estate is hard enough. Leave the house to us. We buy inherited houses as they sit, on the timeline that works for the family.
Needs major repairs
Bad roof, cracked foundation, fire damage. We buy it exactly as it sits. No contractor quotes, no dumpster in the driveway.
Tired of renting it out
No more 2 am calls. Sell with tenants or without. We buy rentals as they are, lease and all.
How it works
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Tell us about your house.
Enter your address and answer a few questions. It takes about two minutes.
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Show us the house.
One quick walkthrough, less than 15 minutes, at a time that works for you. No cleaning, no prep.
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Get your guaranteed cash offer.
We call you within 24 hours with a real number. No obligation.
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Pick your closing date.
Close in less than 10 days, or on your timeline. We cover the typical closing costs, meaning the title work.
Cash purchase
What Tara's offer looks like
Any condition · no repairs · no showings
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to offer
under 10 days
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$0
fees
Written cash offer. No obligation.
Sell your house the easy way.
The easiest way to sell a house in Central Arkansas
Time to close
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
Less than 10 days
Listing on the market
Often 60 to 90+ days
Commissions and fees
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
None
Listing on the market
Typically 5 to 6 percent plus fees
Repairs
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
None. We buy as-is
Listing on the market
Usually expected before or after inspection
Showings and open houses
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
None
Listing on the market
Ongoing until you accept an offer
Certainty
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
Written guaranteed cash offer
Listing on the market
Depends on the buyer's financing
Closing costs
Selling to Tara Pays Cash
We cover the title costs
Listing on the market
Sellers often pay a share
Sell as-is for a guaranteed cash offer.
When we are not your best option in Benton
If the house shows well and you can wait a few months, selling it on the open market usually brings a higher price, even after the fees that come with it. We will tell you if that is what we would do in your position.
If the goal is to keep the house and the trouble is missed payments, a HUD approved housing counselor is free and can walk you through the options with your lender first.
And if our number does not do what you need it to do, we will say so plainly instead of talking you into it.
Call (501) 251-9330 and ask. You will talk to one of us.
The local team behind 500+ home purchases
Tara Pays Cash is a local Central Arkansas team. We have bought more than 500 houses here over 15+ years, and we have seen every situation there is. When you call, you talk to us, not a call center.
Tara Helgestad
Call (501) 251-9330. You will talk to one of us.
Questions Benton sellers ask us
Do you buy houses built for the old bauxite mining families?
Yes. Saline County built its economy on bauxite, and much of the housing put up for those workers is now changing hands a second or third time. Age and deferred repairs are not a problem for us.
Will you buy a house in Hurricane Lake Estates?
Yes, and anywhere else in Benton. That subdivision was annexed by the city in 1999 and sits around a 332 acre lake with a property owners association. We buy inside neighborhoods with associations as long as the paperwork is in order.
How long does a cash closing take in Saline County?
We close in less than 10 days, or on your timeline. The deed gets recorded in Saline County because that is where the house sits, and the county collector handles the property taxes at closing.
Who provides the utilities for a house in Benton?
Benton runs its own utility. Benton Utilities has been city owned since 1916, and it provides electric, water, and wastewater service for most of the city from one office on Dale Avenue. That makes moving out simple, because there is one provider to close out with instead of separate companies for power and water. Settling the account is between you and the utility, and it does not hold up the sale.
Do you really buy houses in any condition?
Yes. We buy houses with bad roofs, foundation problems, fire or water damage, and houses full of belongings. You do not need to repair, clean, or clear anything out.
How fast will I get my offer?
We call you with a guaranteed cash offer within 24 hours of getting your property details.
Are there any fees or commissions?
No. There are no agent commissions and no service fees, and we cover the typical closing costs, meaning the title work. The offer we make is the cash you receive at closing.
Is the offer really guaranteed?
Yes. You get a written cash offer with no financing contingency. If you accept it, that is the amount you are paid at closing.
Ready for your number in Benton?
Six quick questions, about two minutes. We call within 24 hours with a guaranteed cash offer.
We also buy near Benton
We also buy in Bauxite, Haskell, Alexander, and across Central Arkansas.
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Get your guaranteed cash offer today
Tell us about your house. We will call within 24 hours with a real number.
Prefer to talk now? Call (501) 251-9330.