About Us
We Buy Homes Directly From You — As-Is, For Cash.
Tarek Buys Houses is a family-owned real estate company founded by HGTV star Tarek El Moussa. We buy homes in any condition, in any situation — no repairs, no fees, no hassle.
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Meet the Founder
Tarek El Moussa
HGTV Host • Real Estate Investor • Author
You might know me from HGTV’s Flip or Flop, but what you might not know is that I’ve been buying houses for cash for over two decades. I’ve seen every situation imaginable — foreclosures, divorces, inherited properties, homes that need major work — and I’ve helped over 1,200 families find a way forward.
That’s why I started Tarek Buys Houses. Not everyone wants to list their home, wait months for a buyer, or deal with repairs and showings. Sometimes you just need a fair offer and a fast close. That’s what we do.
1,000+
Homes Purchased
99%
Satisfied Sellers
$500M+
Paid to Homeowners
7 Days
Average Close Time
Our Story
From Reality TV to Real Estate - Helping Homeowners Nationwide
“Behind every house is a person with a reason for selling.”
— Tarek El Moussa, Founder
Tarek Buys Houses was built on something Tarek learned across 15 years and 200+ renovations on camera. Most people selling a home aren’t looking for a market analysis. They have a job across the country, a house that became too much to manage, an inheritance nobody planned for, a deadline that’s already closing in.
What they need is a straight answer, a fair number, and a way forward that doesn’t cost them their dignity. That’s what we do — buy homes directly for cash, as-is, on your timeline. No repairs, no showings, no months of not knowing.
1,200+
Families helped
Foreclosures, divorces, relocations, inherited properties
20+
Years buying for cash
Every situation, every condition, across the country
Our Values
The Principles Behind
Every Home Purchase
These aren’t slogans — they’re the principles that shape every interaction and every outcome.
Transparency First
No hidden fees, no fine print. The offer we make is the cash you receive at closing.
Speed Without Pressure
We close in as few as 7 days — but only when you're ready. You're always in control.
Local Expertise
Our team knows your market. We price every offer based on real local comps, not algorithms.
Privacy Guaranteed
No for-sale signs, no open houses, no neighbors asking questions. Your situation stays confidential.
How It Works
Tell Us About Your House
Text or call us with your address. We'll research the property and get back to you within 24 hours with a cash offer.
Get Your Cash Offer
No inspections, no appraisals, no waiting. We make a fair offer based on the Tampa Bay market and your home's condition.
Close On Your Timeline
Pick your closing date — 7 days, 14 days, 30 days. We pay all closing costs. You walk away with cash.
Hear From Sellers Who've Been Through This
These sellers faced the same situation you're in. Watch what they say about working with us.
Rachel · Tampa Bay
Diane & Kim · Tampa Bay
Sara · Tampa Bay
What Tampa Bay Homeowners Say
"Divorce situation, handled with complete privacy. No signs, no showings, no neighbors asking questions."
Sandra K.
Riverview
"Sold in 8 days, avoided foreclosure. Tarek's team treated me like family, not a transaction."
Maria S.
Ybor City, Tampa
"Behind on payments, got fair cash offer in 24 hours. Closed in 9 days. Saved my credit."
Debbie W.
St. Petersburg
Your Protection Guarantee
This is a real estate transaction,
not a back-alley deal.
Every step of this process is transparent, documented, and handled by licensed professionals. Here’s exactly how we protect you.
Licensed & Insured
Our company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in every state we operate in. You're dealing with a real, accountable business — not an anonymous buyer.
Third-Party Title Company
All closings are handled by a reputable, state-licensed title & escrow company — never in-house. Your funds and title transfer are protected by an independent party.
No-Obligation Offer
Our cash offer is 100% free with zero obligation. You can walk away at any point before closing. No contracts that trap you, no pressure to accept.
Complete Confidentiality
No yard signs, no MLS listing, no public record of a distressed sale. Your situation — and your decision — stays between you and us.
Tarek Buys Houses, LLC operates as a licensed real estate company. All transactions are subject to standard state and local real estate laws.