Texas Cash Home Sales Hold Near Highs as Buyers Push 7-Day Closings

Overview

• In 2025, cash purchases account for about 26% of Texas home sales, with roughly 30% of September transactions paid in cash, according to HomeLight.
• Investors and owner-occupants are both active, with New Western noting more traditional buyers now securing cash to compete.
• Industry practitioners say cash deals can close in 5–7 days once a contract is executed, removing financing contingencies and compressing timelines.
• Broker platforms such as HomeLight’s Simple Sale advertise cash offers in about a week with the option to close in as little as seven days for Texas sellers.
• Local buyers like House Buyers Texas promote off-market, as-is purchases in the Houston area with no commissions or closing costs and typical closings in about a week.