Powered by the 5-star rated Clever Real Estate, Clever Offers is a free service that helps you find the most competitive cash offers for your home.
The financial benefits of getting competing offers can be significant.
Michael L., who sold an inherited single-family home in the Indianapolis area in March 2025, spoke with our team about his experience. (We confirmed his transaction details and the realtor he worked with, Phil Corrona, before publishing.) He had inherited the property from his father and was looking to sell it quickly before the maintenance bills began piling up.
A 'we buy houses' company initially offered Michael $86,000 for the home, which was in good condition, but aesthetically outdated and in a less desirable area. With Clever Offers, he got an offer from a local cash home buyer that netted him $20,000 more than his next best option.
If you're looking for a fair cash offer, Clever can help you find the best options in your area. You can review offers without obligation, and sell on your timeline — with no added fees. Recent sellers saw an average gain of $66,735 between their initial offer and final sale price. Simply fill in a few details about your home and sell in as little as 7 days for highest cash price.
Clever Offers at a glance
- ⭐ Customer rating: 4.9/5 (4,542 reviews)
- 💲 Offer range: Up to full market value
- 🤝 How it works: Connect with a Clever team member to see which offers you'd like to pursue, and Clever will connect you with a variety of cash home buyers and quick sale solutions from its network. Clever provides full support to ensure partners follow through.
- 💵 Fees & other costs: None
- 🚦 Purchase criteria: Residential properties in any condition, including single-family, townhomes, condos, and mobile homes on seller-owned property
- 🌎 Availability: Nationwide
Who Clever Offers works best for
Clever Offers provides solutions for all types of home sellers. However, it’s a particularly good fit in the following situations:
- Need to sell fast. Clever can connect you to local and national cash buyers who can close on a sale in as little as 1–2 weeks. Normally, it can take 2–3 months to sell on the open market.
- Want to avoid making repairs. Clever investors don’t shy away from buying homes that need work — including major repairs, such as roof replacement and re-plumbing. You can sell your home completely as is — buyers will simply factor repair costs into their offers.
- Inherited an unwanted property. Clever can quickly help you turn an inherited property you don’t want or can’t afford the upkeep on into cash.
- Behind on the mortgage. If you’ve fallen behind on loan payments or the home is worth less than your mortgage, Clever’s connections can speed up the sale process and help you avoid foreclosure.
- Rental property with difficult tenants. Clever’s partners can help you sell the property fast — even if the tenants are destroying your property, not paying rent, or refusing to leave.
- Prefer the convenience of a cash offer. If your home could sell on the open market, but you'd rather skip the staging, inspections, and showings, Clever can help you compare offers from leading iBuyers and other cash offer companies to the list price you'd get with an agent.
After inheriting his childhood home from his father, Michael turned to Clever Offers looking for convenience — but he also wanted a fair price.
"I didn't want to have to worry about fixing anything up, and I didn't want to have to worry about paying bills. But at the same time, I knew the home's value, and I didn't want to give it away," Michael explained.
Michael had already looked into some local 'we buy houses' companies, "but the reviews were horrible," he said. "Going to any of those 'we buy houses' places, at the most, they'll undersell you significantly, and I didn't want that."
With Clever, Michael was able to quickly get offers from a variety of local buyers with verified financing and a solid track record of closed deals.
"People just text you and reach out to you, and then you can talk to them and then have them tour the home," Michael explained about the process.
What kinds of offers can you expect?
One of the main perks of working with Clever Offers as opposed to selling straight to an investor or 'we buy houses' company is that it exposes you to a greater variety of offer types through its partners. The ability to compare different offers could ultimately get you a higher price for your home or provide relief for certain situations, such as if you've fallen behind on your mortgage.
Each offer type gives you a different potential payout and closing window.
Types of offers available through Clever Offers
| Offer Type | Description | Average closing window | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💰 Investor Offers | Multiple investors will make cash offers on your house. | 7–30 days | Sellers who want the fastest possible closing |
| ⌛️ 7 Day Sold | Get a 7-day MLS listing targeting cash buyers. | 7–45 days | Sellers who want the most competitive cash offers, without the long commitment of a traditional listing |
| ⚡️ Instant Cash Offer | Get up to 80% of your home value upfront, then list for additional upside. | 21 days | Sellers with move-in ready homes who want the convenience of a quick, cash sale |
| 🏦 Seller Financing | A buyer will make a down payment and pay off the remaining home sale amount, plus interest, over time. | 30–60 days, with additional monthly payments made over 2–10 years | Sellers who want a steady passive income without the hassles of being a landlord |
Direct offers from investors are typically worth a lot less than a home's potential market value, explains Clever Offers manager Drake Shadwell: "An investor is looking to give you what you want with speed and convenience, but they want something too. They want a 20 to 30% cut on the list price, If you are in distress, if it's an inherited property that's out in the middle of nowhere that you just don't want to deal with, maybe you do want an off market cash deal. But the reality is for a lot of people, it's better to meet with a real estate professional and look into some other options."
Clever's "instant cash offer" provides about 80% of your home value up front, plus the ability to list your house for the additional proceeds (minus selling costs and upkeep during the listing period) when you're ready — a bit like an equity advance. For this option, you'll pay a partner's service fee of 7%, but no additional fees to Clever.
Selling to an iBuyer could get you 90% or more of your potential home value, but you'll pay service fees of about 5%, plus deductions for any repairs or improvements identified during the inspection. And unlike with the instant cash offer option, you won't be able to list your house for the additional upside.
Investors who employ alternative investment strategies like seller financing may offer as much as 90–100% of a home's market value, since their upfront costs are significantly lower. However, you'll receive the payout over time instead of all at once.
While it may take longer than selling directly to an investor or iBuyer, an MLS listing gives you the best chance of getting your desired asking price, since it offers the broadest exposure to potential buyers.
💡 Michael's experience with Clever Offers
"The first buyer I talked to wanted to offer $86,000 for the house," Michael told us, "and I was just like, no, that's way too low." Michael had done some research on Zillow and saw that comparable homes were selling for $150,000 after some updates, so he wanted to explore more options.
Clever's team connected Michael with a local realtor, Phil Corrona, who came out in person to assess the property. Phil was upfront about the fact that, given the home's condition and location, most interested buyers would probably be investors looking to flip the property for a profit.
However, Phil was also reassuring that the house was worth more than the $86,000 Michael had been offered — even without making any improvements.
Michael had previously looked into selling through a realtor, "but that would have meant cutting the grass and taking pictures on a sunny day, and it would have been more money coming out of the bank account," Michael said.
Rather than get the house fixed up for a traditional buyer, Phil ended up marketing the house to local investors interested in purchasing the house as is. He was able to get it sold for $110,000 — $20,000 more than Michael's next best offer — all in less than three weeks.
"Looking back at it, it was very quick and fast and convenient," said Michael. "Phil was able to get people that he knew to check the house out, and he was able to get it sold for a very good price in as-is condition. Even after his fees, I got way more than $90,000. And I just had to sign some stuff virtually — that's all I had to do."
Michael was so pleased with the experience that he's now working with Phil to buy his first home — the proceeds from the sale of his father's house were enough to make that possible.
“When someone needs to sell quickly, it’s important that there’s a transparent way to evaluate different approaches,” says Shadwell. "With Clever Offers, home sellers can evaluate traditional cash offers alongside options such as cash offers with a second payment upon resale, listing on the MLS for as little as 7 days, and standard open-market listings."
"On the initial call with the home seller, we go over each offer type and the benefits of each," Shadwell explains. "We’ve made it possible for over 1,000 people who closed with Clever Offers to sell quickly without compromise."
How much money can you get for your house?
While selling to a cash investor will typically get you about 70% of your home's after repair value (its estimated value after improvements, minus renovation costs), some cash buyers may pay more — which is why it pays to compare different options.[1]
For example, a recent survey of more than 764 real estate investors found that approximately 1 in 4 investors are willing to offer 80% or more for the right property[2].
Individual offers depend on a variety of factors, advises Brett Johnson, investor and owner of Cash For House Pro in Denver, CO. These include:
- Your property's condition and location
- Current market conditions
- The profit potential the property could yield for the investor
- Your closing timeline
- The amount of interest in your property
- The type of buyer (e.g., iBuyer vs. house flipper vs. traditional homeowner)
One of the biggest risks of selling for cash comes from not knowing what your house is really worth. An added benefit of working with Clever is that they can provide a professional home valuation, so you can see how cash offers compare to your home's market value.
You can request cash offers by filling out a short online form to have someone from Clever's team reach out. Comparing offers is free, and you're under no obligation to move forward.
In addition to the offer amount, be sure to evaluate factors such as the earnest money the investor is willing to put down, the flexibility they offer with the closing date, the length of the inspection or due diligence period, and what happens to the earnest money deposit if the buyer backs out after the inspection.
Fees and other costs
Comparing offers via Clever Offers is free to home sellers, and many investors in Clever's network will also cover closing costs such as transfer taxes and escrow fees. However, depending on the offer type, you may be responsible for paying a program fee directly to the Offer partner.
For example, most iBuyers charge service fees of roughly 5% — although they can vary by market.[3][4]
If you opt for an MLS listing through Clever's 7 Day Sold option, you'll be able to negotiate the listing commission with the agent of your choice.
Clever Offers reviews: What customers have to say
| Source | Average Rating | Review Count |
|---|---|---|
| BBB | 4.8 | 56 |
| 4.8 | 485 | |
| Trustpilot | 4.9 | 4,001 |
| Weighted Average: | 4.9 | 4,542 |
Clever Real Estate has earned an average 5-star rating across thousands of customer reviews on sites like Trustpilot, Google, and the Better Business Bureau.
While the company's agent matching service has been in business since 2017, its cash offer network has only been in operation since 2023. Therefore, few reviews specifically mention its cash offer service.
However, reviewers generally praise the company for offering an easy, pressure-free way to compare options and state that the outcome exceeded their expectations.
Clever offered us several options for selling our home and connected us with friendly and knowledgeable agents from each group. If traditional listing is not in your favor, I highly recommend reaching out to Clever to get the process started.
I wanted to sell my house quickly, but I was not entirely sold on selling to investors. When Clever answered my request for information, I received a thorough overview. One offer was given with no expiration but, in the meantime, while considering it, they also sent an agent, Chris Doss, who really helped me see that putting the house on the market would be my best option. He was very effective every step of the way. That was mid May. I closed Aug 21st, even though the first buyer withdrew her offer! Chris was the best agent for me right from go. I had choices, but I chose him.
I had a fantastic experience working with Clever Real Estate. They were professional, responsive, and truly dedicated to helping me sell my home (in only two months!) Highly recommend!
I first reached out because they advertised cash sales, but ultimately I decided to list the property. What impressed me most was how quickly their team responded—Jordan McAllister contacted me right away and offered thoughtful advice about cash sales, without any pressure to commit. From the start, she was knowledgeable, responsive, and attentive, which gave me confidence I was in good hands. The whole process was effortless, and I really appreciated not having to search for an agent on my own.
When you request cash offers from Clever's network, you're under no obligation to accept one. And unlike some competitors, Clever won't spam you or sell your information. So it doesn't hurt to test the waters and see what kinds of solutions they can offer for your home.
Clever Offers pros and cons
Pros
✅ Legitimate buyers
All of Clever’s buyer partners meet strict vetting standards. Clever’s selection criteria includes:
- Experience: Clever’s cash buyer partners must have at least 5 years of real estate investing experience and have closed at least 10 deals.
- Capital: Partners must provide Clever with proof of funds (such as bank statements) to show they have the money to close a transaction without delay.
- Performance: Clever examines recent closing statements to confirm that cash buyers have a consistent track record of following through on offers.
This vetting process protects sellers from scammers and predatory buyers.
✅ More competition
Clever solicits offers from multiple cash buyers. This competition gives sellers more negotiating power and encourages each buyer to offer their best price to secure the deal. Because each investor employs a slightly different investment strategy, Clever also opens the door to a variety of offer types — all of which you can explore with no pressure to commit.
"Even if the home's got major foundational issues or needs to be torn down and rebuilt, we can make a deal out of that. Practically every situation can be handled through a cash sale or creative financing of some kind," says Shadwell.
✅ Fewer headaches
The Clever Offers team handles outreach to cash buyers, so you don’t have to go through the trouble of making calls or filling out various website forms and waiting for a response. Clever also handles the delicate task of declining an offer or breaking up with a buyer if you decide not to work with them. That way, you can focus on getting more offers rather than handling awkward rejections.
✅ Full support
The Clever Offers team consists of fully licensed agents and experienced real estate investors. When you have questions about an offer, they can explain the details and walk you through the implications (though you’re also encouraged to seek professional counsel).
"We do still recommend that home sellers have a real estate attorney or CPA review the contract and make sure that the terms are favorable for the seller," says Shadwell. "But we also offer support to the seller. So if they have questions, if they don't know what's going on as far as the verbiage, they need some kind of clarity, we are here to help them out," says Shadwell.
Clever’s team also stays in contact through the closing process to ensure the buyer follows through on their side of the contract.
Cons
❌ Potential for low offers
Even with multiple buyers competing, cash investors price for their own return — most are starting from the 70% rule, so a $400K home that needs $40K of work is unlikely to attract a cash offer above $240–$280K. Sellers who are not in a hurry and whose homes are in good condition will almost always net more on the open market.
Clever's network does include 7 Day Sold (allowing you to cast a wider net through an MLS listing targeting cash offers) and seller-financing alternatives that can close that gap, but the floor of what a pure cash investor will pay is real and worth knowing before you start.
❌ Buyer availability may be limited in rural areas
Clever Offers is available nationwide, but its buyer network is denser in larger urban and suburban markets. In rural areas, you may receive fewer offers and lower bids simply because investor activity is thinner. iBuyer and "sell before you list" partners also operate only in specific markets, so the mix of offer types you see will depend on which Clever partners are active in your ZIP code.
❌ Service-specific review history is still thin
Clever Real Estate's parent company has thousands of reviews on Trustpilot, Google, and BBB, but Clever Offers as a distinct service has only been operating since 2023. That means most of the headline 4.9/5 rating reflects the agent-matching business, not the cash-offer service.
Reviewers who explicitly mention Clever Offers are generally positive, but the sample size is still small relative to the parent rating.
How does selling your home through Clever Offers work?
1. To request cash offers for your home, you can call the Clever Offers team at 1-833-7CLEVER or fill out a short online form and have someone from their team reach out.
2. They'll collect some basic information about your home, such as the type of property it is, its condition, size, and location. They'll also ask you for any relevant details about your selling situation, like if there are tenants living in the property or if you're on a particularly tight selling timeline.
3. After learning about your situation, Clever's team will reach out to multiple investors to solicit cash offers on your behalf.
4. You'll get an intro text to each buyer who decides to make an offer, and you can decide if and when you want to connect. If you don't like your initial offers, you can request more.
5. If desired, you can also see how much (and how quickly) a realtor or two thinks your home could sell for on the open market.
6. If you decide to accept a cash offer, Clever will stay with you through the process to ensure the buyer follows through on their end of the deal. For offers you reject, Clever will take care of letting the buyers know.
7. If you decide that a traditional listing is the route for you, your agent will work with you to sell on your timeline.
What kinds of homes are eligible for Clever Offers?
Almost any property is eligible for Clever Offers, regardless of condition. Exceptions include undeveloped land, commercial properties, and mobile homes on rented lots.
iBuyer and 'sell before you list' options generally require single-family homes or townhomes in good condition.
Where is Clever Offers available?
Clever Offers is available to home sellers nationwide.
Is Clever Offers legit?
Yes, Clever Offers is a legitimate service provided by Clever Real Estate, which has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and is rated Excellent on Trustpilot. The company connects home sellers to pre-vetted investors in its network, who make competing offers on your home.
Clever's network includes local, regional, and national investors, as well as well-known iBuyers. According to Clever Offers manager Drake Shadwell, investors must meet the following criteria to be accepted into Clever's offer network:
- Have at least 5 years of experience in real estate investing
- Show a paper trail of recent, successful closings
- Provide current proof of funds to make cash offers
That said, it's still important to verify the legitimacy of the particular cash home buying company, ensuring that terms are clear and favorable. Specific items to look for include:
- Clear expectations around earnest money: A minimum of 1–2% of the purchase price, deposited into an escrow account via the title company and due within a few business days of signing the contract, is typical.[5]
- Reasonable contingencies: For example, there should be a limited inspection period (say, 7-10 days) rather than an option to cancel the contract at any time. There should also be clear terms around what happens to the earnest money deposit if the buyer cancels outside of the inspection period.
- Clear proof of funds: A legitimate investor should be able to furnish proof of funds from bank statements or a letter from their financial institution. The name on the letter or bank statement should match the name of the buyer identified in the contract.
FAQ
How does Clever Offers make money?
Clever Offers makes money by charging investors a small referral fee at the close of each successful home sale. This incentivizes the company to achieve a high success rate when it comes to matching sellers with buyers who can provide a workable solution for their situation.
How many buyers does Clever Offers connect you with?
Clever Offers connects sellers with 2–3 cash buyers to start, but can connect you to more if you'd like to see a wider variety of offers. Each cash buyer in Clever's network is screened through a strict selection process.
What happens if you don't want to accept an offer?
There's no obligation to accept an offer through Clever Offers' network. You can counter, decline, or simply walk away. Clever's team handles the offer rejection if you choose not to work with a cash buyer, so it's not on you to have that conversation.
Will I get spam calls and emails with Clever Offers?
No. Sellers who work with Clever Offers receive an introduction text or email with each cash buyer's name, email address, phone number, and company name. Those specific buyers may reach out and ask for a good time to connect. However, you determine when and if you want to talk to them. If not, Clever will let them know that you've declined their initial offer.
How is Clever Offers different from other cash buyer websites?
Clever Offers helps you get multiple offers rather than a single offer. That way you can compare the offers and pick the best one for you. The company also protects your private information so you wont get spammed.
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Our review process includes gathering all verifiable customer reviews from 3rd party sites such as BBB, Google, Consumer Affairs, TrustPilot, and Yelp. In addition to tallying total review counts and average customer ratings, we run all available reviews through AI to identify the most common positive and negative themes mentioned across the entire review set.
Whenever possible, we also talk directly to customers, company reps, and industry professionals (such as real estate agents) who have firsthand experience with the company.
For this review, Real Estate Witch conducted a Zoom interview with Michael L., a Clever Offers customer who sold an inherited Indianapolis-area home in March 2025. We verified the realtor he worked with (Phil Corrona) and the general timeline of his sale. We also interviewed Clever Offers manager Drake Shadwell on the program's operations and partner-vetting criteria, and we cross-referenced his statements about Clever's network against Clever's published partner-criteria page.
Clever Offers is a service of Clever Real Estate, which also owns Real Estate Witch. Because of that relationship, we hold this review to a higher standard than third-party coverage: we spoke directly to a Clever Offers customer, we published the company's stated buyer-vetting criteria so you can verify them yourself, and we surfaced the situations where Clever Offers is not the right choice. Where competing services offer something Clever Offers doesn't, we say so.