Meet Edwin Diaz and Rafael Rivera Jr. We are local real estate investors who've been helping NJ homeowners sell their houses as-is since 2017. Real people. Straight answers. No sales pressure.
No repairs. No agent fees. No obligation.
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One served his country. The other started investing in Elizabeth. Together, they built Helios Buys NJ to give homeowners a simpler way to sell.
Founder · Helios Buys NJ
Edwin served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Operation Enduring Freedom before moving into real estate investing. After working on Wall Street, he followed his childhood friend Rafael into real estate. In 2017, they founded Helios Buys NJ to help homeowners sell without repairs, showings, or sales pressure.
Co-Founder · Helios Buys NJ
Rafael's first real estate purchase was a foreclosure property in Elizabeth, NJ, in 2010. That investment helped inspire Edwin to enter real estate. Today, Rafael brings firsthand buying experience and deep Elizabeth and Union County relationships to the homeowners Helios serves.
Childhood Friends. Business Partners. 200+ NJ Homes Purchased Since 2017.
Service taught me to lead with integrity and keep my word.Edwin Diaz — Founder, Helios Buys NJ
We give straight answers and stand by our word.
We know many sellers are going through a hard time.
We make the process simpler and do what we say.
Before Helios Buys NJ, Edwin served in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Enduring Freedom after 9/11.
That experience shaped how he leads today: with discipline, integrity, and service to others. It also reinforced something simple — people deserve honesty, respect, and follow-through, especially when life is hard.
That same mindset now guides how Helios works with homeowners facing probate, foreclosure, repairs, divorce, relocation, or other stressful situations. Our job is to make the process simpler and treat people the right way.
Helios was built on service, straight answers, and doing what we say we are going to do.
When you call Helios, you are not talking to a call center or a national lead company. You are speaking with real people who help New Jersey homeowners find a simple way forward.
Joshua is a U.S. Army veteran and a team player who helps keep transactions moving. He is passionate about helping veterans, seniors, and families through the closing process.
Hazel wears many hats and has been with Helios since the early days. She understands the company inside and out, supports the team, and loves helping people.
Rafael works directly with homeowners on the phone. He is kind-hearted, selfless, and brings positive energy to the office while helping sellers find real solutions.
Van is intelligent, hard-working, and currently in law school studying to become an attorney. He supports the acquisitions team and helps homeowners move through their options.
Every house and every seller is different. We look beyond the problems to find a path forward. From major repairs to title issues and tight deadlines, our experience helps us handle complicated sales.
Roof damage, old systems, foundation issues, or years of wear? We review the work needed and can buy the home as-is.
Inherited a home or facing title problems? We work with estate attorneys and title companies to review possible solutions.
Tired of managing a rental? We buy occupied properties and understand the challenges of buying with tenants.
Facing foreclosure, relocation, or a major life change? We review your timeline and work toward your closing date.
We use local market data and property details to explain how we arrive at your cash offer.
Local buyers, not a national lead company.
No commissions or normal seller closing costs.
One call can get you a clear, no-obligation offer.
Tell us what's going on. We'll explain your options and see if a direct sale makes sense.
These are actual New Jersey properties we've worked with. No stock photos. See the types of homes our team handles.
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A real Edison property from our New Jersey home-buying portfolio.
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A Nutley home showing our experience with local Essex County properties.
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A real Roselle property highlighting our experience in Union County.
See what NJ homeowners say about selling to Helios. Their experiences speak louder than our promises.
See what it was like for Joaquin to work with Helios, directly from the homeowner himself.
“We sold the house as-is, didn’t have to make any repairs or clean anything out, and they closed in under three weeks.”
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“They worked around my timeline, purchased the house as-is, and closed when I was ready, after probate was completed.”
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“We got our cash offer the same day and we closed in 20 days avoiding more mortgage payments.”
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Read additional customer experiences before making your decision.
Tell us about the house. We will review the property, explain your options, and give you a direct answer. No repairs. No fees. No pressure.
You are not committing to anything.
Prefer to talk? Call our local NJ team and tell us about the property.
Call (201) 699-3352