
71 Kierstead Ave
A new job. A move made easier.
Joaquin needed to move fast for a new job, so we bought his house as-is. He closed in time to avoid two mortgage payments.
Get a Clear Cash Offer in 30 Minutes. You Choose the Closing Date.
We help Essex County homeowners sell inherited houses, rentals, and homes that need repairs.
Cash Offer in 30 Minutes. You Choose the Closing Date.

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The Helios Team reviews every property personally. Takes about 2 minutes.
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No Repairs · No Showings · No Agent Fees
Sell your house as-is with no cleanout or updates. Get a Clear Cash Offer in 30 Minutes. You Choose the Closing Date.
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See how Marc and Vanessa sold directly to Helios Buys NJ. No repairs. No showings. No commissions.
Inherited a house, tired of tenants, or facing costly repairs? We buy as-is. You choose the closing date.
Moving to a smaller home or helping a parent move? Take what you want. Leave the rest.
Late rent, tenant issues, or too many repairs? We buy rentals with or without tenants.
Old roof, broken boiler, or water damage? You do not need to fix anything first.
Unpaid taxes, liens, or open permits? We review what needs to be resolved to sell.
Need to sell a shared home? Get a clear cash offer without public showings.
Moving away or paying bills on an empty house? Sell as-is. You choose the closing date.
Get a Clear Cash Offer in 30 Minutes.
You choose the closing date.
See how our cash offer process works.
Tell us about your house and when you want to sell. It’s free. No pressure.
Get your offer in 30 minutes. We explain the price. You decide if it works for you.
Need to sell fast or need more time to move? We work with your timeline. You choose the closing date.
Sell your Essex County house as-is. No pressure to accept.
Sell As-Is With Confidence

Founder & Co-Founder · Helios Buys NJ
We’re Edwin and Rafael. Our early projects included 125 N Maple Ave in East Orange and 257–259 Avon Ave in Newark. We’ve helped local sellers move on and improved the homes they left behind.
Edwin served our country for eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including Operation Enduring Freedom. That service shapes how we work: keep our word, show respect, and follow through.
“My time in the Marine Corps taught me that your word matters.”
— Edwin Diaz, Founder & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
That care extends to helping homeless veterans and seniors find housing. At 234 N Grove St in East Orange, we improved the home and worked with local community groups to provide housing for people who needed it.
Your plans come first. We review nearby sales and needed repairs, then explain our offer. You skip repairs, cleanout, and public showings. You choose the closing date.
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71 Kierstead Ave
Joaquin needed to move fast for a new job, so we bought his house as-is. He closed in time to avoid two mortgage payments.

133 Forest Ave
We bought Marc and Vanessa’s home as-is so their family could relocate. They skipped repairs and time on the market.

125 N Maple Ave
One of our first purchases was right here in East Orange. We renovated the home, including the living room shown above.
Disabled Veteran Owned Company
U.S. Marine Corps • Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran
Your money. Your time. Your choice.
Compare what you spend, how long you wait, and what you keep.
Days · Entire Cycle Start to Finish
Based on the county median sale price
Assuming $4,000/month for 3–4 months
Estimated allowance · Varies by home
Private Cash Sale
Sell fast or take more time to move. We work with your plans.
No agent fees. We cover normal closing costs.
Sell as-is. Take what you want and leave the rest.
Closing sooner can cut ongoing bills. Costs continue until closing.
No public listing or open houses.
We explain the price. No pressure to accept.
Open Market Sale
Prep, marketing, and closing. Planning estimate; timing varies.
On a $737,532 sale. Commissions vary and can reach 6%.
$10,000 prep/repairs + $5,000 buyer credits. Needs vary.
Mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, and maintenance.
Photos and scheduled showings; open houses if you choose.
Financed buyers may need loan and appraisal approval.
Listing may bring a higher price. Our cash offer may be lower, but you skip repairs and commissions. Compare both options using your actual costs and closing date.
Sale-price source: Redfin Essex County Housing Market. All home types, three months ending August 2026. Costs depend on your home, loan, and sale terms.
Commission: $737,532 × 5% = $36,876.60, rounded to $36,877. This assumes a total seller-paid commission of 5%. At 6%, the amount would be $44,251.92. Your rate and payment terms are negotiated with your agent.
Holding payments: The $4,000 monthly budget assumes $2,000 mortgage principal and interest, $1,000 property taxes, $150 insurance, $350 utilities, and $500 maintenance. Over 3–4 months, that totals $12,000–$16,000. Use your own bills; do not count taxes and insurance twice if they are included in your mortgage payment.
Repairs and credits: The $15,000 allowance assumes $10,000 in prep and repairs plus $5,000 in separate buyer inspection credits. Actual costs may be lower, higher, or zero.
Timeline: The 90–120-day estimate covers preparing the home, marketing, and completing the sale. It is a planning scenario, not the county's measured days-on-market statistic.
Comparing your proceeds: Mortgage principal payments reduce your loan balance. Holding payments apply to either option until closing. Account for the sale price, loan payoff, liens, and other closing costs when comparing what you keep.
Get clear answers about cash offers, closing dates, costs, and choosing a local buyer. Know what to expect before you decide.
The best cash home buyer for you has a track record you can check, explains the offer, and works with your moving plans. Compare the terms and what you keep—not just the price.
Helios Buys NJ is a local, veteran-owned option with purchases at 71 Kierstead Ave in Nutley, 133 Forest Ave in Verona, and 125 N Maple Ave in East Orange. We buy as-is, charge no commissions, and let you choose the closing date.
Read our 60+ Google reviews and compare our written offer with your other options.
A legitimate cash home buyer should let you verify who they are, show proof of funds, and give you a written contract with clear costs and closing terms.
With Helios Buys NJ, you can meet our team, review our local projects, and ask us to explain the offer. There is no pressure to accept.
Helios Buys NJ provides a Clear Cash Offer in 30 Minutes. You choose the closing date, and we confirm what can be completed on that timeline.
Need to move fast? Tell us your deadline. Need more time to find your next home or pack? We can work with your moving plans. The closing date depends on the title work, required paperwork, and the terms we agree on.
No. Helios Buys NJ buys your house as-is. You do not need to fix it up, deep-clean it, or clear out unwanted furniture before selling to us.
Take what you want and leave the rest as agreed. Tell us about any damage or known issues so we can account for them in the offer. You can skip the work of getting your home ready for public showings.
We look at nearby home sales, your home's condition, needed repairs, and our costs to buy, hold, improve, and resell the property.
We explain the price so you can decide if it works for you. A cash offer may be lower than a retail sale price. Compare what you would keep after repairs, agent fees, and the cost of waiting to sell. You are free to say no.
Helios Buys NJ charges no commissions and covers normal seller closing costs as stated in our agreement. You do not need to pay for repairs or cleanout.
Your cash at closing depends on what you still owe. A mortgage, liens, unpaid taxes, or other agreed adjustments can reduce your proceeds. The closing statement shows the sale price, deductions, and amount you receive.
Yes. Helios Buys NJ is a local, veteran-owned home-buying company led by Edwin and Rafael. Our Essex County purchases include homes in Newark, East Orange, Nutley, and Verona.
At 71 Kierstead Ave in Nutley, we helped a seller move for a new job and avoid two mortgage payments. At 133 Forest Ave in Verona, we bought the home as-is so the family could move without making repairs or waiting on a public listing.
Helios Buys NJ can review an inherited house and discuss an as-is offer while the estate is being settled. Closing must wait until the estate is ready and the person signing has authority to sell.
We can work with your estate attorney and closing team on the timing and paperwork. You do not need to renovate or empty the house for us. If you live out of state or need more time, tell us so we can plan around it.
Yes. Helios Buys NJ considers Essex County rental properties with tenants in place, including situations with missed rent or other occupancy issues.
Share the lease, rent details, and any known problems. We review the situation before agreeing to the purchase terms. You do not need to make the property vacant just to ask for an offer.
A cash sale may suit you if you want to sell as-is, skip public showings, and plan your move around an agreed closing date. Listing may bring a higher price if you have time to market the home.
Compare both options using your likely sale price, commissions, repair costs, and bills while you wait. The right choice depends on what you keep and how you want to sell. Our offer is free, with no pressure to accept.
You Choose the Closing Date.
Taxes, upkeep, and utility bills add up while you wait. Get a Clear Cash Offer in 30 Minutes. No repairs. No cleanout. No public showings.
Free offer · No obligation · No pressure
Ready to move fast? Need more time? We work with your timeline.
Helios Buys NJ buys houses for cash across Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Montclair, West Orange, Nutley, Glen Ridge, Millburn, Bloomfield, Belleville, and all Essex County towns. Sell as-is with no repairs, no commissions, no public showings, and no drawn-out listing process.
Need to sell outside Essex County? We also help homeowners searching for cash home buyers in Hudson County, Bergen County, Passaic County, and Morris County NJ. Sell as-is with no repairs, no agents, no commissions, and no drawn-out listing process.