It's a fair question, and most distressed sellers don't ask it because they're rushed. Cash home buyers have a bad reputation for a reason — many deserve it. Here's how to verify any PA cash home buyer, including us.
Mike Sup
InterNACHI Certified Inspector
Free & no-obligation · No fees or commissions · Close in ~7 days
Mike inspects every home himself. The contract price is the closing price.
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To verify any Pennsylvania cash home buyer is legitimate, use six public sources: (1) InterNACHI's certified-inspector directory at nachi.org for any inspector credential they claim, (2) the PA Department of State entity search at corporations.pa.gov to confirm the business is a registered Pennsylvania LLC or corporation in good standing, (3) the Better Business Bureau profile for years in business + complaint history + responsiveness, (4) Google Reviews (read the content — do reviewers name situations, staff, dates?), (5) a direct ask for written confirmation that the contract offer equals the closing price, and (6) confirmation that the person walking the property is the same person writing the offer.
The single biggest red flag is a contract-to-closing price reduction after a third-party "inspector" finds issues post-contract — that's the wholesaler bait-and-switch the cash-buyer industry is known for. A legitimate buyer puts contract-equals-closing in writing.
Answered by Mike Sup, InterNACHI #21032009 — verified Pennsylvania cash home buyer since 2010
Verify: PA Dept of StateInterNACHI publishes a public directory of all certified inspectors. If a cash buyer claims to be an inspector, verify it. ABE: owner Mike Sup is cert #21032009 (since 2010). Verify at nachi.org by entering the number or our name.
Verify Mike at InterNACHIAll legitimate real estate buyers must be registered as a business entity with the PA Department of State. Search their legal name at corporations.pa.gov. ABE: we are ABE Homes LLC, registered with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Search PA Dept of StateDishonest buyers don't last long with the BBB. Look at years in business, complaint count, how they responded, and the overall rating. Be especially wary of buyers with a BBB rating below B (We Buy Ugly Houses, for example, is struggling with BBB trust right now).
Fake reviews exist. Look at the content: do reviewers mention specific situations (foreclosure, probate, divorce)? Do they name staff? Do the reviews sound like real people? ABE currently has 5.0★ with 77 reviews — read them, don't just count stars.
This is the biggest trap in the industry. The dishonest buyer promises a high offer to win the contract, then sends a third-party "inspector" who "finds issues" to chop $15,000–$40,000 days before closing. You're too far in to walk. Ask directly: "Is the contract offer exactly the closing offer? Will you put that in writing?" A legitimate buyer will. A wholesaler will dodge.
If the person writing the offer isn't the person walking the property, there's a conflict of interest. ABE is the only Lehigh Valley cash buyer run by a certified home inspector — Mike writes the offer AND walks the property. No third parties.
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“Working with Mike was a great experience, especially as a first-time seller. He walked me through everything and made what could have been overwhelming feel manageable.”
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“Mike responded the day after I called and had an offer to me within 48 hours. The turnaround was incredible. Highly recommend for anyone who needs to move fast.”
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Easton, PA•Verified
“My company works with properties across the Lehigh Valley. Having someone as detailed and honest as Mike makes us sleep better at night. Can't recommend him enough.”
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Whitehall, PA•Verified
“Very happy with Mike! He was upfront about everything and helped me understand exactly what to expect. No surprises, just honest communication throughout.”
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“Was great working with Mike. Very knowledgeable and efficient. As contractors, we appreciate someone who knows what they're doing and doesn't waste time.”
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Inspector-owned local cash buyer. We've been buying houses across these 7 cities — and the surrounding boroughs — since 2010.
Lehigh County seat — 127K residents
Christmas City — straddles 2 counties
Northampton County seat — pre-Civil War stock
East Penn School District anchor
Cement Belt — 7 historic villages
Allen Organ HQ — East Penn schools
Atlas Cement borough
