

Tampa Bay Cash Home Buyer & Licensed Realtor®
Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®)
Sell Your Tampa Bay Home As-Is for Cash, On Your Timeline
(813) 690-4979
You'll talk to Sandy, not a call center

Cash Home Buyer in Brandon, FL:
We Buy Houses As-Is, Including HOA,
Rental and Older Homes
Looking for a cash home buyer in Brandon, FL? Sandy Buys Houses buys homes throughout Brandon’s 33510 and 33511 ZIP codes and the surrounding area, as-is and in any condition. That includes homes with HOA fines, rentals with tenants in place, houses that haven’t been updated in decades, and homes with sinkhole history.
I’m Sandy Cantu, a Licensed Realtor® and Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) with more than 25 years in real estate. Sandy Buys Houses is my family-owned, BBB-accredited company, and we’re a direct cash buyer, not a wholesaler.
Brandon Situations We Help With
Homes in HOA and Deed-Restricted Communities
Many Brandon neighborhoods have homeowners associations. If you’ve fallen behind on dues or have fines or a lien, those can usually be paid off at closing from your proceeds. The title company orders an estoppel letter, which shows exactly what’s owed, and we handle any association approval.
Rental Homes and Tired Landlords
Brandon has a lot of single-family rentals. If you’re done managing tenants, repairs, and vacancies, we can buy the home with tenants in place. In Florida, leases generally stay in place after a sale, and security deposits transfer to the buyer at closing.
Older Homes That Need Updating
Many Brandon homes built in the 1970s through the 1990s still have original roofs, AC systems, plumbing, or electrical panels. Those can make a home hard to insure or finance for a traditional buyer. We buy as-is, so you don’t need to update anything first.
Homes With Sinkhole History
Parts of eastern Hillsborough County, including areas around Brandon, Seffner, and Valrico, are known for sinkhole activity. We buy homes with past sinkhole claims, completed repairs such as grouting or underpinning, or unfinished repairs. Florida sellers generally must disclose known sinkhole activity, so bring any engineering reports or claim paperwork you have.
Inherited Homes, Foreclosure, and Life Changes
We also help with inherited and probate homes, divorce, job relocation, and homeowners who are behind on payments. Facing foreclosure? See our pre-foreclosure support page.
Seniors and Families
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), I help sellers 55+ and their families plan a sale around a move to assisted living, a smaller home, or closer to family. Learn more in our senior transition guide.

How It Works
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Call or text (813) 690-4979, or fill out our short form.
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Let’s talk. I prefer to meet in person and walk the home with you.
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Your cash offer. I’ll explain the offer and how I arrived at it.
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You choose the closing date. We close at a licensed Florida title company, often in 7–14 days when the title is clear.
Learn more about how our process works.
What You Can Count On
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No repairs, cleaning, or showings. We buy as-is.
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No commissions and no fees taken out of our offer
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A direct buyer. We close in our own name and don’t assign your contract.
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A licensed Florida title company handles every closing
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No obligation. You’re never required to accept.
Cash Sale or Listing?
A cash sale isn’t right for every home. If your home is updated and you have time, listing may be a better fit. As a Licensed Realtor®, I can explain both options so you can decide.
Compare them on our cash offer vs. MLS page.
Where We Buy in and Around Brandon
Bloomingdale, Providence Lakes, Brandon Lakes, Kingsway, Sterling Ranch, Heather Lakes, Brandon Groves, and the rest of 33510 and 33511, plus Valrico, Seffner, Riverview, Dover, Lithia, and Mango.
We also buy across Tampa Bay. See all the areas we serve, or visit our Tampa cash offer page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy houses in all Brandon neighborhoods?
Yes. We buy throughout Brandon’s 33510 and 33511 ZIP codes, including Bloomingdale, Providence Lakes, Brandon Lakes, Kingsway, and Sterling Ranch, plus nearby Valrico, Seffner, Riverview, and Dover, in any condition.
Can I sell my Brandon home if I owe HOA fines or dues?
Yes. Unpaid HOA dues, fines, and liens can usually be paid off at closing from your sale proceeds. The title company orders an estoppel letter from the association showing exactly what’s owed, so there are no surprises.
Can I sell a rental home with tenants still living there?
Yes. We buy tenant-occupied homes. In Florida, existing leases generally stay in place after a sale, and security deposits transfer to the buyer at closing, so you don’t need to wait for a lease to end.
Do you buy homes with sinkhole history?
Yes. Parts of eastern Hillsborough County, including areas around Brandon, Seffner, and Valrico, are known for sinkhole activity. We buy homes with past claims, completed repairs, or unfinished repairs. Florida sellers generally must disclose known sinkhole activity, so share any reports you have.
How quickly can I sell?
When the title is clear, we can often close in 7 to 14 days after you accept our offer. HOA approvals, probate, or liens can take longer, and you can always choose a later date.
Do I need to make repairs first?
No. We buy houses, manufactured homes, and land as-is, with no repairs, cleaning, or clean-out required.
How do you decide what to offer?
We look at recent sales near you, the repairs the home needs, and our costs to buy and resell it. Sandy prefers to meet with you in person, walk the home, and explain how she arrived at the number. You’re never obligated to accept.
Are you a wholesaler?
No. Sandy Buys Houses is a family-owned, BBB-accredited direct cash buyer. We buy with our own funds and close in our own name at a licensed Florida title company.
Let’s Talk About Your Brandon Home
No pressure and no obligation. Just an honest conversation about your situation and your options.
Call or text Sandy at (813) 690-4979.
Contact us online · Read our testimonials · Meet Sandy Cantu
Sandra “Sandy” Cantu, Licensed Realtor® (SL3642627), Jalexian Realty · Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) · Sandy Buys Houses, a family-owned, BBB-accredited direct cash buyer. When purchasing a property, Sandy discloses her real estate license in writing.