We Buy HousesAmherst, NY

Call (716) 557-7005 or submit online. We schedule a walkthrough — usually within 48 hours — and make a written cash offer same day or within 24 hours. Amherst is one of our most active buying areas. We know the pricing differences between Snyder and Eggertsville, the UB corridor, Maple Rd and Transit Rd, and East Amherst — and can often give you a realistic range before we visit. Most Amherst closings happen in 2–3 weeks.

Yes — completely as-is. Amherst’s housing stock ranges from 1940s–1960s Colonials and Capes in Snyder and Eggertsville to older ranches and split-levels along Maple Rd and Transit Rd, to UB-area rentals with heavy tenant wear. We buy all of it — leave the furniture, leave the damage, leave the contents. We handle everything after closing at our own cost.

None. We’re the buyer, not an agent. No 5–6% commission, no listing fees, no staging costs. The number we agree on is what you walk away with. Closing costs are negotiated transparently — no surprises at the table.

We close in as little as 7 days because we pay cash — no lender, no appraisal, no underwriting delays. Most Amherst closings go through a local Erie County title company in 2–3 weeks. Estate situations, out-of-state heirs, or tenant coordination may need more time — we work around your situation every time.

Yes. Delinquent Erie County property taxes don’t need to be cleared before we close. All outstanding taxes, liens, mortgages, and judgments are paid from the sale proceeds at closing. You bring nothing to the closing table. If the property also has open OBI violations or code citations, those are addressed as part of the closing process — we work directly with Erie County.

Single-family homes, duplexes, multi-family properties, condos, and vacant land throughout all four Amherst zip codes — 14051, 14068, 14226, and 14228. The dominant types are 1940s–1960s Colonials and Capes in Snyder and Eggertsville, older ranches and split-levels along Maple Rd and Transit Rd, and UB-area rental properties across all conditions. If you own it in Amherst, we’ll look at it.

Yes — and the UB area near North Campus is one of our most active rental buying zones. You do not need to evict tenants before selling. We coordinate walkthroughs with occupants, handle all required NY State tenant notifications after closing, and take over all landlord responsibilities from day one. We’ve bought occupied rentals throughout Amherst and across Erie County.

Yes. Nickel City Buyers, LLC is locally owned and operated in Western New York — not a national iBuyer or out-of-state fund. We’ve been buying homes in Amherst and all of Erie County since 2013, with 300+ homes purchased. BBB-accredited with an A+ rating and 33 five-star Google reviews from real WNY homeowners. When you call, you speak directly with our local team at (716) 557-7005.