Brian Kirchner
Brian grew up in Pittsburgh and went to high school in Carrick. He has spent his career in Pittsburgh real estate and still works in the neighborhoods he grew up around.
Locally owned in Pittsburgh
We Buy Houses in Pittsburgh, As-Is, for Cash
Citylife Home Buyers buys houses directly from owners in Pittsburgh and the counties around it. You get a fair, written cash offer with no repairs, no cleaning, and no commissions, and you choose the closing date.
- No repairs or cleaning
- No commissions
- You pick the closing date
Get your cash offer
Start with the property address. It takes about a minute.
- Locally owned, on E Carson St in the South Side
- We buy as-is, in any condition
- No commissions and no fees to us
- You choose the closing date
Key facts
- Who buys your house
- Citylife Home Buyers, a locally owned company at 1812 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- What we buy
- Houses in any condition, including ones that need major repairs, have tenants, or are part of an estate
- Where
- Pittsburgh and Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Beaver, Butler, and Fayette counties
- Commissions and fees
- None. We are the buyer, not an agent, and we often pay the closing costs too
- Repairs and cleaning
- None needed. You sell the house as-is
- Closing date
- You choose it, from as little as seven days to a later date that fits your move
How it works
Four steps from first call to closing
No showings, no open houses, and no waiting on a buyer's mortgage. Here is what happens after you reach out.
Tell us about the house
Fill out the short form or call 1-833-BUY-PITT. We ask about the address, the condition, and your timing. There is no cost and no obligation.
We talk and see the house
We set up a short call and a time to walk through the house with you, so the offer reflects the real property.
You get a written cash offer
We make a fair, written, all-cash offer and explain how we got to the number. Take the time you need; the decision is yours.
Close on the date you choose
If you accept, a local title company handles the closing. You choose the date, and you can leave behind anything you do not want to take.
Your options
Selling to us or listing with an agent
Both are good options for different sellers. This is how they usually compare, so you can choose what fits.
| Topic | Selling to Citylife | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Who buys the house | We buy it ourselves. We are not agents and we do not list houses. | An agent markets the house and looks for a buyer. |
| Commissions | None. | Usually a commission to the agents, set in the listing agreement. |
| Repairs and cleaning | None. We buy as-is, in any condition. | Often repairs, cleaning, and staging before photos and showings. |
| Showings | One walkthrough with us. | Showings and open houses until a buyer makes an offer. |
| Price | Usually below full market value, because we take on the repairs, the costs, and the risk of resale. | Often closer to full market value, minus commissions, repairs, and the costs of waiting. |
| Timing | You choose the closing date. We pay cash, so there is no wait for a buyer's financing. | Depends on the market, the buyer's financing, and the inspection. |
Situations we help with
Whatever is going on with the house
Most sellers who call us are dealing with more than a house. These are some of the situations we see most often.
Behind on payments or facing foreclosure
Timing matters. We can tell you quickly whether we can buy before a sale date. A housing counselor or attorney can explain your other options.
Read more about behind on payments or facing foreclosureInherited a house
Whether the estate is settled or not, we can talk through timing with you and the family, and buy the house as it sits.
Read more about inherited a houseNeeds repairs
Roof, foundation, water damage, or years of deferred work: we price the repairs into the offer, so you do not have to fix anything.
Read more about needs repairsRental with tenants
You can sell a house with tenants in place. We work around leases and tenants instead of asking you to empty the house first.
Read more about rental with tenantsVacant or out of state
An empty house still costs taxes, insurance, and upkeep. We can handle the sale even if you live far away.
Read more about vacant or out of stateRelocating or downsizing
Pick a closing date that matches your move, and leave behind what you do not want to take with you.
Read more about relocating or downsizing
Testimonials
What sellers say
I sold two properties to CityLife and the team was great. There were no hoops to jump through and the closing was quick and easy.
Bob L. Very professional company It was a pleasure doing business with the company well organized super easy to work with. And very personable. I would not go to any other company but them. I would give them 10 stars, but they only allowed me to give them 5.
Jimmy S. It was the light at the end of the tunnel for me. It was just easy. It's almost, you become, I mean, this is kind of cliche, but you become friends with them. That's how they make you feel…They really rescued me.
Jacquelyn H.
Who you work with
The owners: Brian and Brett
Citylife Home Buyers is locally owned. Brian Kirchner and Brett Zanotto own the company and stand behind every offer.
Brett Zanotto
Brett works with sellers from the first call to the closing table, and keeps each sale moving on the timeline the seller chose.
Where we buy
Houses across Pittsburgh and the counties around it
We buy houses in Pittsburgh and in the six counties around the city. If you are not sure whether your house is in our area, ask us: the call costs nothing.
- Allegheny County
- Westmoreland County
- Washington County
- Beaver County
- Butler County
- Fayette County
FAQ
Questions sellers ask
Will you list my house, or actually buy it?
We buy it. We are not agents and we do not list houses. We buy houses in and around Pittsburgh that fit what we look for, then repair them and resell them or keep them as rentals.
Do you buy houses that need major repairs?
Yes. We buy houses in any condition, including ones that need extensive repairs. You sell as-is, with no cleaning or fixing first.
How do you decide what to offer?
We look at the location, the condition, the repairs the house needs, and what comparable houses nearby have sold for recently. Then we walk you through how we got to the number.
Will your offer be full market value?
Usually not. Most houses we buy are bought below full market value, because we pay for the repairs and take the risk of reselling. What sellers often value is the cash, a closing date they choose, and no repairs, showings, or commissions. You can compare our offer with any other option before you decide.
Are there fees or commissions?
No. There are no commissions or fees when you sell to us, and we often pay the closing costs too.
Is there any obligation when I ask for an offer?
None. We look at the house, make you a cash offer, and the decision is yours. If the answer is no, that is the end of it.
Find out what we can offer for your house
A fair, written cash offer, with no obligation, usually within 24 hours of seeing your house.
Prefer to talk? Call or text 1-833-BUY-PITT.