If you’re trying to sell my house fast Old Hickory TN style — meaning a real cash close, no agent, no repairs, no drama — you’re in the right place. I’m Tasha, a local Tennessee investor, and I’ve been buying houses in the Nashville metro for years. Old Hickory is one of my favorite pockets because it still feels like a small town tucked against the lake, even with downtown Nashville fifteen minutes down Lebanon Pike.
Here’s the thing I want you to know up front: I don’t lowball. A lot of the “we buy houses” signs you see stapled to telephone poles around Old Hickory Boulevard belong to wholesalers who offer 30 to 50 cents on the dollar and then try to flip the contract. That’s not me. I make a fair cash offer based on what the house is actually worth in its current condition, and I put it in writing within 24 hours.
If that sounds like the kind of conversation you want to have, call me directly at 615-436-8003 or fill out the short form on sellmyhousefasttn.com. No pressure, no obligation, no fifty follow-up texts from a call center.
How I buy houses in Old Hickory
My process is short on purpose. Selling a house shouldn’t take three months of showings and inspections when you just need it done.
- You call or fill out the form. Tell me the address, the basic condition, and your timeline. The call usually takes ten minutes. I’ll ask a few questions about the roof, the HVAC, and whether anyone is living in the house. I’m not running a credit check or sending an appraiser.
- I make a fair cash offer within 24 hours. I pull the comps myself, factor in the real cost of any repairs the house needs, and give you a number that makes sense for both of us. If you want me to walk you through how I got there, I will. No black box.
- We close at a local title company. You pick the date. I’ve closed in as little as 7 days when the title comes back clean. If you need 45 days because you’re waiting on a new place, that works too. You bring an ID, sign the papers, and walk out with a check or a wire.
That’s it. No commissions. No closing costs on your side. No “we found something on inspection, can you knock off fifteen grand?”
Why sellers in Old Hickory choose me over a realtor
Listing with an agent is the right move for some houses. If your place is updated, clean, and you have time to deal with showings, an agent can get you top dollar. I’ll tell you that honestly. But a lot of the folks who call me are in a different situation, and the math just doesn’t work the same way.
- No repairs. I buy houses with foundation cracks, old galvanized plumbing, knob-and-tube wiring, fire damage, mold, hoarder situations. You don’t fix a thing.
- No showings. Nobody walks through your house on a Saturday afternoon. I come once, sometimes not even that if you send me a few photos.
- No commissions. A 6% agent commission on a $300,000 house is $18,000. That comes out of your pocket.
- No financing falling through. About one in five traditional sales falls apart at the last minute because the buyer’s loan doesn’t go through. I pay cash. There’s no underwriter to please.
- Real timeline. An agent listing in Old Hickory might sit 30 to 90 days, then 30 to 45 more days to close. I can have you funded in a week.
- I answer my phone. Not a virtual assistant. Not a form on a website that routes to seven different investors. Me.
What kinds of houses I buy in Old Hickory
Pretty much anything with four walls and a roof, and sometimes I’m flexible on the roof. The condition doesn’t scare me off — that’s the whole point of selling to a cash buyer.
- Inherited houses, often full of decades of belongings, where the family lives out of state and just wants it handled
- Houses going through divorce where both parties need a clean, fast split
- Rental properties with tenants you’re tired of managing (I’ll buy occupied, no problem)
- Pre-foreclosure situations where you need to close before the auction date
- Fire damage, water damage, storm damage where insurance didn’t cover enough
- Older homes near the Hermitage and Old Hickory Village with original wiring and plumbing that scares off retail buyers
- Houses with structural issues, settling, or foundation problems
- Hoarder homes and houses that haven’t been cleaned out in years
- Vacant houses you’ve been carrying for months and you’re done paying the mortgage on an empty place
- Updated, move-in-ready homes too — sometimes a clean cash close is just easier than dealing with showings
Neighborhoods in Old Hickory I’ve bought in
Old Hickory has a mix you don’t find everywhere — historic mill village homes, lake properties, mid-century ranches, and newer builds all within a few miles of each other. A few of the areas I work in regularly:
- Old Hickory Village — the historic district built for the DuPont powder plant workers. Lots of charm, lots of original features, and a lot of houses that need work behind the walls.
- Rayon City — small, tight-knit, and full of houses with real bones.
- Lakewood — close to Old Hickory Lake, mix of older homes and newer construction.
- Riverwood — quieter pocket with mature trees and good lot sizes.
- Hermitage area — technically next door, but I buy here all the time too.
- Anywhere along Old Hickory Boulevard from the lake down toward Andrew Jackson Parkway.
If your street isn’t on this list, it doesn’t matter. If it’s in the 37138 zip, I want to look at it.
A few months back I worked with a woman whose mother had passed and left her a small ranch off Robinson Road. She lived in Memphis, the house had sat empty for almost a year, and every trip across the state to deal with it cost her a weekend and a tank of gas. The yard had gotten away from her, the neighbors were starting to complain, and a wholesaler had offered her a number so low she nearly cried. I drove out, walked the house, and gave her a fair number the same afternoon. We closed three weeks later at a title company in Hendersonville. She didn’t have to clean anything out — I told her to take what she wanted and leave the rest. That’s the kind of situation I’m built for.
What you walk away with
Here’s exactly what the deal looks like from your side:
- A fair cash price based on real comps and real repair costs — not 50% of value with a smile
- Cash in your account in as little as 7 days, or whenever you want to close
- $0 in commissions — you don’t pay an agent because there isn’t one
- $0 in closing costs on your side — I cover the title work and standard seller costs
- $0 in repairs — I take the house exactly how it sits
- No cleaning required — leave whatever you don’t want
- No inspection contingencies — what I offer is what I pay
- A local title company you can drive to, not some out-of-state closing scheme
Frequently asked questions about selling fast in Old Hickory
How is your offer actually fair if you’re paying cash?
I make my money by buying houses that need work, fixing them up, and either renting them or reselling them. I’m not trying to flip your contract to another investor for a quick fee. That means I can pay closer to actual value because I have a real exit. I’ll walk you through the math if you want to see it.
How fast can you really close in Old Hickory?
Seven days is the fastest I’ve done when title comes back clean and there are no liens. Most deals close in two to three weeks. If you need longer, that’s fine — I’ll close on your timeline.
Do I have to clean the house out?
No. Take what you want, leave the rest. I deal with it. This matters a lot for inherited properties where the thought of sorting through forty years of stuff is overwhelming.
What if I still owe money on the mortgage?
That’s normal. The title company pays off your loan at closing out of the sale proceeds, and you get whatever is left. As long as the offer covers the loan balance, you’re fine.
What if I’m behind on payments or facing foreclosure?
Call me sooner rather than later. The earlier we start, the more options you have. I’ve closed deals days before an auction date, but the timeline gets tight fast.
Do you buy houses with tenants in them?
Yes. You don’t have to evict anyone or wait for a lease to end. I buy occupied properties all the time.
Is there any cost to get an offer?
No. The call is free, the offer is free, and there’s no obligation to accept. If the number doesn’t work for you, we shake hands and you keep looking.
Ready to get your cash offer?
If you’ve read this far, you probably have a house in Old Hickory you want to be done with. Let’s have a real conversation about it. No hard sell, no pressure, just a fair number and a clear timeline so you know your options!
Call me directly at 615-436-8003 or fill out the short form on the homepage at sellmyhousefasttn.com. I answer my own phone. If I miss you, I call back the same day.
— Tasha