Based in New York · Buying Nationwide
We Buy Houses & Land As-Is, In Cash.
Empire Key Development is based in New York and buys homes and land in states across the country. A written offer in 24 hours, no agents, no repairs, no fees — and a closing date you pick yourself.
15+
Years buying homes & developing land
1,000+
Properties bought across the country
4.9★
Average seller review
24hr
Turnaround on every offer
How it works
Four Steps, and You Set the Pace on All of Them.
Tell us about the property
Two minutes on the phone or the form. Address, condition, and what your timeline looks like. No pressure and no listing agreement.
We evaluate the house or land
One of our team members reviews the property — in person or remotely, depending on location. Don't clean, don't fix, don't clear anything out. We look at it as it stands.
You get a written offer
A real number in writing within 24 hours, with the math behind it explained. Once you agree, your attorney gets in touch with our attorney to write up the contract.
Close when you want
Pick the date. Two weeks or four months, we work around your move. We cover the closing costs and you take what you want, leave the rest.
Why sell to us
The Houses Agents Tell You to Fix First.
No commissions or fees
No 6% agent split, no closing costs off your side, no surprise deductions at the table. The number we hand you is the number you walk away with.
Sold exactly as-is
Roof, foundation, mold, code violations, hoarded rooms, unfinished construction — we've handled all of it. Nothing needs to be fixed, cleaned, or emptied.
Our own money
We're not wholesalers shopping your contract around. We buy with our own funds, so the offer doesn't move after you sign it.
Built for hard timelines
Pre-foreclosure, an estate, a divorce, a job in another state, or a property you just need gone. We've closed in as little as nine days when it mattered.
Land development
We Don't Just Buy Houses. We Build on Land.
Empire Key Development also acquires land for residential and mixed-use projects. If you own undeveloped property, an infill lot, or a site with stalled plans, we can make you a cash offer.
We develop land too
Beyond houses, we buy raw land, infill lots, and distressed development sites. If you have land you aren't using, we can make you a cash offer and handle the entitlement work.
From single lots to multi-parcel sites
Residential subdivisions, commercial-adjacent parcels, agricultural transition lots — we evaluate quickly and close on terms that work for you.
Based in New York, buying nationwide
Our headquarters are in New York, but our acquisitions team evaluates properties across the country. Wherever the land or house sits, the process stays the same.
Fast, straightforward land deals
Land can sit on the market for years. We cut through the red tape with cash offers, clear due diligence, and flexible closing timelines.
Where we buy
Based in New York. Buying Across the Country.
We started in New York and now acquire homes and land in states across the country. Don't see your state? It's still a yes — just call.
States we actively buy in
- New York
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
- Georgia
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Ohio
- Virginia
- Maryland
- Connecticut
Regions we cover
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Southeast
- Midwest
- Southwest
Sellers
Sellers Who Took the Offer.
"My mother's house sat for a year after she passed. Two agents told me to spend forty grand first. Empire Key walked through once, gave me a number Tuesday, and we closed the first week of the next month."
"I had tenants who weren't leaving and a mortgage I was behind on. They bought it with the tenants still in it and handled the whole thing. Honest guys, and they picked up the phone every single time."
"The offer wasn't the highest number anyone said out loud, but it was the only one that didn't change at the table. That's worth more than it sounds like."
Straight answers
Questions We Get Every Week.
Still unsure about something? Call and ask — we'll tell you if selling to us is the wrong move for you.
How do you decide on the offer?+
We look at what similar properties in your area actually sold for, subtract the work the property needs and our carrying costs, and leave a modest margin. We show you that math on paper — no black box.
Do you buy land as well as houses?+
Yes. We buy raw land, infill lots, and development sites nationwide. If you own land you aren't using, send us the parcel address and we'll give you a cash offer.
Do I have to clean out the house?+
No. Take what matters to you and leave everything else, including furniture, cars in the driveway, and whatever is in the attic. We handle the cleanout at our cost.
What if the house has liens or violations?+
Very common. Open permits, title issues, tax liens, estate paperwork — our attorney sorts it during contract, and it usually doesn't slow the closing down.
Is the offer really free and no obligation?+
Yes. You can take our written offer to an agent or another buyer and compare. Plenty of people do, and some of them list instead. We'd rather you be sure.
How fast can you close?+
Nine days is our record. Two to three weeks is typical. If you need to stay in the property a few weeks after closing, we can usually arrange that too.
Get started
One Call, One Walkthrough, One Real Number.
Tell us about the property and we'll come out this week — or evaluate it remotely if you're outside New York. There's no cost, no contract, and no follow-up campaign if you decide against it.