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WE BUY HOUSES AND CONDOS IN HILO
Sell your Hilo house or condo for cash. Rain damage, mold, and old wiring are okay.
Get a Fair Cash Offer on Your Hilo Home, With No Fees and No Obligation
Yes, you can sell your Hilo house fast for cash, as-is. Hawaii Property Buyers LLC buys homes in Hilo town, Kaumana, Waiākea, Keaukaha, and nearby East Hawai’i. You get a fair cash offer within 24 hours, and we can close in as little as 7 days, so you are not waiting months for a buyer who can get a loan.
Key Takeaways for Hilo Owners
- Hilo’s heavy rain is hard on houses. We buy with mold, rot, leaks, and termite damage.
- Most of Hilo is in lava zone 3, and we buy in every zone, including lower Puna.
- We pay the closing costs, and you pay zero commissions.
- An advance of up to $10,000 is available before closing if you need help moving.
Why Hilo Homeowners Call Hawaii Property Buyers
Hassle-Free Process
We handle all the paperwork, so you don’t have to worry about showings, or open houses.
Our Proven Process
You are only three easy steps away from selling your property. Whether you decide to sell or not is your choice.
No Fees or Commissions
Zero realtors commissions, no escrow fees, no closing fees.
Get Paid In CASH
No stress if the buyer is going to get approved for the loan.
Flexible Timelines
We can close in as little as 7 days, or on whatever date works for you.
Sell As-Is
No cleaning, no repairs, we buy your house in as is condition
CASH Advance before Closing
We can give you part of the purchase price in advance before closing
Moving Assistance
We help you move to a different location, whether locally in Hawaii or out of state.
Help Rehoming Pets
We have pets too, so we understand they are part of the family.
Local Expertise
We are locally owned and operated, and we know Hawai’i’s neighborhoods and people.
Look What Others Say About Their Experience with Us
Raymon Bolosan-PajimolaRobert is a stand up guy, professional, and respectful. Always a good time working with him!Wyatt Ma'aRob portrays excellent communication and superb time management. 10/10!!Tara ShimRobert is a knowledgeable and professional investor and realtor who will take good care of you throughout the buying and selling process. His skill set is well rounded when it comes to real estate.Warren RubinRobert is great to work with. He excels with his communication and puts people first. I would recommend working with Robert, especially if you're looking to sell/buy a home. He is always open to answering questions; he is definitely a valuable resource when it comes to any real estate needs.Kevin AubartWe are a private lending business for short-term real estate investment projects. We have done business with Robert Koncal of Hawaii Property Buyers and we highly recommend Robert because he is very professional, diligent and he ensures high standards of quality for his properties. Kevin Aubart, CEO Aubart & Associates dba Profit Path HawaiiMarshall JonesI have worked with Robert many times over the years. He is a true professional and is very knowledgeable about today’s Real Estate landscape. I highly recommend him and his team for any real estate needs you may have.Gio GonzalezI highly recommend working with Hawaii Property Buyers. Robert was very helpful and easy to talk to.Jodie PatarayRobert is not only a true professional but he is such a generous and caring individual. He's very experienced in real estate and has been so patient, answering any questions I have, helping me in whatever way he can. I've enjoyed working with him & will definitely recommend his business and expertise to anyone interested.Gabe SpencerIf you're interested in working with Hawaii Property Buyers, they will not disappoint. Robert and his team provide so much value and the aloha they give is amazing.Nicki LeeRobert at Hawaii Property Buyers provided a solution to my seller’s problems! I recommend them to anyone that needs perspective on what options they have!
How to Sell Your Hilo House for Cash
Fill out the form or call us. We’ll set a time to walk through your Hilo home, ask about the roof, plumbing, and any past water damage, then give you a written offer. You choose the closing date. A Hilo title company handles escrow, and you can leave behind furniture and anything else you don’t want.
1. Fill Out the Form:
Visit our website and fill out the form. It’s easy and takes less than a minute.
2. Receive a Cash Offer:
We will reach out to you with any additional questions and promptly provide a fair cash offer.
3. Stress-Free Sale:
We handle the entire transaction and paperwork, so you can enjoy a stress-free sale with no agent fees, no cleaning, no repairs, and no open houses.
Selling a House in Hilo: Rain, Termites, and Older Homes
Hilo is one of the wettest cities in the United States. The National Weather Service records well over 100 inches of rain a year at Hilo International Airport, and upper Kaumana and Waiākea Uplands get even more. That rain keeps the town green, but it also soaks into old wood framing, feeds mold behind walls, and draws Formosan termites. Many Hilo homes were built in the 1940s to 1970s on post-and-pier foundations, and a retail buyer’s inspector will find every soft spot.
On the Hawai’i Island market as a whole, the median single-family price was about $599,000 in June 2026, according to Title Guaranty of Hawaii. A Hilo home with water damage or an old roof can be hard to finance at any price, because the buyer’s lender wants repairs done first. We skip that step. See selling a house with mold or water damage in Hawaii and selling a house with termite damage.
Lava and tsunami zones around Hilo
Hilo sits on the slope of Mauna Loa. The U.S. Geological Survey places most of the city in lava flow hazard zone 3. History matters here: the 1880–81 Mauna Loa flow stopped in what is now Kaumana, and the 2022 eruption sent lava toward the Saddle Road before it stalled. South of town, Puna’s zone 1 and 2 subdivisions are even harder to insure. Read our guide to selling a house in a lava zone.
Downtown and Bayfront also carry tsunami risk. The 1946 and 1960 tsunamis destroyed much of the old waterfront, which is why the area along the bay is now parks. Homes in the county’s tsunami evacuation and flood zones can face higher insurance costs.
Hilo neighborhoods where we buy
- Downtown Hilo and Pu’ueo: older wood homes and small apartment buildings close to the bay.
- Kaumana and Pi’ihonua: upslope homes with cooler, wetter weather and bigger lots.
- Waiākea, Waiākea Uka, and Kawailani: family neighborhoods near UH Hilo and the schools.
- Keaukaha and Pana’ewa: beachside and agricultural areas near the airport.
- Papaikou, Pepe’ekeo, and Kea’au: plantation towns north and south of the city.
Homes on Hawaiian Home Lands
Some Keaukaha and Pana’ewa homes sit on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands leases. Those leases can only transfer to qualified native Hawaiian beneficiaries, so we cannot buy them. If your home is on DHHL land, we’ll tell you that up front and point you to DHHL for help.
Family homes and title questions
Many Hilo homes have passed down for generations without an updated deed. If the title is still in a grandparent’s name, a cash buyer who works with probate and quiet title can help. See selling a house with title issues in Hawaii.
We also buy across the island on our Big Island page and on the west side in Kona.
Hilo House Selling FAQs
Will you buy a Hilo house with mold?
Yes. Mold is common in Hilo because of the rain. We price the cleanup into our offer, so you don’t need to hire a remediation company first.
Is Hilo in a lava zone?
Most of Hilo is in USGS lava flow hazard zone 3, which carries less risk than Puna’s zones 1 and 2. We buy in all zones, and the zone does not stop a cash closing.
Can you buy a house on Hawaiian Home Lands?
No. DHHL leases can only go to qualified beneficiaries. We will tell you that right away so you don’t lose time.
Do you buy homes in tsunami or flood zones near Hilo Bay?
Yes. We buy in flood and tsunami evacuation zones, and we don’t need you to carry flood insurance for us to close.
How quickly can I get paid?
We can close in as little as 7 days. You can also ask for up to $10,000 of your sale price in advance.
What if the house is still in my late parent’s name?
We can still help. We’ll work with your attorney through probate or a small estate process and close once you have authority to sell.