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Sell your Garfield, NJ house fast for cash
We buy houses in any condition in Garfield — no agent, no commission, no repairs, no cleanout. We cover the New Jersey realty transfer fee and close on the date you pick.
Garfield, Bergen County
What we see in Garfield
Garfield is a city of about 32,700 people on the east bank of the Passaic River, with bridges across to Passaic and Clifton. It borders Elmwood Park, Lodi, Saddle Brook, and South Hackensack, and the Saddle River separates it from Wallington. Development began in 1873 as East Passaic; the name changed to Garfield in 1881, it became a borough in 1898, and a city in 1917. Garfield and Plauderville stations serve the Bergen County Line, and sections include Belmont, Bogart Heights, Dundee Dam, and Plauderville. There are about 12,400 housing units.
Selling a house in Garfield: what's different here
Chromium cleanup site
A 1983 spill of about 3,600 gallons of chromic acid at the former E.C. Electroplating plant created the Garfield Groundwater Contamination Superfund site. In 2016 the EPA announced a $37 million cleanup because the company was no longer in business. Being near the site can unsettle buyers and lenders. We buy as-is and don't require environmental testing.
Between two rivers
The Passaic River runs along Garfield's west side and the Saddle River along its border with Wallington. Houses on low streets near either river can fall in or near mapped flood zones, adding insurance costs and disclosure questions for a financed buyer. We check flood status ourselves and make a cash offer that accounts for it.
A dense, long-settled city
Garfield packs about 12,400 homes into just over two square miles, and its growth goes back to Gilbert Bogart's houses of 1873. Long-held houses here can come with older systems, past repairs, or a full house of belongings. We buy from owners and estates and handle the clean-out after closing.
Garfield and next door
Where we buy around Garfield
Garfield and the towns around it. We also buy in every Bergen County municipality.
- Garfield
- Elmwood Park
- Lodi
- Saddle Brook
- South Hackensack
- Wallington
- Passaic
- Clifton
The offer, in plain terms
What you don't pay for
- CommissionsNo listing agent, no buyer's agent, no 5–6% off the top.
- Realty transfer feeNew Jersey's transfer fee is normally the seller's cost. We cover it.
- Repairs & inspectionsRoof, furnace, foundation, mold — we buy it in that condition.
- CleanoutTake what you want. Leave everything else in the house. We handle it.
- Closing costsTitle, settlement, and recording fees are on us.
- Showings & waitingOne walkthrough. No lockbox, no open houses, no financing falling through.
No situation is too complicated
Houses we buy in Garfield every week
Questions from Garfield sellers
Garfield FAQ
Does living near the Garfield chromium site affect selling my house?
It can make some retail buyers cautious. We still buy in that area and price the house on its condition and nearby sales.
Do you buy two-family houses in Garfield with tenants?
Yes. We buy multi-family houses with tenants in place, so you don't need to deliver the property vacant.
Do all the heirs have to agree before an inherited house can be sold?
In New Jersey, an inherited house is sold through the estate, so the executor or court-appointed administrator signs the sale. We talk with each heir separately and privately, so no one has to negotiate as a group, and we'll walk you through getting an administrator appointed if that hasn't happened yet.
How fast can you close on a Garfield house?
Thirty days is typical, and clean files can move faster. If you need more time, we'll write the date you want into the contract.
Are you a local company?
Yes. We're a New Jersey company based in Toms River, and we buy in all 21 counties, including Bergen County. We are BBB accredited with an A+ rating, listed under our affiliate Gembrook Properties.
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