Every house has a story, but some homes carry a little more weight than others. That was the case with the property at 3720 Earls Court Rd in the Oakhaven neighborhood of Memphis. It’s a simple single-family home built back in 1957 — 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and about 1,369 square feet—nothing fancy, but definitely the kind of place that once held a lot of memories.
You could hear the mixture of stress and relief in their voice when the owner reached out to us. They did not want to go the route of listing the house, dealing with the repairs, or waiting around for months. The property had basically turned into a burden, the kind that sits on your shoulders day after day until someone finally says, “Let me help you with that.”
Our Team Work | That’s where our team stepped in.
At Spencer Buys Houses, we meet people in all kinds of tough situations, inherited homes, tired rentals, sudden life changes, you name it. And because we buy houses in Memphis as-is, folks don’t have to “prepare” their home for us. No deep cleaning. No fixing loose tiles. No repainting the entire place to impress any buyer. None of that.
The biggest problem with this house on Earls Court Rd wasn’t the condition; it was the emotion attached to it. The owner had been debating for months what to do. They’d tried managing it, renting it, even doing little repairs here and there. But when a property starts eating up your energy and money, you eventually hit a moment where you just want some peace.
Our process always starts with a simple conversation. No pushy sales talk. Just: “What’s going on, and how can we make this easier for you?”
After walking through the home and getting a feel for the situation, we made a fair cash offer. No back-and-forth games; no complicated paperwork. Just a clear number and a closing timeline that the seller could actually choose. Honestly, the look of relief on their face said everything.
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The house needed a bit of love — older electrical work, worn flooring, and a few signs of its age — but nothing that scared us. We’ve seen far worse in Memphis. And because we handle all the updates ourselves, the seller didn’t spend a single dollar fixing anything. The closing went smoothly, and within a short time, the owner walked away with cash in hand and a lot less stress. For us, that’s the real win. Buying houses is great, but helping someone feel like they can finally breathe again is even better. That hits different.
So yes, 3720 Earls Court Rd is now part of our growing list of Memphis properties we’ve helped transform. But more importantly, it’s another reminder that not every house needs a long, complicated selling process.
If you’re sitting on a property in Memphis and want to sell inherited homes in Memphis, whether it’s in Oakhaven, Hickory Hill, Berclair, Frayser, or anywhere else, and you’re feeling that same weight, just know this.
Spencer Shadrach is the founder of Spencer Buys Houses, a trusted home-buying company based in Memphis, TN. With over a decade of experience in real estate, Spencer is passionate about helping local homeowners sell their properties quickly and stress-free—no agents, no fees, and no repairs needed. Known for his honest approach and fair cash offers, Spencer has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable house buyers in Memphis. When he’s not guiding sellers through smooth closings, you’ll find him giving back to the Memphis community or spending time with his family.