Hi, I’m Walt
I own Next Door Properties. Two people, a real office, and a phone that one of us actually picks up.
Call or text or start with your address
Who you are dealing with
Walt Lipski
Owner, Next Door Properties LLC · Middletown, Connecticut
“A tall guy with a big heart. A USMC vet with a duty and dedication to help people out of their tough situations. If you have a distressed property or a situation that makes holding a property difficult I’m happy to help. I have 30 years experience solving people’s problems.”
I served in the Marine Corps, came back to Connecticut, and studied computer science. I spent a career in programming, network engineering and cloud architecture, managing large projects and larger teams, and then I started buying houses in and did not go back.
What I like about it is the part that surprised me. Most people who call are not selling a house so much as trying to get out from under one, and being the person who can take that off them turns out to be better work than anything I did before.
The company
Next Door Properties is Mary and me. Between us we take the call, come and look, and make the offer. Nobody hands you to a closer, because there is not one.
I walk the house and I sign the offer. If the number does not work for you, say so to me directly and I will tell you what I can and cannot move.
The office is 386 Main Street, 4th Floor, Middletown, Connecticut. It is a real address with real people in it and you are welcome to come by.
Houses we bought, and what the visit looks like
Our own photographs, not stock.
Before and after
This is what happens to the house once you have your money and the keys are ours. From our own files.
Most cash offers do not come from the buyer
This is the thing I wish more sellers knew before they start ringing round.
A lot of the offers you will get come from somebody who does not intend to buy your house at all. They put it under contract and then look for an investor to sell that contract to. It is legal, and sometimes it works out fine.
It also explains the two complaints I hear most: a big number on the phone that comes down later, and a closing date that keeps sliding while somebody hunts for the actual buyer.
We buy with our own money and put our own name on the deed. That is not a virtue, it is just a different business model, and it means the number I give you is one I have to fund and there is nobody behind me to let you down.
Ask me that question. Then ask the next company. You will learn more from the two answers than from any website, including this one.
A cash home buyer you can actually check up on
You should be able to check up on anyone making an offer on your house. Here is what there is to check on Next Door Properties LLC.
A registered Connecticut company
Next Door Properties LLC is a Connecticut limited liability company. You can verify the registration yourself through the Connecticut Secretary of the State business records search at service.ct.gov.
An office you can find
386 Main Street, 4th Floor, Middletown. Not a PO box and not a virtual address. The phone is answered by Walt or Mary.
A principal buyer, not a brokerage
We buy with our own money and take title ourselves. We are not a licensed real estate brokerage, we do not list property, and we do not represent sellers. That is why there is no commission, and it is also why the offer we make is one we have to fund.
Buying since 2016
Walt Lipski has been buying residential property since 2016, after serving in the Marine Corps and a career in software and network engineering. He buys houses himself, which is the short answer to why the process gets explained rather than performed.
Closings run by a licensed closer
Who runs a closing depends on the state. Connecticut, where we are based, requires an attorney; much of the country uses a title or escrow company instead. Either way your sale closes through a licensed third party, not across our kitchen table, and you get a settlement statement itemising every dollar that moves.
Check us before you sign
Do not take our word for any of it. The profiles are public and the reviews on them are not ours to edit: Google · Facebook · Zillow · Houzz.
Free help that is not us
If you are behind on payments, speak to a HUD-approved housing counsellor. The CFPB keeps the directory and the service is free in every state. Do it whether or not you ever ring us. It costs you nothing and it does not cost you a sale.
Disclosure. Next Door Properties LLC is a real estate investment company that buys property for its own account, intending to repair and resell it at a profit. A cash offer is below full retail market value, in exchange for speed, certainty, as-is condition, and no commissions, repairs or closing costs. Nothing on this page is legal, tax or financial advice. Foreclosure procedure, disclosure duties and closing practice all differ by state and by case; speak to an attorney licensed where your property is.
We buy houses reviews, from the sellers themselves
These are on our reviews page, unedited, from Connecticut out to Ohio and Georgia. The situations are the ones people ring us about most.
A weight lifted
We had a few code violations and couldn’t afford the repairs. Most buyers backed out. They understood the situation and didn’t judge. We closed in under three weeks. It felt like a weight lifted.
The relief was immediate
I’m a landlord with a rental that had constant tenant problems. I didn’t want to clean it or deal with inspections. They purchased the property as-is and took over everything. The relief was immediate.
Cash offer within 24 hours
I was going through a divorce and needed to sell quickly. Listing with an agent would’ve taken months. They made a direct cash offer within 24 hours and closed on my timeline. It was fast and professional.
Needed major repairs
My inherited property needed major repairs. The roof, plumbing, everything. I couldn’t afford to fix it. They bought the house as-is and explained every step clearly. I felt respected and never pressured. The process was simple and private.
I was facing foreclosure
I was facing foreclosure and didn’t know where to turn. The bank was calling every day. They gave me a fair cash offer, handled everything, and closed in just 14 days. No repairs, no showings, no stress. If you need to sell your house fast in Connecticut, these are the people to call.
Professional and kept his word
I had a great experience selling my house through them. The process was smooth and efficient, and I was in contact with Andrew, who was professional and kept his word. He bought my house for cash, which was a relief. I would highly recommend this company and Andrew to anyone looking to sell their house quickly and for cash.
I would totally recommend them
These people helped me and my brother thru probate and a few other problems we had. Andrew were caring.i felt like was selling our house to a member or the family. I would totally recommend them to anyone that needs to sell there house.
100% recommend using this service
Walter took good care of us. The process is simple. Closing was easy. If you want to sell your home for cash I 100% recommend using this service.
Porsha W.
Atlanta, GA
Couldn’t have been a smoother transaction
Sean was great to work with. He explained everything from beginning until end and was in constant communication during the process. Couldn’t have been a smoother transaction. Highly recommend
Get your cash offer
Put the address in. We come back within a day with a number and the three figures behind it, and then it is yours to do what you like with. Take it to an agent and ask them to beat it if you want.
Takes about a minute. No fee, and nothing to sign to see the number.
Get a fair cash offer on your house
Put the address in and we will come back within a day with a number and the workings. Then it is yours to do what you like with. Take it to an agent and ask them to beat it, sit on it for a month, or ignore it entirely.
You will get Walt or Mary. No call centre, no script, and no pressure to decide anything while you are on the phone.
You are never under any obligation to accept our offer, and we do not pressure anyone. We just want you to do what is best for you, whether you sell to us, sell it to somebody else, or do not sell at all.