Got a Letter or Postcard From Restoration Homes? Here’s Why

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Got a Letter or Postcard From Restoration Homes? Here’s Why

If you received a letter or postcard from Restoration Homes, this page explains where your address came from, why we’re reaching out, and what to do if you’re interested — or if you’d rather not receive future mail. Short version: it’s not a scam, it’s not a data leak, and you’re not obligated to do anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

From public property records. County tax assessor offices, recorder of deeds, and the SC Department of Revenue all maintain databases that show who owns what property and where the tax bill is mailed. Those records are legally public — anyone can search them, including investors, real estate agents, journalists, and neighbors. Mailing services aggregate this data and let businesses send letters to homeowners in a defined area (for example, all single-family homes in Lexington County). That's how we found you. It is not from a data leak, a credit pull, or anything you signed up for. If you'd prefer not to receive mail from us, we'll honor a removal request — just let us know.

Most aren't — cash-buyer letters are a normal way investors find off-market properties, and many reputable companies (including Restoration Homes) use them. But not all senders are equal. Watch for red flags: no return address, no real local phone number, no website you can verify, demands for upfront fees, pressure to sign anything immediately, or unrealistic promises ("we pay 95% of value" — nobody does). A legitimate cash buyer will have a verifiable business address, a Better Business Bureau profile, online reviews, and will let you take your time, walk away, or get a second opinion. This is general information, not legal advice — if a letter feels off, you can verify any company through the SC Secretary of State or BBB before responding.

The fastest way to stop mailers from a specific cash buyer is to call or email the company directly and ask to be removed from their list. Reputable buyers (Restoration Homes included) will honor that request. To reduce mail more broadly, you can register with the Direct Marketing Association's mail preference service (DMAchoice.org) and opt out of credit-bureau prescreened offers at OptOutPrescreen.com. Keep in mind: most cash-buyer mail is sourced from public county property records, not private data, so opting out of credit marketing won't stop all of it. The most reliable approach is a direct removal request to each company that mails you.

Restoration Homes mails letters to homeowners across the South Carolina Midlands as part of how we find off-market houses to buy. Your address came from public property records — the same county assessor, deed, and tax-record databases that any real estate professional, journalist, or neighbor can search. It is not a sign that anything is wrong with your house, your taxes, or your finances, and it isn't the result of a data breach. We send mail to a wide list of homeowners in our service area; if you happen to be thinking about selling, the letter gives you a way to reach us. If you're not interested, you can ignore it or ask us to remove your address.

Yes, it's real. Restoration Homes is a locally owned cash home buyer based in Chapin, SC, in business since 2009 and BBB A+ accredited. Postcards and letters are a normal way cash buyers reach homeowners who haven't listed their houses; we've used them for years. The postcard isn't a contract or commitment — it's just an invitation to talk. If you call or fill out the form, we'll ask a few questions about the property, walk through it (in person or by photos/video), and give you a no-obligation cash offer. You can say no at any point. If something in the postcard felt off or unclear, call the number on it and ask — a legitimate buyer will answer plainly.

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