sandra "Sandy" Cantu, Owner & Investor — 25+ Years
Cash Buyer & Real Estate Investor
stephanie o.
★★★★★
Sandy has been a godsend. She got my home sold pretty quickly, especially considering that it was not an easy sell- but Sandy worked night and day to make it happen. What I most admire is her honesty, clear communication, and commitment. She really cares about her clients and bends over backwards to help them get what they need. She’s realistic and she knows what she’s talking about, so trust her. I felt supported and confident in my decision to work with her every step of the way. I’d recommend her to anyone and I’m so grateful! It’s sold!
DAVIN CAPITAL LLC
Professional and knowledgeable about the market. Great communication, closing a deal was smooth and stress-free
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you have options, even though it doesn't feel that way
When you’re facing financial pressure, a difficult life change, or a property you simply need to be done with, it can feel like you’re out of choices. You’re not. Sandy Cantu has been helping homeowners find a clear path forward for over 25 years — and the first conversation is always free, always honest, and always pressure-free.
Whether you need cash in hand fast, or you just need someone to sit down and explain your options without an agenda, Sandy is that person. She’s not a call center. She’s not a middleman. She picks up the phone herself.
we understand what you're going through
Every seller who calls Sandy has a story. Some are behind on payments and watching foreclosure get closer every week. Some are navigating the grief and chaos of an inherited property after losing a loved one. Some are in the middle of a divorce, trying to figure out what to do with a shared home when trust has broken down. Some are exhausted landlords. Some just need to move — fast.
Whatever brought you here, Sandy has seen it. She doesn’t judge the situation. She helps you solve it.
Common situations we help with: foreclosure and pre-foreclosure, probate and inherited properties, divorce and separation, family disputes over property, behind on taxes or payments, major repairs you can’t afford, relocation on a tight timeline, tired landlords, estate clean-outs.
a cash offer you can trust
There is a lot of confusion in this industry. Wholesalers will promise you the world, lock you into a contract, then come back with a number far below what they originally said. Some will even file that contract to cloud your title, making it difficult for you to walk away or sell to anyone else.
Sandy operates differently. When she makes you an offer, it’s a real number — based on 25 years of knowing this market inside and out. No bait-and-switch. No surprise deductions at the closing table. No games. If a cash sale isn’t the right move for your situation, Sandy will tell you that too.
You deserve a straight answer. That’s what Sandy gives every single seller, every single time.
LOCAL, EXPERIENCED, AND PERSONALLY INVESTED
Sandy Buys Houses is a family-owned, BBB-Accredited Business based in Tampa, Florida. Sandy has personally completed transactions across three states and has worked with sellers in some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. She doesn’t send an assistant. She doesn’t hand you off to a team. You work with Sandy — start to finish.
That personal accountability matters. When you’re making one of the most important financial decisions of your life, you deserve to work with someone who has something at stake too — their name, their reputation, and their community.
Serving homeowners across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Dunedin, Bellair Bluffs, Sarasota, Bradenton, Naples, Fort Myers, and all of Southwest Florida.