Operating in 5 active markets across 4 states—Kentucky, Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia—Rapid Fire Home Buyers is a trusted real estate investment company dedicated to helping sellers navigate the home-selling process quickly, easily, and without hassle. The team specializes in buying homes as-is, providing fair offers and fast closings while helping investors breathe new life into properties. At the heart of Rapid Fire’s mission is a commitment to people—whether it’s providing a seamless experience for sellers, revitalizing neighborhoods, or giving back through charitable efforts like donating homes to families in need.

Dependability and speed are key to making transactions smooth for both the sellers and investors they serve. According to Tate Martin, Director of Marketing for Rapid Fire and based in Lexington, Kentucky, technology plays a vital role in keeping deals moving forward without unnecessary delays or risk.

Losing Deals Over Payment Failures

Before integrating Earnnest, Rapid Fire Home Buyers relied on a slower, less reliable process for collecting earnest money. Waiting for physical checks frequently causes unnecessary delays—which impacts all parties involved in a real estate transaction.

At Rapid Fire’s Georgia office, a buyer guaranteed that their earnest money had been submitted for a Friday closing. The seller was counting on the deal and needed to close as soon as possible. But when closing day came, they discovered the check had never been sent. As a result, the deal fell through, and the buyer, embarrassed by the mistake, decided not to work with them again.

This experience made it clear that Rapid Fire needed a secure, trackable, and dependable process to protect each of their deals. Since adopting Earnnest, Rapid Fire has seen measurable improvements in both efficiency and reliability.

The Results of Adopting Earnnest

96.1% Collection Rate
Up 14% from their previous process.

Earnest Money Collected Twice as Fast
Reduced from an average of 6 days to just 3.

Hours Saved
No more chasing down missing earnest money deposits.

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Earnnest’s digital, secure platform helps Rapid Fire collect earnest money faster and more consistently—giving sellers, buyers, and their team greater confidence in every transaction. With a dedicated investment sales specialist in each market, Rapid Fire works with a range of investors.

“Earnnest is the best thing we’ve implemented in the last year. We’ve probably added 20 to 30 different tools or processes, and this one’s had the biggest impact,” said Jacob Casarez, Investment Sales Specialist for Rapid Fire Georgia.

Earnnest ensures a consistent, secure experience every time. It’s not just about convenience—timing matters, and Rapid Fire’s use of Earnnest helps eliminate unnecessary delays so buyers and sellers can move forward confidently.

Rapid Fire Home Buyers takes pride in contributing to the communities they serve. From investing in neighborhood revitalization to supporting local charities, their commitment goes beyond the transaction. Their technology choices—including Earnnest—help reinforce that mission by ensuring smoother processes and better outcomes for everyone involved.

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