Can I make an offer without giving the seller my home address?

If the LLC is already formed elsewhere, you can use that as the purchasing entity. The seller's attorney will want an address for notices, but it can be your registered agent's address. Same for phone—use a business line or a virtual number. The key is making sure the LLC is in good standing and you have authority to sign.

I’ve done this twice. Both times the seller’s lawyer initially pushed for a personal address, but I insisted on the LLC’s registered agent address as the official contact. They grumbled but accepted it. Just make sure your operating agreement or a resolution authorizes you to sign on behalf of the LLC.

Agreed that using the LLC is the cleanest path., But be aware that some states require the buyer’s name on transfer documents, and if your LLC is the buyer, that’s fine—it’s public. Your personal name might still appear if you sign as manager? Actually, no, you can sign as “Manager” without your personal name appearing on the recorded deed in many cases. But the contract itself might name you as the signatory. It depends on the attorney’s comfort level.

A resolution is rare for single-member LLCs—just a statement in the operating agreement that the member has authority to sign is usually enough. But if the seller’s attorney is nitpicky, a simple consent letter signed by you as member might satisfy them. It’s not a big deal.

You could also propose using an escrow or attorney trust account to hold the deposit, which might reduce their need for your personal details. Some attorneys are more flexible if they feel the transaction is secure. But ultimately, they can’t force you to give a home address if the contract identifies the LLC as the buyer and provides a valid notice address tbh.

Just don’t be surprised if the seller’s attorney wants a personal guarantee if the LLC has no credit history. That would require your personl info. If you’re paying cash, it’s easier.

@larkspur_rise makes a good point. If financing is involved, the lender will need your personal address anyway. But for an all-cash deal, the LLC route works welll.

One more thing: when you record the deed,the grantee is your LLC. The deed will show the LLC’s address (likely the registered agent’s). Your home address won’t appear in the chain of title. The contract might be kept private between parties but some counties scan and index all documents. So if the contract is recorded (rare), that could expose your address if it’s in there. Usually, only the deed is recorded.

If the attorney keeps insisting, you might consider hiring a local real estate attorney to represent you. They can act as your point of contact and shield your personal info. It costs a bit but solves the problem.

Also, a virtual office address for the LLC might be accepted as a business address, but some states require the registered agent’s physical address to be on file. That’s still not your home.

I’d push back politely. Say the LLC is the buyer and all correspondence should go through the registered agent. If they refuse, walk away. There are are other properties.

One caveat: if you’re in a state that requires disclosure of beneficial owners for LLCs (like under the Corporate Transparency Act), that info goes to FinCEN, not public. So it shouldn’t affect the seller’s demands. But be aware that some attorneys might ask for ID for KYC—that’s a separate issue, though.