Commonly Asked Questions
Will you be listing my house on the MLS or actually buying it?
Great question! We are professional cash home buyers, not agents. We purchase properties that meet our buying criteria then renovate and resell or rent them out. Our cash offers provide faster closings than listing through an agent.
Do you pay fair prices for properties?
Many of the houses we purchase are below market value (we do this so we can resell it at a profit to another homeowner). We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. However, in our experience, many sellers aren’t necessarily expecting a large “windfall” on the property but rather appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time or effort or expense is required on your part of fix up the property or pays agent fees. If that’s what you’re looking for and you see the value in getting your house sold fast… let’s see if we can come to a fair win-win price. (Besides, our no-obligation pricing commitment means that you do not have to move forward with the offer we give… but it’s good to know what we’re offering!).
How do you determine the price to offer on my house?
Great question and we’re an open book: Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the values of comparable houses sold in the area recently. As you know, house values have taken a huge hit in the last 5 years and most areas still haven’t seen prices come back up. We take many pieces of information into consideration… and come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you too.
How quickly can you close?
We can close incredibly fast with our streamlined cash offers… We aim to close within 7-10 days once an offer is accepted. There’s no long closing delays waiting for financing, inspections, or appraisals. We have the funds readily available to buy properties with cash and close quickly. Our expedited timeline benefits motivated sellers who need to move fast. Whether you’re relocating out of state or facing foreclosure, we can provide a fast and convenient closing. Sell to us and you could have cash in hand within a week or two. Our swift timeline alleviates the hassle of traditional 60-180 day marketing periods followed by 30-45 day closings. Let us know if you need to close quickly! We’re ready to buy your house fast with an all-cash offer.
Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?
This is what makes us stand out from the traditional method of selling your house: There are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house to us. We’ll make you an offer, and if it’s a fit then we’ll buy your house (and we’ll often pay for the closing costs too!). No hassle. No fees. We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house (if any) and sell it for a profit (we’re taking the risks here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not, once we buy the house from you… the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the burden of the property and its payments… and often with cash in your hand).
How are you different from a real estate agent?
Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them. The agent shows the properties to prospective buyers if there are any (the average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months) and then takes a percentage of the sale price if they find a buyer. Oftentimes, the agent’s commission is 3-6% of the sale price of your house (so if it’s a $100,000 house, you’ll pay between $3,000 – $6,000 in commissions to an agent). Agents provide a great service for those that can wait 6-12 months to sell and who don’t mind giving up some of that sale price to pay for the commissions. But that’s where we’re different: We’re not agents, we’re home buyers. Our company actually buys houses. We don’t list houses. Since we’re actually the ones buying the house from you, and we pay with all cash… we can make a decision to buy your house within a couple of days (sometimes the same day). Again, we make our living by taking the risk to buy the house with our own cash, repair the house, and market it ourselves to find a buyer (which is the hard part in this market).
Is there any obligation when I submit my info?
There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer that’s fair for you and fair for us. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to us… and we won’t hassle you, won’t harass you… it’s 100% your decision and we’ll let you decide what’s right for you.
How much experience does your team have?
Our family has extensive experience with buying and renovating homes over the past few decades. We’ve been doing this for over 40 years across the southeastern Wisconsin area. In just the past 3 years alone, we’ve renovated and sold over 30 houses. Flipping and renovating homes is a passion of ours. We love taking old, run down houses and turning them into beautiful, modern spaces. There’s something extremely rewarding about taking an outdated, neglected property, giving it new life and transforming it into someone’s dream home.
Will I have to make repairs before closing?
Not at all! We buy homes as-is, so you won’t have to make any repairs before closing. Our cash offers come with no repair contingencies. We actually specialize in buying older houses that need work. We’ll handle any renovations or upgrades needed to resell or rent out the property ourselves later on. Selling to us allows you to avoid the hassle and expense of repairs. You can sell your house just as it is and we’ll take care of the rest. Our streamlined process makes it fast and easy for motivated sellers.