Questions homeowners ask us

You share some basic details about the property. We talk with you to learn more about the house and what you’re hoping to do. If it fits what we buy, we present an offer and explain the terms.

If you accept, a title company or closing attorney typically handles the title search, paperwork, and closing. Any existing mortgage or liens are usually paid off from the sale proceeds at closing.

Someone on our team reviews your property details and reaches out during business hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Time, 7 days a week) to talk about the house and next steps.

If you’d rather not wait, call or text us at (855) 843-7705.

No. There’s no obligation to accept an offer, and submitting the form or talking with us doesn’t commit you to anything. You decide whether the offer and terms work for you.

Yes. We work with homeowners across the United States who are selling single-family homes. Every property is evaluated on its own, and location is one of several factors in whether we can make an offer.

We look at the location, size, and condition of the house, the repairs it may need, recent sales of comparable homes nearby, and the costs involved in buying and owning the property.

We’re glad to explain how we arrived at a number. Our offer won’t always match what a fully updated home might sell for on the open market, and we’ll be straightforward about that.

Not when you sell directly to Steady House Buyers. We don’t charge a commission.

Other costs can still come up depending on the transaction, such as paying off an existing mortgage, liens, or property taxes owed. We’ll go over those with you before you agree to anything. If your house is currently listed with an agent, review your listing agreement before selling to anyone else.

It depends on the property and the transaction. We may cover certain closing costs, and your offer will spell out who pays what so there are no surprises at the closing table.

We’ll work with you to find a closing timeline that makes sense for your situation. Some sellers want to close soon; others need more time to plan a move. The final date also depends on things like title work and how the sale is structured.

It depends on the property, the title, and the transaction. Because a cash sale doesn’t wait on a buyer’s mortgage approval, it can sometimes move faster than a traditional listing. We won’t promise a date until we know the details and the title company has done its work.

No. We look at houses in their current condition, so you don’t need to make repairs, repaint, or stage anything before we talk. Condition does factor into any offer, and not every property will be a fit.

We do consider houses that need major work, including roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, or water damage issues. Whether we can make an offer depends on the property, but you don’t have to fix anything to find out.

Yes, we consider inherited properties. If the estate is still being settled, the sale may need to go through probate or require signatures from the executor or other heirs.

We can explain what’s typically needed on our end. For legal questions about the estate itself, please talk with a probate attorney in the state where the property is located.

Yes. We consider vacant houses, including homes that have been empty for a long time and homes you’re managing from out of state.

Yes. We consider single-family rental homes, whether they’re currently rented or sitting vacant.

A house with tenants can still be a fit. We’ll ask about the lease, the rent, and the condition of the home.

Tenants have rights that vary by state and by lease, so any sale needs to respect the existing lease and local landlord-tenant law. If you’re unsure about your obligations, a local attorney can advise you.

That’s very common. An existing mortgage is typically paid off at closing from the sale proceeds.

If you owe close to what the house may be worth, or more, tell us upfront. We’d rather have an honest conversation early about whether a sale makes sense.

Tell us what you know. Liens, back taxes, and title problems don’t automatically rule a house out, but they do have to be resolved for a sale to close.

The title company will research these issues, and some situations need help from an attorney. We can’t guarantee that every title issue can be resolved.

Not always. Depending on the property and circumstances, Steady House Buyers may purchase a property directly, work with another buyer, or use another transaction structure such as a novation.

If a specific structure applies to your property, we’ll explain the process and terms before you agree to move forward.

In a wholesale transaction, we sign a purchase agreement with you and then either assign that agreement to another buyer or arrange for another buyer to complete the purchase. That buyer is usually a real estate investor.

You’re still selling your house under the terms you agreed to, but the person or company that closes on it may not be Steady House Buyers. If this applies to your property, we’ll tell you before you sign and explain how it works.

In a novation, you agree to work with us to sell your house to a new buyer, often by preparing the home and marketing it on the open market. When a buyer is found, a new agreement with that buyer replaces the original agreement between you and us.

A novation can take longer than a direct cash sale and isn’t right for every property. If we think it may make sense for your house, we’ll explain the terms in writing so you can decide whether it fits your goals.

For questions about probate, divorce, foreclosure, taxes, or other legal and financial matters, we recommend talking with a qualified professional. We’re happy to explain how our process works, but we don’t provide legal, tax, or financial advice.