Do you buy houses as-is in Ames and Story County?
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We buy houses in Ames and Story County, Iowa.
Ames, IA · About USA Home Buyers
About USA Home Buyers in Ames, IA
USA Home Buyers is a national homebuyer with local market handling. We buy houses as-is in Ames and Story County, Iowa, and give sellers a direct cash-offer option to compare.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to request a written cash offer.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
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Who we are
USA Home Buyers is a national homebuyer with local market handling. We serve Ames and Story County, Iowa; our headquarters is in King of Prussia, PA, not Ames.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form on this page to tell us about the house. Nearby sellers are welcome to call.
Experience
Our founder bought his first property in 2004 — more than 20 years of buying houses.
We've helped homeowners in just about every situation you can imagine — thousands of times. When you're working with someone, you want to know they've seen it before. We have.
Your offer and closing
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Signing from another location
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
We have two ways to buy. A Cash Offer is built for speed, condition, and tough situations — heavy repairs, tight timelines, difficult circumstances. EZ Sale is often the better fit when the house doesn't need major repairs and you want a higher number. Either way, you compare written numbers and you pick what works best for you.
Swipe across the table to compare all four selling options.
| Factor | List with a realtor | FSBO | Cash Offer | EZ Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Market-dependent | Market-dependent | 30 days or less | 60 days or less |
| Price | Highest, if it sells | Varies | Lower price | Higher price than the Cash Offer |
| Repairs | Repairs may be needed before listing or after inspection | The seller handles repair decisions | No repairs | No repairs |
| Commissions | Agent commissions apply under the listing agreement | No listing-agent commission; the seller handles the sale | No commissions | No commissions |
| Closing costs | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | Seller costs depend on the contract and settlement statement | No closing costs | No closing costs |
| Showings | The seller prepares for and coordinates showings | The seller markets the property and coordinates showings | None | None |
| Who buys | Retail buyer | Retail buyer | USA Home Buyers buys directly | Goes to one of our partners |
| Certainty | Depends on the buyer, inspections, financing, and contract | Depends on finding and qualifying a buyer | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. |
| Net proceeds | Compare the expected sale price after commissions, repairs, costs, and waiting | Compare the expected sale price after seller-managed costs and work | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. | Compare the written price after your payoff and other property obligations. No commissions. No closing costs. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Ames, IA calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. The location shown is each seller's actual town; these nearby reviews are not presented as Ames transactions. Nearby sellers are welcome.
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Local help for Ames sellers
Ames is in Story County, Iowa. Use the calculator to compare possible sale proceeds with your own assumptions. The county and state links below are starting points for public records; confirm which records apply to a specific property with the title company.
Ames, IA Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Story County Recorder and vital records ↗Story County real estate and property records ↗Story County Assessor and property values ↗Story County Beacon property search ↗Iowa Land Records ↗
Questions about selling in Ames
When will I get a written cash offer?
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
What do I receive before I decide?
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Can I sell if I am outside Ames?
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
What closing costs do you pay?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
How do Cash Offer and EZ Sale differ?
We have two ways to buy. A Cash Offer is built for speed, condition, and tough situations — heavy repairs, tight timelines, difficult circumstances. EZ Sale is often the better fit when the house doesn't need major repairs and you want a higher number. Either way, you compare written numbers and you pick what works best for you.
Where is USA Home Buyers based?
Our headquarters is in King of Prussia, PA. We serve Ames and Story County, Iowa; Ames is not our office location.
Talk with us about the property
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form below. Nearby sellers are welcome to call.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.