Ottumwa, Iowa · Wapello County · About USA Home Buyers
About USA Home Buyers in Ottumwa, IA
USA Home Buyers is a national homebuyer with local market handling. We buy houses in Ottumwa and Wapello County, Iowa.
Our headquarters is in King of Prussia, PA.
Call 888-274-5006We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address and what is happening with the house.
Who we are
We buy houses in Ottumwa and Wapello County, Iowa. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Ask for a written cash offer and review the written terms before you decide.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to tell us about the property.
Experience buying houses
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
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
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.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain 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.
Two ways to sell
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 | Yes, partner visits |
| 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 | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. | You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. |
| 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. |
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Local help for Ottumwa and Wapello County
For a building or rental inspection, or a nuisance issue in Ottumwa, contact the City's Building and Code Enforcement department. Wapello County has Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder, and Courts offices.
For broad market context, Zillow's typical home value is $121,448 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Ottumwa, IA).
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Questions about selling in Ottumwa
Do you buy houses as-is in Ottumwa and Wapello County?
Yes. We buy houses in Ottumwa and Wapello County, Iowa. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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?
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
What is the difference between a Cash Offer and EZ Sale?
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.
Can I sign if I am outside Iowa?
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 fees and closing costs do you pay?
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
How do you review the settlement sheet?
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.
Where is USA Home Buyers headquartered?
Our headquarters is in King of Prussia, PA. We buy houses in Ottumwa and Wapello County, Iowa.
Talk with us about your property
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property details through the form. Nearby sellers are welcome, too.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address and what is happening with the house.
Office hours (Eastern time): Mon–Fri: 09:00–20:00; Sat: 10:00–17:00; Sun: closed.