Can I sell my Aberdeen house without fixing it first?
Yes. We buy houses as-is in Aberdeen and Brown County, South Dakota. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. The written offer and written terms come before you commit, with a title-company closing.
As-is describes the condition of the house; it does not tell you the offer price or what you would keep. Compare the written terms with the work, costs, and time involved in your other choices.
What market facts help you compare the options?
Zillow’s typical home value is $243,640 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Aberdeen, SD). It is market context, not a value or offer for your particular house.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Aberdeen
Homes in Aberdeen, SD sold for a median of $284,864 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Aberdeen, SD spent a median of 58 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.
Which selling option fits an as-is Aberdeen house?
List with an agent
Ask whether listing the house in its current condition fits your plan or whether you would choose repairs first. Compare preparation, showing access, the charges in your listing agreement, and bills you may carry while it is for sale.
Sell it yourself
You arrange marketing, buyer conversations, property access, price discussions, and sale coordination, or choose professional help for parts you do not want to manage. Include your time and any help you choose in the comparison.
A direct sale is another option. USA Home Buyers has two ways to buy. 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.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
Compare the written numbers for the Cash Offer and EZ Sale with a realistic listing or sale-by-owner plan for the actual house.
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. |
Compare what you would keep after costs with the Aberdeen calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Which Aberdeen details matter if you are considering repairs?
For a house within Aberdeen city limits, the City handles planning and zoning; Brown County Planning and Zoning applies in county jurisdiction. The City lists a narrow repair exception for an owner-occupied detached single-family home, not rental or designated historic property. We buy as-is, so repairs are not required to sell to us. See the City of Aberdeen planning page, Brown County planning page, and City Building Inspection page.
Which costs should you compare?
For a listing or sale by owner, compare repairs and cleanup you choose, selling costs, and the bills you may carry while the house is for sale. For a direct sale, compare the written price and terms with the payoff and other property costs. A higher asking price alone does not show what you may keep.
South Dakota charges a real-estate transfer fee of 50 cents for each $500 of value, or any fraction of $500. State law makes the grantor—the person transferring the property—legally responsible unless an exemption applies. Read South Dakota Codified Laws § 43-4-21.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the South Dakota real-estate transfer fee. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate. Use the Aberdeen home-sale net-proceeds calculator to compare planning assumptions for your house.
What can you do now?
If you are comparing a direct sale with listing or selling yourself, we can talk through the house’s condition, occupancy, and the timing that matters to you.
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, or use the form above to ask for an offer.
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.”
Common Aberdeen as-is sale questions
Can I sell an as-is house in Aberdeen?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Aberdeen and Brown County, South Dakota. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
What are my options for selling an as-is house?
You can list with an agent, sell the house yourself, or compare USA Home Buyers’ 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.
How does South Dakota’s real-estate transfer fee work?
South Dakota charges a real-estate transfer fee of 50 cents for each $500 of value, or fraction of $500. State law makes the grantor—the person transferring the property—legally responsible unless an exemption applies. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the South Dakota real-estate transfer fee. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Want to talk through an Aberdeen house?
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, or tell us about the property and request a written cash offer.