Can you sell a Raymore house without fixing it first?
Yes. We buy houses as-is in Raymore and Cass County, Missouri. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
What are the practical ways to sell an as-is house?
List with an agent
You can list the house in its current condition and decide with your agent whether to make repairs or clean it first. Compare the listing agreement, any work you choose, and the time and bills involved while the house is for sale.
Sell by owner
You handle the marketing, buyer questions, visits, price discussions, and sale coordination. Include the time and any help you choose to hire when comparing this route with a listing or direct offer.
Compare a direct sale
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is. Compare the written price, terms, timing, and costs for the Cash Offer and EZ Sale with the work and likely net from the other options.
Cash Offer or EZ Sale: compare the written numbers
The comparison below lays out the company’s two programs. Look at who buys the house, what the written terms say, and what you would keep after costs.
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 Raymore calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Which local details help when comparing a sale?
For a Raymore property, contact the Cass County Assessor about its assessment and the Cass County Collector about a property-tax bill. The City of Raymore property-tax page points residents to those county offices.
The Cass County Recorder of Deeds handles land-transaction records. Its real-estate recording information is useful for deed-filing questions.
What costs should you compare?
For a listing or sale by owner, compare the work you choose to do, sale expenses, and the bills you carry while the house is for sale with the written price and terms of a direct sale. Missouri’s constitution bars the state and local governments from imposing new taxes on a sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. A sale still involves county recording fees set by state law: recorders charge $5 for the first page of a deed and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees that state law adds. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges. Missouri Constitution, Article X, Section 25, RSMo §59.310, RSMo §59.319, and RSMo §59.800 explain the tax and recording charges.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Compare the numbers for your own house with the Raymore home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
What can you do next?
Tell us the address, what needs work, who lives there, and when you hope to sell. We’ll talk through the choices with 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 Raymore as-is sale questions
Can I sell my Raymore house as-is?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses in Raymore and Cass County, Missouri. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Do I have to repair, clean, or empty the house first?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What are my options for selling an as-is house?
You can list with an agent, sell by owner, or compare USA Home Buyers’ Cash Offer and EZ Sale. Compare the written price and terms for your house.
Does Missouri charge a real-estate transfer tax?
Missouri’s constitution bars state and local governments from imposing new taxes on a sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. County deed-recording fees still apply.
Who handles property-tax and deed-recording questions in Raymore?
Contact the Cass County Assessor about assessments, the Cass County Collector about property-tax bills, and the Cass County Recorder of Deeds about recorded land transactions.
What closing costs do you pay if I sell to you?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Want to talk about your Raymore house?
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, or use the form above to tell us about the property.