List with an agent or sell on your own
A listing may bring a higher price. Compare the preparation, repairs, cleaning, showings, buyer requests, commissions, financing, and time involved with your house and plans.
Mehlville, MO · St. Louis County · 2026 seller guide
Mehlville, Missouri Home Seller Guide (2026)
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Mehlville and St. Louis County. Tell us about the house as it stands, your timing, and what matters most to you.
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. We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006.
Tell us about the houseThe short answer
Compare the work, timing, and money you would keep
A listing may bring a higher price, but can mean repairs, cleaning, showings, and a longer wait. With a direct sale, you can compare written terms without first taking on repairs or clearing out the house. Look at what you would keep after costs, not just the first price.
Compare the choices
Listing or selling directly to us
A direct as-is sale
We buy houses as-is. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. Compare those terms with a listing plan and the costs you would carry while waiting.
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 | 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 Mehlville calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Steps and numbers
Get written terms, then compare what you may keep
Three simple steps
1
Tell us about your house
Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
2
Get your offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
3
Close
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. Use the calculator to compare a possible listing with a direct sale and adjust the details for your house.
Closing questions
Signing authority and foreclosure dates
Selling an inherited Missouri house
The probate-court-appointed personal representative handles the estate sale; an heir acting alone does not sign for the estate. In independent administration, the representative generally may sell estate real estate without a separate court order, within the will's limits and for the estate's benefit. If the will gives the executor a power to sell, the executor may sell under that power.
In supervised administration, a sale generally follows a court order. The representative petitions the court, gives notice to heirs and devisees, and files a report of sale for court approval; interested people may object before approval. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. Not sure which papers you have? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
RSMo §473.783 · §473.810 · §473.457 · §473.460 · §473.493 · §473.513
If a Missouri trustee's sale is scheduled
A home loan secured by a deed of trust with a power of sale can be foreclosed through a trustee's sale without a court case. The sale is held in the county where the property is, with at least 20 days' notice published in a newspaper and mailed by certified or registered mail to the owner of record. A sale may still be possible if the loan can be paid off before the sale. Tell us the date on the notice when you call.
If the lender or someone acting for it buys at the sale, the owner can redeem within one year. To keep that right, the owner must give written notice of intent at the sale or within ten days before it, then file a court-approved bond within 20 days after the sale. The title company or an attorney can confirm the current sale date and amount needed.
RSMo §443.310 · §443.320 · §443.325 · §443.410 · §443.420
Costs and occupancy
Missouri recording fees and selling with tenants
Missouri sale taxes and deed-recording fees
Missouri's Constitution bars the state, counties, and other local governments from imposing new taxes on a sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. Recorders charge $5 for the first deed page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees set by state law. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Selling a tenant-occupied house
You don’t always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we’ve done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone.
Tell us about the lease, who is living there, and the possession plan you want to discuss. We can compare those details with the sale terms.
Read the Mehlville tenant-occupied sale guide →Where to find help
St. Louis County contacts for property and estate questions
Mehlville is in St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Probate Court lists its public contact at 105 South Central Avenue in Clayton, with weekday counter hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and phone 314-615-8029. For a property-tax bill, contact the Collector of Revenue; for deed-recording questions, contact the Recorder of Deeds.
St. Louis County Probate Court →St. Louis County Collector of Revenue →St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds →
If a local office has sent you a notice or asked about the house, call us and tell us what it says. We'll sort it out with you.
More Mehlville selling guides and local information
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.”
Questions about selling a house in Mehlville
Can I sell my Mehlville house as-is?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys 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.
How do I compare a listing with a direct sale?
Compare the written price and terms with the work, costs, and time each option could involve. A listing may bring a higher price, but can mean repairs, cleaning, showings, buyer requests, agent commissions, and waiting for financing. A direct as-is sale lets you review written terms before you commit.
Who can sign for an inherited Missouri house?
The probate-court-appointed personal representative handles the estate sale; being an heir alone does not give you authority to sign for the estate. In independent administration, the representative generally may sell estate real estate without a separate court order, within the will’s limits and for the estate’s benefit. In supervised administration, a sale generally follows a court order. If the will gives the executor a power to sell, the executor may sell under that power.
Can I sell a Mehlville house with tenants living there?
You don’t always need to evict to sell to us. We buy houses with tenants in place — we’ve done it many times, including cash-for-keys when that works better for everyone. Tell us about the lease and who is living there so we can talk through the sale with you.
What if a Missouri trustee’s sale is scheduled?
A Missouri deed-of-trust loan with a power of sale can be foreclosed through a trustee’s sale without a court case. State law requires at least 20 days’ notice, published in a newspaper and mailed by certified or registered mail to the owner of record. A sale may still be possible if the loan can be paid off before the sale. If the lender or someone acting for it buys at the sale, the owner may redeem within one year by giving written notice of intent at the sale or within the 10 days before it, then filing a court-approved bond within 20 days after the sale.
What taxes and recording fees apply to a Missouri house sale?
Missouri’s Constitution bars the state, counties, and other local governments from imposing new taxes on a sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. Deed recording costs $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees set by state law. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Want to talk through the Mehlville house?
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. We answer 24/7.