How to Sell a House in University City, MO | 2026 Guide

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.

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.

We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.

The probate court appoints a personal representative — an executor or administrator — to act for the estate. An heir acting only as an heir does not sign the estate's sale. In independent administration, the representative generally can sell 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; the representative petitions the court, gives notice to heirs and devisees, and files a report for court approval after the sale. If the will gives the executor a power to sell, the executor may sell under that power. You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.

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. Missouri law generally lets an owner transfer rented property and the right to future rent without the tenants' consent, unless the lease says otherwise.

A sale may still be possible if the loan can be paid off before the sale. A deed-of-trust foreclosure with a power of sale can proceed through a trustee’s sale without a court case, with at least 20 days’ notice published and mailed to the owner of record. If the lender or someone acting for it buys at the sale, the owner can redeem within one year by giving written notice of intent at the sale or within ten days before it, then filing a court-approved bond within 20 days after the sale. Have the title company or an attorney confirm the sale date and amount needed.

Missouri’s Constitution bars state, county, and local governments from imposing new taxes on real-estate sales or transfers after December 2, 2010. County 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.

University City provides construction and occupancy guidance and a home-sale and rental inspection FAQ. The City directs property-tax bill questions to the St. Louis County Department of Revenue, which provides a Real Estate Search for property accounts.