Wildwood, MO · St. Louis County seller guide
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses in Wildwood and St. Louis 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.
We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006.
Share the address, the house's condition, and what you want to compare.
The short answer
A direct sale gives you written terms to compare without first repairing, cleaning, or clearing the house. A listing may bring a higher price, but can mean preparation, showings, agent commissions, and more time carrying the house. Look at what you would keep and when you need to move.
Compare your choices
A listing may bring a higher price. Compare that with repairs, cleanup, preparation, showings, agent commissions, buyer requests, and the bills you carry while waiting to close. Selling on your own puts the marketing and buyer coordination in your hands.
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.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Compare both written options with listing costs, the house's condition, and the timing that matters to you.
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 Wildwood, MO calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Steps and numbers
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Share the address, what needs work and who lives there. Tell us when we can see it and when you want to sell.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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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.
Compare a listing price or written offer with repairs, selling costs, your payoff, and the bills you would carry while waiting. Change the calculator assumptions to fit the house.
Open the Wildwood home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Check the Wildwood market report for maintained local measures, then compare them with your house and selling plans.
Useful local facts
Wildwood is a city in western St. Louis County. Centaur, Fox Creek, Glencoe, Westland Acres, and Madison Valley are among its historic-marker communities; see Wildwood's historic markers.
In Centaur or Fox Creek, compare the repair and cleanup work you would take on for a listing with selling the house as it stands. We buy as-is, with no repairs, cleaning, or cleanout required.
Westland Acres is a designated local historic district. If your listing plan includes exterior changes, ask the City what applies to the property; we can compare that work with an as-is sale. Wildwood historic register.
For permitted construction, Wildwood starts with City zoning review, then St. Louis County reviews building plans and handles inspections. Occupancy approval follows final inspection and a certificate of use and occupancy. If permitted work is part of your sale plans, we can compare the remaining work with an as-is sale.
Wildwood building permits · St. Louis County building inspections
St. Louis County's real-estate search looks up a property by address, owner, locator number, or subdivision name. Use it to review County property information and tax details.
St. Louis County real-estate search · Revenue and Assessment
Wildwood Code Enforcement handles local code concerns. For an immediate police, fire, or EMS emergency, call 911. If you have a City notice, we can review the house and sale options with you.
Closing questions
The personal representative appointed by the Missouri probate court handles the estate sale; an heir does not sign just because they inherited the house. In independent administration, the representative generally can 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; the representative petitions, heirs and devisees receive notice, and the representative files a report for court approval. An executor may sell under a power granted in the will. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
RSMo §473.783: independent administration · RSMo §473.810: personal representative powers · RSMo §473.460: court-ordered sale · RSMo §473.493: petition and notice · RSMo §473.513: sale report and objections · RSMo §473.457: power of sale in a will
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 generally lets an owner transfer rented property without tenant consent unless the lease says otherwise; the buyer becomes the landlord, and the sale itself does not require the tenant to move. We can talk through the lease and occupancy with you.
A sale may still be possible if the loan can be paid off before the trustee's sale. When a home loan is secured by a deed of trust with a power of sale, the lender can foreclose through a trustee's sale without a court case. Missouri requires at least 20 days' notice, published in a newspaper and mailed by certified or registered mail to the owner of record.
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. If a trustee's sale is scheduled, call us with the date and we'll review the details with you.
RSMo §443.310: place of sale and notice · RSMo §443.320: published notice · RSMo §443.325: mailed notice · RSMo §443.410: redemption · RSMo §443.420: notice and bond
Missouri's constitution bars the state and local governments from imposing new taxes on the sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. Recording fees are separate: state law sets a $5 fee for the first deed page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact charges.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Missouri Constitution, Article X, Section 25 · RSMo §59.310: recorder fee per page · RSMo §59.319: recorder user fee · RSMo §59.800: additional recording fee
Yes. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
The personal representative appointed by the Missouri probate court handles the estate sale. In independent administration, the representative generally can 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. An executor may sell under a power granted in the will. 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 generally lets an owner transfer rented property without tenant consent unless the lease says otherwise; the buyer becomes the landlord, and the sale alone does not require a tenant to move.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Missouri's constitution bars state and local governments from imposing new taxes on the sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. State law sets deed-recording fees at $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees; the title company confirms the exact charges. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
A sale may still be possible if the loan can be paid off before the trustee's sale. If a sale is scheduled, call us with the date and we'll review the details with you.
Want to talk about the property? Call 888-274-5006 or use the offer form above.
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Call 888-274-5006 or start with the address in the form above. Tell us what is happening with the house and what you want to compare.