Ann Arbor, MI · Seller FAQ
Questions About Selling a House in Ann Arbor, MI
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Ann Arbor and throughout Washtenaw County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. These answers cover what you keep, timing, paperwork, and common selling situations.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask about your house.
Compare what you keep, not just the sale price
Net proceeds are what remains after sale costs and property-specific balances. Use the existing calculator to compare assumptions for a listing and a cash sale; change the figures to fit the house.
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 | None |
| 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 | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. | Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. |
| 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 Ann Arbor calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Ann Arbor seller questions, answered
Can I sell my Ann Arbor house as-is?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what needs work and compare the direct-sale option with the time and costs of getting ready to list.
How soon can I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can call with the address and the property details you know.
When you buy a house, who pays the closing costs?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate items to include when you compare what you would keep.
Compare possible net proceeds with the Ann Arbor calculator →
Can I call before I have all the paperwork together?
Yes. Call before you have everything figured out. Start with the property address, what you know about its condition, who lives there, and the timing you have in mind. Papers such as a deed, lease, tax notice, or court document can help answer follow-up questions; the title company confirms what is needed for a specific closing.
Can you review a house while a tenant is living there?
Yes, you can ask us to review a tenant-occupied house. Share the lease, occupancy, access, and possession details you know. The lease and the applicable tenant process still matter when planning a sale.
Can I ask about selling an inherited house before the estate papers are complete?
Yes. You can call before every estate paper is gathered. Before closing, the person signing and their authority for that property must be clear; the deed, estate papers, and any court orders can help the title company identify what needs review.
What if I received a foreclosure or sheriff-sale notice?
Call and share the notice and dates you have. A sale conversation or proposed contract does not change a lender, court, or sheriff deadline, so confirm the current date promptly with the source of the notice and your attorney or housing counselor.
Start with a question
You can call before you have every answer or document. Tell us what you know about the property and what you are trying to figure out.
Call 888-274-5006 or go to the form above.
Local property-record help in Washtenaw County
For recorded deed and land-record questions, start with the Washtenaw County Register of Deeds. The County's office can direct you to its official records resources; a recorded document is not a substitute for property-specific title review.
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Talk through your Ann Arbor house
Call 888-274-5006 with a question, or use the one-step form above to ask for a cash offer.