Sell without cleaning up or repairing first
We buy the house as it stands. You do not have to repair fire or smoke damage, clean the house, or haul debris before selling to us. Tell us what happened and what you know about the property; we can discuss it before you arrange restoration work.
An as-is sale does not change safety instructions for the property. Follow any access restrictions and check that cleanup or other work is allowed before starting.
Insurance proceeds and your mortgage
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
What happens next
- Tell us the address, what was damaged, any access restrictions, and what you know about the insurance claim or mortgage. Share only information you can safely access.
- We discuss the property in its current condition and give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to move forward, closing is handled through a title company. The title company can confirm the figures and property records for the actual sale.
Wisconsin has a real estate transfer fee. When you sell to us, we pay the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate. See the Wisconsin Department of Revenue transfer-fee guidance and ask the title company about the actual figures.
Menomonie building safety and permit questions
For a property within Menomonie city limits, contact the City Building Inspection/Zoning Department about building-safety, repair, or permit questions. Ask what applies to the address before planning repairs, debris removal, or demolition. If the property is outside city limits, confirm which local office has authority over it.
The City lists Building Inspection/Zoning at 715-232-2221, extension 3. Its page includes permit applications and building-code information. The Menomonie Fire Department can also be reached at 715-232-2414; confirm that the City department handles questions for the property address.
Do not enter a structure that officials have marked unsafe or where access is restricted. Follow the fire department, building officials, utility providers, and insurer before entering or starting work.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
If you are considering rebuilding, compare repair estimates, what your insurer and mortgage servicer say about the claim, any safety or permit directions for the address, and the cost of keeping the house while work is underway. Weigh those against written cash-sale terms and how much repair work you want to manage.
Use the Menomonie home-sale calculator to compare estimated listing proceeds with an as-is cash-sale option using your assumptions. The result is a planning estimate, not a written offer for your property.
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. Each seller's actual location appears with their words.
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Questions about selling a fire-damaged house in Menomonie
Do I have to clean up or repair a fire-damaged house before selling to you?
No. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. You do not need to repair or clear the house to sell to us.
Do I keep the insurance proceeds, and what about my mortgage?
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
Can I enter the house or start removing debris after a fire?
Follow directions from the fire department, building officials, utility providers, and insurer for the actual property. Do not enter if the structure is unsafe or access is restricted, and check with the responsible officials before cleanup, debris removal, repairs, or demolition.
Who can answer building-safety or permit questions in Menomonie?
For a property within Menomonie city limits, contact the City Building Inspection/Zoning Department at 715-232-2221, extension 3. Ask which safety, repair, or permit requirements apply to the address. For property outside the city, confirm which local office has authority over it.
What happens after I tell you about the fire damage?
We discuss the damage and the information you have, then give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is handled through a title company.
Talk with us about your Menomonie fire-damaged house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us about the damage and the property.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and the fire-damage details you know.