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Pontiac, Michigan · Oakland County
Sell Your House Fast in Pontiac, MI — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Pontiac and Oakland County, Michigan. We buy houses in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get written terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the property. Hablamos Español.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Estimate what you could keep from a Pontiac sale
See what you'd actually walk away with. We started with Zillow's typical home value for Pontiac, MI, $139,885 as of August 2026 (Source: Zillow Home Value Index), and the verified local transfer taxes or filing fees of Michigan state real estate transfer tax of $3.75 per $500 of value, or part of $500, plus Oakland County real estate transfer tax generally of $0.55 per $500, or part of $500 — $4.30 per $500 where the county rate applies. Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number.
See the full Zillow source observation
$139,885 (As of August 2026; Zillow typical home value for Pontiac, MI)
Pontiac, MI illustrative estimate
Pontiac, MI illustrative home sale net proceeds estimate
The sale price is only the starting point. What matters is what you keep after your payoff, repairs, fees, and other costs come out. That's your net proceeds.
The home value starts with Zillow’s typical value for the area. Your house may be worth more or less. You can change the value and every cost below. Adjust anything you know, including your payoff, repair or credit risk, cleanout cost, agent commission, and how long you expect to carry the property.
Starting-value basis: Zillow typical home value for Pontiac, MI (As of August 2026): $139,885. Editable estimate, not an appraisal. Source: Zillow Home Value Index
See what you'd actually walk away with.
Your starting home-value estimate may come from a public source when one is available. You can edit that estimate and each cost input above; your property's actual value and closing costs may differ.
Choose the condition that best fits your home, then update the value, mortgage payoff, and cost inputs with what you know. The local-cost input is an editable cost reserve, not a verified local tax rate.
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
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
Your situation
Foreclosure
Our agreement of sale will often get a sheriff's sale postponed so we can close. Signing alone doesn't postpone it automatically; we use the agreement to ask for the postponement, and it works more often than people think.
Fire damage
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
Liens and back taxes
When you sell to us, we can set it up so you don't have to prepay anything — it comes out at closing.
Tenants
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Code violations
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Divorce
You only have to agree on one thing — the price. After that we handle the rest, so there's nothing to argue about over repairs, contractors, showings, or who pays for what.
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 Pontiac calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Pontiac
Homes in Pontiac, MI sold for a median of $135,000 for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Pontiac, MI spent a median of 32 days on the market for the three months ending August 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.
Pontiac selling costs: Michigan transfer taxes
For an ordinary taxable sale, Michigan's state real estate transfer tax is $3.75 for each $500 of the property's value at the time of sale, or part of $500. Oakland County's rate is generally another $0.55 for each $500, or part of $500. That is $4.30 per $500 where the county rate applies. State and county exemptions are separate, so the county, sale value, and any exemption need to be checked for the actual sale. The seller is generally responsible under state law.
For a $100,000 taxable sale at the $0.55 county rate, the state tax is $750 and the county tax is $110, for $860 total before any applicable exemption. That example is the combined tax, not necessarily the seller's final share in every transaction.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Michigan state and county real estate transfer taxes. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Michigan state real estate transfer-tax law → Michigan county real estate transfer-tax law →
What Pontiac sellers should know
Historic districts and exterior work
Pontiac's Historic District Commission lists five city historic districts: Commercial, Franklin Boulevard, Fairgrove, Modern Housing, and Seminole Hills. These are designated areas, not a citywide housing-age estimate or proof that a particular house is included. Check the address with the Commission before planning exterior work.
Rental, vacant-property, and maintenance questions
The City directs rental-registration and inspection questions to Building Safety and links tenant and landlord resources. Its forms directory includes property-maintenance, re-occupancy, rental-registration, and vacant-property-registration applications. A form listing does not establish that a particular house or sale needs an application or certificate.
If you have a notice or a question about a rental or vacant property, check the address and existing records with the City and ask what applies to that property.
City rental information → Building Safety forms and contacts → Code Enforcement →
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Who we are
Pontiac is a market we serve.
We've helped homeowners in just about every situation you can imagine — thousands of times. When you're working with someone, you want to know they've seen it before. We have.
Useful Pontiac and Oakland County offices
Oakland County Probate Court
Estate, will, and trust matters; its official page provides the Pontiac contact route.
Oakland County Register of Deeds
County land records, including recorded deeds and mortgages.
Oakland County Treasurer
Property-tax information and a route for delinquent-property-tax assistance.
City of Pontiac Treasurer
Municipal property-tax collection and city treasurer questions.
City of Pontiac Building Safety Division
Rental registration, inspection questions, and building-safety forms.
City of Pontiac Code Enforcement
City code-enforcement and unsafe-condition questions.
Pontiac Historic District Commission
Historic-district questions and address checks before exterior work.
Questions Pontiac home sellers ask
Do you buy houses as-is in Pontiac and Oakland County?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Pontiac and Oakland County, Michigan. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
What happens if my mortgage foreclosure is close to a sheriff’s sale?
Our agreement of sale will often get a sheriff's sale postponed so we can close. Signing alone doesn't postpone it automatically; we use the agreement to ask for the postponement, and it works more often than people think.
What transfer taxes apply to a Pontiac house sale?
For an ordinary taxable sale, Michigan state real estate transfer tax is $3.75 for each $500 of value, or part of $500. The county real estate transfer tax is generally another $0.55 per $500, or part of $500. At that county rate, a $100,000 sale has $750 in state tax and $110 in county tax, $860 total. State and county exemptions are separate, and the actual county, sale value, and any exemption need to be checked for the sale. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Michigan state and county real estate transfer taxes.
Do you pay my mortgage, liens, or property taxes too?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Michigan state and county real estate transfer taxes. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate; ask the relevant treasurer or settlement professional for the amounts tied to your property.
If I sell a fire-damaged house, what happens to insurance proceeds?
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.
Who handles Pontiac rental-registration and inspection questions?
The City directs rental-registration and inspection questions to its Building Safety Division and links tenant and landlord resources. Check the address and existing city records with Building Safety rather than assuming what applies to a particular property.
How can I check whether a Pontiac house is in a historic district?
Pontiac’s Historic District Commission lists the Commercial, Franklin Boulevard, Fairgrove, Modern Housing, and Seminole Hills historic districts. Check the address with the Commission before planning exterior work; a neighborhood label does not establish that a particular property is in a district.
Tell us about your Pontiac house
Share the address, condition, who is living there, and what you need to know. Call 888-274-5006 if you would rather talk first.
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Nearby places
Auburn Hills, Lake Angelus, and Sylvan Lake are nearby cities, not Pontiac neighborhoods. Waterford Charter Township and Bloomfield Charter Township are nearby townships with their own governments. Confirm the property's municipality by address before relying on a city office or rule.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
Hablamos Español
Prefer to call? 888-274-5006
Hablamos Español
More Pontiac seller information
Local sources
- City of Pontiac community profile
- Pontiac Historic District Commission
- City rental information
- City Building Safety Division
- City Code Enforcement
- City of Pontiac Treasurer
- Oakland County Probate Court
- Oakland County Register of Deeds
- Oakland County Treasurer property taxes
- Michigan state transfer-tax law
- Michigan county transfer-tax law