We buy the house with its violations
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
We look at the house as it stands, including the open notice, when we discuss an offer.
What an open notice can mean for closing
South Dakota law lets municipalities declare nuisances and prevent, reduce, or remove them. Read the municipal nuisance statute.
The notice and current city code set out any repair deadline, permit or occupancy condition, assessment, or lien. An open order or court case may still need attention before closing.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
- We talk about the house, its condition, and what the notice says.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Local help for a code or permit question
For a home inside Spearfish city limits, the City of Spearfish Community Development Department lists Building Services and a Building Official; City Hall is at 625 N. 5th Street. For homes in unincorporated Lawrence County, Lawrence County Planning & Zoning handles land-use, permit, inspection, and code-enforcement questions. Not sure which covers your house? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Compare costs and ask questions
Compare what you might keep after a sale with the Spearfish home-sale net-proceeds calculator. You can adjust the assumptions for repairs and other costs.
Open the Spearfish home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the South Dakota real-estate transfer fee.
Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell a Spearfish house with a code violation or repair order?
Yes. We buy houses with open code notices and orders in Spearfish and Lawrence County. We can talk through the house and the notice with you.
What can an open notice mean for closing?
The notice and current city code set out any repair deadline, permit or occupancy condition, assessment, or lien. An open order or court case may still need attention before closing. When you sell to us, we’re the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Talk with us about the Spearfish house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the cash-offer form to tell us about the property and its notice.