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Sell Your House Fast in University City, MO — Cash Offer in 24 Hours
We buy houses as-is in University City and St. Louis County, 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.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is making the sale difficult.
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Estimate what you could keep from a University City sale
Pick your home's condition, from light touch-ups to fire damage, and change any number to compare what you might keep.
University City Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Three simple steps
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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.
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Get your offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Close
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.
Choose the question closest to yours
Selling a University City house in a difficult situation
Foreclosure
If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Fire damage
You keep the insurance money and don't have to worry about the house anymore — we'll take care of it.
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 | 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 University City calculator →
Questions about the two options? Call 888-274-5006.
Missouri selling costs: deed recording fees
Missouri's Constitution bars state and local governments from imposing new taxes on real-estate sales or transfers after December 2, 2010. Deed recording fees are separate: county recorders charge $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees set by state law. For a three-page deed, the page-based charge is $11 before those additional fees. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Missouri Constitution, Article X, Section 25 · RSMo §59.310, deed recording fees · RSMo §59.319, recorder user fee · RSMo §59.800, additional recording fee
What University City sellers should know
Neighborhood business areas and the Loop
University City's neighborhood business areas include Delmar, Olive, Forsyth, Midland, Old Bonhomme, Hanley, and Jackson. The Delmar Loop–Parkview Gardens area and Olive Boulevard Historic District are also named local areas. If a City notice or repairs are part of your sale, tell us about the house — we buy as-is and can talk it through with you.
University City community profile → City historic districts and landmarks map →
Home-sale and rental inspections
University City provides construction and occupancy guidance and information about home-sale and rental inspection applications. If the City has asked for an inspection or sent a notice, call us — we'll go through it with you.
City construction and occupancy information → Home-sale and rental inspection FAQ →
A City code notice or repair order
If University City sent you a notice, we can read it with you. Missouri law lets cities adopt dangerous-building ordinances that can require a building to be vacated, repaired, or demolished. If an applicable ordinance requires work and it isn't done, the local government may arrange it; the cost can become a special tax bill and property lien, or a contractor's lien. When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
University City Property Maintenance Code Enforcement → RSMo §67.400, dangerous-building ordinances → RSMo §67.410, notices, costs, and liens →
What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Who we are
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.
University City is a market we serve.
Useful University City and St. Louis County offices
University City Planning and Development
Property Maintenance Code questions for existing structures, premises, and exterior property.
University City permits and inspections
Construction and occupancy guidance, including home-sale and rental inspection applications.
St. Louis County Department of Revenue
University City property-tax bill questions and the County Real Estate Search.
St. Louis County Probate Court
Probate matters in the 21st Judicial Circuit, including estate proceedings.
Questions about selling a house in University City
Who can sell an inherited house in Missouri?
The personal representative appointed by the probate court handles the sale, not an heir acting alone. In independent administration, that representative generally can sell 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. You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
What if a trustee's sale is scheduled?
A sale may still be possible if the loan can be paid off before the sale. If a trustee's sale is scheduled, tell us the date right away so we can try to close before it.
Can I sell a rental house with tenants in it?
Yes. Missouri law generally lets an owner transfer rented property and the right to future rent without the tenants' consent, unless the lease says otherwise. Selling does not by itself require the tenant to move. 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.
What happens to insurance proceeds if I sell a fire-damaged house?
You keep your insurance proceeds when we buy the house exactly as it stands. If you still have a mortgage, your lender may have a say in how that check is used — we'll walk through it with you.
Where can I ask about a University City home-sale inspection?
University City provides home-sale and rental inspection guidance, and its FAQ explains where applications go. If the City has asked for an inspection or sent you a notice, call us — we'll go through it with you.
Who handles University City property-tax bill questions?
University City directs property-tax questions to the St. Louis County Department of Revenue. The County's Real Estate Search lets you look up property information.
Tell us about your University City house
Share the address, condition, who is living there, and what you need to know. We answer 24/7 at 888-274-5006.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what is making the sale difficult.
BBB A ratingRead our Google reviews
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