Wausau, WI seller help · Tenant-occupied property
Can I Sell My Wausau House With Tenants Still Living There?
You're done — no turnover, no repairs, no more bad tenants.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Wausau and Marathon County, including homes with tenants in place. You can start the conversation while they still live there; the lease, occupancy, and deposit details shape the handoff.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form. You do not have to solve the tenancy before talking with us.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
What we do
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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.
If a move-out arrangement may work better for you and the tenant, tell us. We can discuss whether cash-for-keys fits the situation; any move-out terms should be agreed in writing.
Bring us the problem
Lease timing, access, or repairs making the sale hard to sort out? Tell us what is happening. You can call 888-274-5006 whenever you are ready to talk.
What happens next
1. Talk through the house and tenancy
We talk about the Wausau house, who lives there, and any details you want us to understand about the lease, access, repairs, and timing. You can start the conversation while tenants are still there.
2. Review the property and written offer
We talk through the house and tenancy details that affect the sale. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
3. Work through the handoff and closing
We work through how the lease, occupancy, rent, and security-deposit balance fit into closing.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs and the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Local rental-property help
The City of Wausau rental-property inspections page has local information about rental inspections. We can discuss the house's occupancy and any inspection notice as part of a sale.
Wisconsin leases, notice, and security deposits
A sale does not by itself cancel an ordinary lease. The new owner takes over the landlord's obligations under it, and tenants do not have to leave just because the house sells. That means you can discuss selling while the rental is still occupied.
If you want to end a rental that continues month to month, the usual rule is written notice at least 28 days before the end of the rental period. The lease and the reason for ending it can change what is required.
When arranging closing, account for the lease, rent, and security-deposit balance.
Official Wisconsin sources
- Wisconsin Statutes §§ 704.09 and 704.19 — lease obligations after a transfer and notice rules.
- Wisconsin DATCP Landlord–Tenant Guide — March 2026 edition, “Change of Ownership,” printed page 12.
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.”
Questions about selling a Wausau rental
Can I sell my Wausau house while tenants still live there?
Yes. You can talk with us about selling while tenants are still in the house. A regular sale generally leaves the lease in place, so occupancy and the lease are part of the handoff.
Do I need to evict tenants before I call?
No. 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. Tell us about the property and tenancy.
Does selling the house end the lease?
No. An ordinary sale generally leaves the lease in place, and the new owner takes over the landlord obligations under it. Tenants do not have to leave just because the house sells.
What notice applies to an ordinary month-to-month rental in Wisconsin?
The usual rule is written notice at least 28 days before the end of the rental period. The lease and the reason for ending the tenancy can change what is required.
What happens to the security deposit when I sell?
Account for the lease, rent, and security-deposit balance when arranging closing.
More Wausau seller resources
Want to talk through the lease, access, or repairs? Call 888-274-5006 or use the form below.