Aberdeen, SD · Brown County · How the sale works

How Selling Your Aberdeen House to Us Works

USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Aberdeen and Brown County, South Dakota. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled; tell us what you know about the house and we can talk through what still needs to be checked.

Call with a question or start with the property form. Call 888-274-5006.

Tell us about the house

Start with what you know

Share the address, condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You do not need every property question settled before the first conversation.

We give written cash offers in 24 hours.

Share what you know about the property and the sale questions in front of you.

From the first conversation to settlement

The sale, step by step

1. Tell us about the house
Start with the Aberdeen address, the house’s condition, who lives there, access, ownership, and the timing you have in mind. If an estate, mortgage payoff, lien, tax account, tenant, or notice is part of the situation, tell us what you know. You can start before every property question is settled.
2. Talk through the property and your choices
We ask practical questions about the house as it stands, including condition, repairs, occupancy, access, and timing. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Then we can talk through the sale paths that fit the property and what still needs to be checked.
3. Read the written offer and terms
We put the offer and its terms in writing before you decide whether to go ahead. If you choose to proceed, a title company handles the closing. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and property-specific conditions before you decide whether to proceed, compare another path, or stop before signing.
4. Work through title, authority, and payoffs
The title company reviews ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoff information, liens, taxes, and the documents needed for closing. Bring any current statements, notices, or estate papers you have. If something is still unknown, start with what you know while the needed records are identified.
5. Review the settlement sheet and close
The settlement sheet shows how the sale money breaks down. We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.

Two ways to sell to us

Compare the Cash Offer and EZ Sale

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 might keep after costs with the Aberdeen home-sale calculator →

Aberdeen and Brown County details

Check which zoning jurisdiction applies to the property

The City of Aberdeen describes its planning and zoning jurisdiction as within city limits. Brown County handles zoning in county jurisdiction. The property’s location determines which office applies.

Closing numbers

See how the settlement figures add up

The settlement sheet lays out the sale price, mortgage payoff, liens, taxes, closing costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement.

South Dakota’s real-estate transfer fee is 50 cents for each $500 of value, or fraction of $500. State law makes the grantor—the person transferring the property—legally responsible unless an exemption applies. The title company can check whether an exemption applies to your sale. See South Dakota Codified Laws § 43-4-21, real-estate transfer fee →.

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.

Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate settlement items.

When things get difficult

We keep working through the bumps

It's real estate. Sometimes there are bumps in the road. We won't disappear when that happens, and we'll be fighting to get this to the closing table.

Questions and contact

Find the next step for your Aberdeen house

Call 888-274-5006 or use the property form above. You can begin with what you know before every property question is settled.

Aberdeen home-selling overview → · Aberdeen seller guide → · Compare as-is sale options → · Aberdeen-area seller reviews →

Questions about selling an Aberdeen house

Can I start before every property question is settled?

Yes. Start with the Aberdeen address and what you know about the condition, occupancy, access, ownership, and timing. You can raise the details that are still unknown during the conversation.

Do I need to repair or clean out the house before selling to you?

We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.

What are the Cash Offer and EZ Sale choices?

Who checks title, signing authority, and mortgage payoffs?

The title company reviews ownership, who can sign, mortgage payoff information, liens, taxes, and the documents needed for closing. Bring any current statements, notices, or estate papers you have; you can start with what you know.

How does South Dakota’s real-estate transfer fee work?

South Dakota charges a real-estate transfer fee of 50 cents for each $500 of value, or fraction of $500. State law makes the grantor—the person transferring the property—legally responsible unless an exemption applies. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the South Dakota real-estate transfer fee. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.

What does the settlement sheet show?

It shows how the sale money breaks down. We always review the settlement sheet with the seller and walk through how the money breaks down so there is no confusion. We try to do that the day before closing so settlement is smooth; the title company confirms the final numbers.