Ann Arbor, MI · Washtenaw County · How it works
How Selling Your Ann Arbor House to Us Works
1. Tell us about the house
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Start with the address, condition, who lives there, and the timing you have in mind. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us about the house.
Start with the property detailsWe give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Start with the address and the property details you know.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
2. The sale, step by step
From the property conversation to settlement
Step 1: Talk through the house and what is unsettled
We ask about the address, condition, repairs, who occupies the house, access, and timing. You can start with what you know; an estate, payoff, lien, tax, or title question does not have to be settled before the first conversation.
Step 2: Read the written cash offer and terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and property-specific conditions before you decide whether to proceed.
Step 3: Work through title, signing authority, and payoffs
If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoff information, recorded liens, taxes, and documents needed for settlement. A payoff is the amount needed to satisfy a mortgage or other obligation; a lien is a recorded claim for money. Bring the statements and notices you have so the questions for this property can be checked.
Step 4: Review the settlement sheet and close
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.
3. 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 | 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. |
Read the written numbers and terms for the choices you are considering, then decide what works for you.
4. Useful Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County details
County records can help answer property questions
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County. An estate, recorded lien, mortgage payoff, or property-tax question can affect who signs and what appears in settlement figures. You do not need every question settled before contacting us. The title company checks the records and documents that apply to the property; these county pages are public starting points for locating records and information.
Washtenaw County Register of Deeds ↗
A county starting point for recorded deeds and other land documents.
Washtenaw County Treasurer ↗
A county starting point for property-tax questions and records.
Washtenaw County Probate Court ↗
A county starting point for probate and estate-court information.
5. Closing numbers
Review the settlement sheet and your costs
The settlement sheet shows the sale price, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, other entries, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. Ask about any line you do not recognize. 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.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate settlement items.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
Compare estimated proceeds after editable costs with the Ann Arbor home-sale net-proceeds calculator →. The title company confirms the final settlement figures.
6. When things get difficult
We stay with the process
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.
7. Questions and contact
Find the Ann Arbor guidance for your situation
If an estate, lien, foreclosure notice, tenant, code issue, or fire damage affects the next steps, these pages cover those situations:
- Inherited-property questions →
- Foreclosure deadlines →
- Selling during a divorce →
- Tenant-occupied houses →
- Code violations and serious repairs →
- Fire-damaged property →
- Property liens and back taxes →
Ann Arbor sale-process questions
Can I start before every property question is settled?
Yes. Start with the Ann Arbor address and what you know about condition, occupancy, access, and timing. You can raise an estate, payoff, lien, tax, or title question while details are still being gathered.
When will I receive a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Who checks title, signing authority, and mortgage payoffs?
The title company reviews the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, recorded liens, taxes, and the documents needed for settlement. Washtenaw County office pages can help locate public records; the title company checks what applies to the property being sold.
What will the settlement sheet show?
It shows the sale price, payoffs, liens, taxes, other entries, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. 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.
Who pays closing costs when I sell to you?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate settlement items.
Talk through your Ann Arbor house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above. You can begin with what you know before every property question is settled. Return to the Ann Arbor home-selling overview →