Lansing, MI · How it works
How Selling Your Lansing House to Us Works
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Lansing and Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties. Start with the property address and what you know; every property question does not have to be settled before the first conversation.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
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.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property.
Tell us about the houseWe give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address, condition, and what is going on with the house.
From first conversation to closing
The sale, step by step
Start with what you know about the house
Begin with the address, condition, who lives there, access, and the timing you are considering. If an estate, tenant, mortgage, lien, tax notice, or sale deadline is part of the picture, say so. You can start the conversation before every property question is settled.
Talk through the property and your options
We ask about the house as it stands, including repairs, occupancy, access, and timing. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can compare a direct sale with listing, repairing, waiting, or another choice.
Read the written offer and terms
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. Read the price, responsibilities, possession, timing, costs, and property-specific conditions before you decide whether to proceed.
Work through title, authority, and payoffs
The title company checks the property records and the documents needed for the sale, including who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, and taxes. If the house is inherited or a recorded claim is unclear, share the papers you have; the title company can identify what still needs review.
Review the settlement sheet and close
The settlement sheet lays out the sale figures and how the money is allocated. 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. If you choose to proceed, the title company handles the closing documents and confirms the final numbers.
Two ways to sell to us
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 estimated proceeds with the Lansing home-sale net-proceeds calculator. The calculator is an estimate; the title company confirms the final numbers for a sale.
Local records and property questions
County property records
Properties in our Lansing service area may be in Clinton, Eaton, or Ingham County. During title work, the title company checks the parcel's records with the Register of Deeds for the county where the house sits.
Before the signatures
Review the settlement figures
The settlement sheet lays out the sale price, payoffs, taxes, closing costs, and the amount scheduled for you. 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. That does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes.
You're going to get a fair price and not have to do anything. Just show up at settlement.
When the process gets 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.
Keep the next question local
Lansing seller pages and planning tools
Open the guide that fits your situation, or use the calculator to compare estimated sale proceeds.
Questions about selling a Lansing house
Can I start before I know every detail about the house?
Yes. Start with the address and what you know about condition, occupancy, and timing. You can raise questions about title, an estate, a lien, or a notice as those details come into focus.
Will you buy a Lansing house as-is?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Do I see written terms before I commit?
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company. You can read the terms and decide whether to proceed.
What if the house is inherited or has a lien?
Tell us what papers you have and what is still uncertain. The title company checks the documents and payoffs needed for closing; estate-specific authority questions may also need an attorney or the appropriate court.
Who pays closing costs?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. This does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes.
How can I compare the Cash Offer and EZ Sale?
Compare the written numbers, timing, responsibilities, possession, and costs in the two program terms. The comparison below lays out the differences, and the Lansing calculator lets you compare estimated net proceeds.
Ready to talk through your Lansing house?
Call 888-274-5006 or start with the property address, condition, occupancy, and timing in the form. Questions are welcome before every document is ready.