Marquette, MI · Marquette County · How it works
How Selling Your Marquette House to Us Works
1. Tell us about the house
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Marquette, Michigan and throughout Marquette County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Tell us what you know about the house and what matters about timing. You can start the conversation before every detail is settled.
Call 888-274-5006 with a question or to talk about the house. You do not need every answer before you call.
Request a written cash offerWe give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Start with the Marquette address and what you know about the house.
2. The sale, step by step
From the first conversation to settlement
Talk through the property and situation
Tell us what you know about the Marquette house and what you want to do next. We can talk through open questions together.
Review the property as it sits
We ask practical questions about the house and review its current condition. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We can also talk through listing, repairs, waiting, or another sale path.
Read the written offer and terms
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. We send the written offer and sale terms for you to review before you decide whether to proceed. If you choose to move ahead, closing takes place through a title company.
Work through title and payoffs
If you choose to proceed, the title company checks the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and the 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.
Review the settlement sheet and close
A 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.
3. Two ways to sell
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 an estimate of what you might keep after costs with the home-sale net-proceeds calculator. It is an estimate; the title company confirms the final settlement figures.
4. Marquette and Marquette County details
The property's municipality guides local records
Marquette County includes the City of Marquette and other local units. City Assessing covers property within city limits, and the property's actual municipality determines which local records apply. We use the property location, not just its mailing address, when coordinating local records for the sale.
5. Closing numbers
Review the settlement figures and Michigan transfer taxes
The settlement sheet shows the sale price, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, closing costs, and the amount scheduled for disbursement. Ask about any line you do not recognize; the title company confirms the final figures.
For an ordinary taxable sale, Michigan state real estate transfer tax is $3.75 for each $500 of value, or part of $500. Marquette County generally has a separate real estate transfer tax of $0.55 for each $500, or part. State and county exemptions are separate, so the actual amount depends on the sale value and any exemption that applies.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
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
Marquette guidance for your situation
Open the local page that fits your situation, or compare the estimated costs of another sale path with the calculator.
Questions about selling a Marquette house
Can I start before every question about the house is settled?
Yes. Call us or use the form with the Marquette address and whatever you know. We can talk through open questions together.
What happens after I tell you about the property?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. We talk through the property and your choices. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. We send the written offer and sale terms for you to review before you decide whether to proceed. If you choose to move ahead, closing takes place through a title company.
What is the difference between a 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.
Who checks the deed, signing authority, and payoffs?
If you choose to proceed, the title company checks the deed, who can sign, mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes, and the 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 that may need to be addressed in the sale.
What transfer taxes can appear in Michigan closing figures?
For an ordinary taxable sale, the state real estate transfer tax is $3.75 for each $500 of value, or part of $500. Marquette County generally has a separate rate of $0.55 for each $500, or part. State and county exemptions are separate, so the amount for a particular sale depends on its value and applicable exemptions.
What does the settlement sheet show?
It lays out the sale price, payoffs, taxes, closing costs, and how the money is allocated. Ask the title company about any line you do not recognize; it confirms the final figures.
Talk with us about your Marquette 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.
Tell us about the house