You've seen the signs and the ads: “we buy houses for cash.” But what actually happens after you call? Here's the real process, step by step, the way we do it at Heiserman Homes in the Twin Cities Northeast Metro.
Step 1: Tell us about the house
A short form or a phone call is all it takes. We ask about the property's condition, your timeline, and anything else that matters — tenants, an estate, a looming move. There's no obligation and no pressure.
Step 2: One walkthrough
We schedule a single visit at a time that works for you. This isn't an inspection you'll have to negotiate later — it's how we build an honest repair budget so our offer is real. No parade of showings, no open houses, no strangers walking through every weekend.
Step 3: A written offer in 24 hours
Within a day of the walkthrough you get a written, no-obligation cash offer. We'll walk you through exactly how we got to the number — what the home is worth fixed up, what the work will cost, and what's left. Take it, leave it, or think about it.
Step 4: You pick the closing date
If you accept, we close at a local title company on your schedule — as fast as 14 days, or later if you need time to move. Because it's cash, there's no lender to slow things down and no financing to fall apart. You leave behind whatever you don't want to take, and we handle the rest.
Who this works well for
Cash sales tend to make the most sense for inherited homes, rentals you're done managing, houses that need significant work, or situations where speed and certainty matter more than squeezing out top dollar. If your home is in great shape and you have time, listing it may net you more — and since Ryan is a licensed Realtor in MN and WI, he can help with that too and give you both numbers side by side.