Frequently Asked Questions

We build every offer from current Milwaukee comparable sales — actual closed transactions within the last 90 days in the same neighborhood and price range — combined with a documented estimate of what it will cost to bring the property to marketable condition. We're transparent about both numbers. If you want to see the comps we used, we'll show you. Our goal is a number that's fair to you and that works for our business — not a lowball designed to pad our margin.

We present a number we believe is honest and fair based on real data. We're happy to discuss it and explain our reasoning. If you have information that changes the picture — a recent repair, a permitted addition, a unique feature — bring it up. We listen. What we won't do is inflate a number to win the listing and then reduce it later.

Never. The figure in your written purchase agreement is the figure you receive at closing. We don't renegotiate after signing, and there are no inspection contingencies allowing us to reduce the price. Many Milwaukee sellers have been burned by buyers who renegotiated after inspection — that doesn't happen with us.

We make offers we'd accept ourselves. We're not in the business of insulting homeowners with numbers that have nothing to do with the property's actual value. If our offer doesn't work for your situation, we respect that — no pressure and no persistent callbacks trying to wear you down.

Nothing, ever. We purchase Milwaukee homes in their current condition — end of story. Old plumbing, original electrical, outdated kitchens, foundation cracks, fire damage, basement flooding, mold, roof at end of life — we've bought them all. Leave whatever you don't want to take with you. Our team handles cleanout after closing at no cost to you.

Single-family homes, duplexes, multi-family buildings (up to 4 units), condos, and vacant lots. Any age, any condition. We've purchased 1920s bungalows in Wauwatosa, 1950s ranches in Greenfield, tenant-occupied duplexes in West Allis, estate homes in Fox Point, and fire-damaged properties across the metro.

Yes. Tenant-occupied properties are routine for us. You don't need to evict anyone before selling. We take over the landlord relationship at closing — lease, security deposit, and all. We handle everything from there.

We buy properties with code violations, unpermitted additions, and open municipal orders throughout Milwaukee County. We factor the cost of resolution into our offer. You don't need to fix or resolve anything before closing.

Step one: you call (414) 348-5700 or fill out our short online form. Step two: we schedule a brief walkthrough — typically 15–20 minutes — and deliver a written cash offer within 24 hours. Step three: you choose your closing date, we handle all paperwork, and the closing attorney or title company wires your cash. The entire process from first call to closing typically takes 7–21 days, though we can accommodate longer timelines if needed.

Seven calendar days from signed purchase agreement to closing is achievable and something we do regularly. The limiting factor is usually title work — confirming clear title and handling any outstanding liens. In most Milwaukee County transactions, title can be cleared in 5–7 business days. If you need to close faster, call us and we'll tell you honestly what's possible.

Yes. Post-closing occupancy agreements are common and something we accommodate regularly. If you need 30, 45, or even 60 days after closing to find your next home and complete your move, we can build that into the purchase agreement. We work around your timeline, not ours.

We are direct buyers. We purchase Milwaukee homes with our own cash — there is no MLS listing, no third-party buyer to find, and no financing contingency to worry about. We are not wholesalers who assign contracts to other investors. We buy, we close, and we own the property after closing.

Yes — and please call immediately. Wisconsin's foreclosure timeline moves faster than many homeowners realize. Once a foreclosure judgment is entered and a sheriff's sale is scheduled, your options narrow dramatically. A fast cash sale can stop the process, pay off the bank, and potentially leave you with remaining equity that would have been lost entirely in a sheriff's sale. We've helped Milwaukee homeowners in this exact situation on short notice. Call (414) 348-5700 today.

A direct cash sale is often the cleanest solution. Inherited homes frequently need significant repairs, and dealing with probate while also managing a deteriorating property is genuinely stressful. We can close quickly once probate is cleared, require no repairs or cleanout, and work directly with your estate attorney. Many Milwaukee estate properties are sold this way because it's faster, simpler, and results in less estate liability than a long traditional listing.

Yes, and it's very common. Your existing mortgage is paid off from the sale proceeds at the title company at closing — exactly like any other real estate transaction. As long as your home has enough equity to cover the payoff amount, the process is straightforward. If you're close to break-even or possibly underwater, call us and we'll walk through the numbers honestly.

Yes. Delinquent property taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing, just like a mortgage payoff. As long as there's sufficient equity to cover what's owed, the process works normally. We've purchased properties with multiple years of delinquent Milwaukee County taxes.

Zero. No agent commission (typically a percentage of the sale price). No seller closing costs. No transaction fees. No hidden charges. We also cover the title company fee, transfer taxes, and recording fees. The number in your written offer is the amount deposited into your account at closing.

On a $200,000 Milwaukee home: a traditional sale with an agent costs roughly $10,000–$14,000 in commissions and closing costs, assumes no repair demands, and takes several weeks to months on the market with no guarantee the deal closes. Our cash offer reflects the home's condition and market — but you pay zero fees, close in days, and the outcome is certain from the day you sign. For most distressed or time-sensitive sellers, the net result is competitive or better with us.