Sell Your House Fast in Birmingham, MI. Oakland County Homes Bought With a Written Offer.

We pay the closing costs on a sale to us, except your share of any transfer tax, and the purchase agreement sets this out. Eagle does not charge you an agent commission on a direct sale to us. Your mortgage payoff and any liens, delinquent taxes, HOA or association balances, agreed prorations and other seller obligations are deducted from your proceeds when applicable. The closing professional provides a settlement statement showing the charges and credits before closing. Transfer, deed, conveyance or similar taxes vary by state and locality. For a sale in Birmingham: state and county transfer tax of about 0.86% combined; customarily the seller's, subject to the purchase agreement.

We start with what we think the house would sell for once repaired, judged from recent sales of similar homes nearby. From that we subtract the cost of the work it needs, what it costs us to hold and resell it, and a margin for the company, which is why a cash offer usually sits below full retail. The written offer shows the price and the terms. It is free to review, you are under no obligation to accept it, and you are welcome to compare it with any other offer.

It depends on the price and on what comes out of it. With a cash offer, the net proceeds are the price less your mortgage payoff, any liens or back taxes, prorated property taxes and your share of any transfer tax, with the other closing costs paid by us as set out in the agreement. Taxes on any gain are a separate question for a tax advisor, since we are not tax advisors. We put the cash offer in writing, so you can see the numbers before you decide.

Often, yes. Delinquent property taxes and many recorded liens can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, provided there is enough equity and the required payoff or release can be obtained. The title search or other closing review will identify items that must be paid, released or otherwise resolved. A disputed lien, an unavailable payoff or debts exceeding the available proceeds can delay or prevent closing unless the issue is resolved or the creditor agrees to another arrangement. Tell us what you know upfront so the closing professional can investigate it early.

It depends on how title was held and Michigan law. Property held in the deceased owner's name alone may require probate or another estate procedure before anyone has authority to sign a deed. Property held in a trust or with survivorship rights may pass outside probate. A probate or estate attorney licensed in Michigan should confirm who has authority and which procedure applies. We can evaluate the property and make an offer while that is being established, but we cannot close until someone has legal authority to sign.

The closing is handled by a licensed title or escrow company, or a closing attorney, depending on the state. In Michigan that provider usually runs the title search, holds the funds, arranges the payoffs and records the deed. Many routine sales close this way without an attorney on either side. Probate, foreclosure and title disputes are common reasons to bring one in. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date.

Selling a property as-is does not automatically eliminate disclosure obligations under applicable federal, state or local law. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, electrical system, foundation, environmental conditions and any past damage or repairs so we can evaluate the property accurately and address known issues in writing before you sign. Michigan sellers commonly complete a Seller Disclosure Statement, which may apply to your sale. A real estate attorney licensed in Michigan can confirm which disclosures apply.

Eagle may purchase the property itself or, if the purchase agreement permits, assign its contractual rights to another investor or purchasing entity. Any assignment right is stated in the agreement before you sign. The agreement also states the price, closing date or timeline, contingencies and other material terms. The closing is handled by the title company, escrow holder, settlement agent or closing attorney used for the transaction.

A sale may help avoid a foreclosure sale if it closes in time and the proceeds are enough to satisfy the required payoff, or if the lender gives written approval to accept less. In Michigan, a foreclosure generally proceeds by notice and sale (foreclosure by advertisement) rather than through a court case. We cannot promise to stop or postpone a foreclosure; that depends on the lender or servicer, the sale process, the timing and whether the transaction closes. Contact us as early as possible and bring every notice you have so we can tell you whether our expected timeline appears workable. A HUD-approved housing counselor or an attorney licensed in Michigan can explain your legal options and deadlines. At Eagle, we can help only if there are at least 3 weeks before the auction date and you can send paperwork quickly and help the title company close fast. Our Michigan page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.

We can look at condos, townhomes and small multi-family buildings. Whether we make an offer depends on the property, the numbers and, for a condo, the association's rules and balances, which are paid from your proceeds. Send the address and tell us about any tenants or association fees. We buy mobile homes only when they are sold together with the land they sit on.

You do not have to pay for repairs before selling to us. We can buy a house in any condition when the numbers work, and the cost of the work is reflected in the offer instead of being something you pay up front. We cannot promise an offer on every house, and the offer is lower than a fully repaired house could reach on the open market.

This page is for Birmingham, Michigan, in Oakland County. If your house is in Birmingham, Alabama, we have a separate page for it, and the process and state rules differ. Tell us the full address when you contact us so we start with the right state.

Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date. The timeline depends on title, liens, mortgage payoffs and the closing provider, so a house with a title or estate question can take longer. Nothing about a closing can be guaranteed, but we keep you updated at each step.

At Eagle, our policy is to have everyone on the deed and every decision maker on the call when we present the offer, so they can decide together whether to move forward. A spouse, relative or attorney can make the first contact. Anyone whose signature or authorization is required will need to be involved before closing.