Sell Your House Fast in Boone, IA. Older Home Near Downtown or Rural Acreage Property.

No. We look at Boone houses in the condition they are in, including ones with deferred repairs, an outdated interior or a house still full of belongings. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, electrical system and any damage, and we build the offer around the real condition instead of asking you to fix it first.

We start from what the house would be worth in good condition, then subtract the repairs a buyer would need to make, the cost of reselling it later and a margin for the company. That is one reason a cash offer can land below an online estimate. You are welcome to compare it against another offer or have someone you trust review the numbers.

We buy houses throughout Boone and the rest of Boone County, from the older blocks near downtown to rural properties outside the city limits. The one exception is mobile homes, which we buy only when the seller also owns the land underneath.

Yes, if you own the land it sits on. We do not buy a mobile or manufactured home that sits in a park or on a lot you rent. If you own both the home and the land, send us the address and we will look at it the way we look at any other Boone property.

After you send the address, we send a written offer within one business day. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days from there, though we can plan for a longer timeline if you need one. You pick the closing date and it is set out in the agreement before you sign.

Yes. You do not need to wait for the lease to end or ask the tenant to move out before asking for an offer. A lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, though exactly how that works depends on the lease terms, so send us the rent amount and the lease dates along with the address.

Yes. A rural sale can bring its own wrinkles, like a well, a septic system or a shared driveway, and with few comparable sales nearby, a lender's appraisal can be harder to line up. We look at what the property actually is, house and land together, rather than turning it away for sitting outside the city. Send the address and tell us about the acreage, the well or septic setup and any outbuildings.

Yes, we think comparing offers is a good idea. Look past the headline number at what you will actually net after closing costs, how long the sale is expected to take, and whether the buyer intends to purchase the house itself or assign the contract. Our offer is written down, so you can set it next to any other one you receive.

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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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.

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. A real estate attorney licensed in Iowa 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.

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 Boone: about 0.16% of the price above the first $500, subject to the purchase agreement.

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 Iowa, a foreclosure generally goes through the court. We cannot promise to stop or postpone a foreclosure; that depends on the lender or servicer, the court, 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 Iowa can explain your legal options and deadlines. Our Iowa page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.