Sell Your House Fast in Columbus, IN. Historic District Home or Mid-Century House.

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 Indiana can confirm which disclosures apply.

A licensed Indiana closing agent, typically a title company, handles it. The agent searches the title, holds the funds, pays off your loan and any liens from the proceeds when the price covers them, and sends you what remains. You are not required to hire an attorney for a routine sale, though you are free to. Probate, foreclosure and title disputes are where one helps most. Most of our closings take 21 to 42 days, on a date you pick.

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 Indiana, 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 Indiana can explain your legal options and deadlines. Our Indiana page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.

We begin with what the house should sell for once repaired, judged from recent sales of similar homes nearby. Then we subtract the cost of the work it needs, our costs to hold and resell it, and our margin. The written offer shows the price, the terms and your estimated net. It costs nothing to receive, and you are under no obligation to accept it.

Yes. We look at houses throughout Columbus, including the Columbus Historic District, downtown and the Central Neighborhood, in 47201 and 47203, and in the rest of Bartholomew County. Location affects the price we can offer, not whether we will look at the house.

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 Indiana 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 Indiana 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.

No. We buy Columbus houses in whatever condition they are in, including a worn roof, old wiring or plumbing, foundation trouble and years of deferred upkeep. The cost of that work comes off the written offer, so you can skip the contractor and leave the painting and clearing out to us.

Yes. We price fire, smoke and water damage into the offer, so you do not have to repair or empty the damaged rooms first. If an insurance claim is open, say so on the first call.

Yes, when the land comes with it. If you own both the home and the lot it sits on, in Columbus or elsewhere in Bartholomew County, we can make an offer on the two together. A mobile home in a park or on a rented lot is not something we buy.

iBuyers such as Opendoor or Offerpad operate only in certain markets, which may not include Columbus, and tend to favor newer, updated houses that automated pricing handles well. They typically take repair costs off the price after their own inspection. We also buy older houses that need work, and the written offer shows what we will pay before you sign. The comparison table on this page sets both beside a traditional listing.

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.

Eagle Cash Buyers, LLC buys houses for cash in 43 states, Indiana among them. We are BBB accredited and hold 4.5 stars from 40 Google reviews, not all of them five stars. Our founder, Oren Sofrin, reviewed the page you are reading.

The offer price, less your loan payoff, then any liens, back taxes or HOA balances and your share of prorated property taxes. Indiana has no state transfer tax. On a direct sale to us you pay no agent commission, and we pay the closing costs apart from those items. The closing agent sends a settlement statement showing every line before you sign.

We pay the closing costs on a sale to us, 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 Columbus: Indiana has no state transfer tax; recording fees still apply.