Sell Your House Fast in Detroit, MI. Historic, Two-Family or Any Other 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.

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. Our Michigan page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.

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.

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.

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 Detroit: Michigan's state tax is $3.75 per $500 and Wayne County adds $0.55 per $500 of the consideration, for $8.60 per $1,000 in total (waynecountymi.gov, checked September 2026), subject to the purchase agreement.

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 consider houses with fire, smoke or water damage, and we do not ask you to repair anything first. Tell us what happened, what has been done since and whether an insurance claim is open, because an open claim can affect how the sale is arranged. Your insurer or an attorney can advise you on the claim itself.

Yes, we buy houses with tenants in place, so you do not have to wait for a lease to end. A lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, and how it is handled depends on the lease terms. Send us the lease, the rent amount and any deposit details with the address.

Yes when you own the land the home sits on. We do not buy a mobile home in a park or on a rented lot, because we buy mobile homes only with the land. If the home and the land are both yours, send us the address and we will take a look.

We buy across Detroit, from the older historic districts to the rest of the city, and we make the offer on the specific house rather than the neighborhood. The exception is a mobile home without land, and we cannot promise that every house will qualify. Send the address and tell us the condition, and we will say yes or no in writing.

Most of our sales close in 21 to 42 days, and we can close later if you need more time. You agree the closing date with us in the purchase agreement. The closing itself is handled by a title company or other closing agent, and how quickly it goes also depends on what the title search turns up.

We look at the address, the condition, the repairs it would need and what similar houses nearby are worth. We may ask for photos or a short visit, then send a written offer within one business day of having what we need. You can accept it, ask questions or walk away.

Not necessarily. We buy houses with furniture and belongings still inside, and what stays or goes is agreed in the purchase agreement. If you want to take certain items or leave others, tell us early so it is written down before you sign.

Yes. We can go through the offer, purchase agreement and closing by phone, email and mail with a title company, so you do not need to come to Detroit. If you have a relative or agent who can hand over the keys, that helps, but it is not required.