Sell Your Southfield House for Cash, Skip the Repairs and Choose Your Closing Date.
Send us the address of your Southfield house. If the numbers work, we can send a written cash offer within one business day, and you choose when to close.
- ✓ Cash offer within one business day
- ✓ Your closing date, your choice
- ✓ No agent commission to you
- ✓ We buy as-is
- ✓ Closing through a title or escrow company or a closing attorney
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Eagle Cash Buyers buys houses in Southfield, Michigan, for cash. We can buy a house in any condition when the numbers work, so repairs, clean-outs and showings are not part of the deal. We buy in 43 states, Michigan among them, and Southfield is one of the places we buy. Send the address, and if the numbers work we can send a written cash offer within one business day. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date.
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Hear It From Sellers
Sellers we bought from, in their own words. Under a minute and a half.
Who You Are Dealing With
- 43 states, Michigan among them. We are not a one-county operator and not a lead broker who sells your details on.
- 4.5 stars across 40 Google reviews. Not all of them are five stars. You can read them yourself before you call.
- A named company with a named founder. Who we are, and Oren Sofrin, who founded and runs it.
- Closings handled through a title or escrow company. Settlement happens the way any Michigan sale does, with a recorded deed.
- No obligation. An offer is an offer. Turn it down and nothing happens.
Southfield Homeowners We Help
Southfield sellers come to us with different houses and different reasons. Here are the situations we hear about most.
A House That Needs Work
If the roof, the plumbing or the kitchen is past its best, you do not have to fix it before you sell. We can buy a house in any condition when the numbers work, and the offer reflects the repairs the house needs. A cash offer is usually lower than what a fully repaired home could reach on the open market, and in return you skip the repairs, the showings and the wait.
An Inherited House in Oakland County
Selling a house you inherited can mean several people deciding together. 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. Closing also needs everyone whose signature or authorization is required, and a probate or estate attorney licensed in Michigan can confirm who that is.
Related guide: How to Sell an Inherited House
A Rental With Tenants in Place
You do not have to wait for a lease to end before you ask for an offer. We evaluate rentals with tenants living in them, and if the numbers work we can make an offer. A lease generally passes to the buyer at closing; exactly what happens depends on the lease terms and the purchase agreement.
Related guide: Selling a Rental Property With Tenants
Back Taxes or a Lien on the House
Unpaid property taxes and many recorded liens can often be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, provided the proceeds are enough and a payoff or release can be obtained. Tell us what you know up front so the closing provider can look into it early. The question about liens and back taxes further down explains how this usually works.
Related guide: Selling a Home With Liens or Back Taxes
A Job Change or a Move
A new job or a move can put a deadline on the sale. Because there is no buyer mortgage to wait on, a cash sale can fit around a date you already have. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time, and you pick the date.
Related guide: Selling Your Home Before a Job Relocation
A Vacant House You Are Tired of Carrying
An empty house still costs money every month in taxes, insurance and utilities. If you would rather stop paying them, send us the address. We can usually tell you quickly whether we can make an offer, and nothing is binding until you sign a purchase agreement.
Related guide: Selling a Vacant House for Cash
Tell us about the property and you will hear back within one business day. Send it on a weekend and that means the next business day. There is no pressure either way.
Get My Cash OfferWhat the Numbers Actually Look Like - Cash Sale vs. Listing vs. Instant-Offer Programs
Sellers in Southfield are right to ask about the net rather than the headline offer price. On a typical listing, agent commission, closing costs, the Michigan Transfer Taxes and repairs can all come out before you see a dollar. Here is how the three paths compare.
| Cost or Factor | Eagle Cash Buyers (Cash Sale) | Traditional Listing (Agent) | Instant-Offer Program (iBuyer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Commission | None - $0 | Negotiable, not fixed. For illustration only, a typical 5% to 6% commission on a $253,900 sale is about $12,700 to $15,200 | Usually none, though a service fee often applies |
| Repairs Before Sale | None - we buy as-is | Often paid by you before listing, or given back in price, and buyers' inspections often ask for more | Often deductions for repairs after the inspection |
| Michigan Transfer Taxes | State and county transfer tax of about 0.86% combined; customarily the seller's. Your share is paid from your proceeds, as set out in the purchase agreement and shown on your settlement statement | The same tax applies | The same tax applies |
| Seller Closing Costs | We pay the closing costs, except your share of any transfer tax. Your mortgage payoff, any liens and prorated property taxes are paid from the sale proceeds. | Title, recording and closing fees, plus prorations; amounts vary by contract | A service fee set by each platform |
| Days to Close | Most close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time; you pick the date | Weeks on the market, then weeks more to close, and a financed buyer's loan can still fall through | Set by each platform, and instant-offer programs buy only in some areas |
| Showings and Inspections | No public showings. Walkthroughs and any reinspection are as set out in the agreement | Multiple showings, buyer inspection, possible renegotiation after inspection | Usually a company inspection, often with repair deductions |
| Financing Contingency Risk | No buyer mortgage contingency. Other contract terms still apply | Buyer financing can fall through weeks into the process | Low risk, but platform rules apply |
| Condition Required | We buy as-is - no updates needed | Buyers and agents expect move-in or near-move-in condition for top dollar | Varies - iBuyers often exclude significant distress |
Your actual net depends on your loan payoff, prorations and contract terms. We walk through it with you before you sign anything. Instant-offer terms vary by company and change often.
Skip the listing process. Close on your schedule, in Southfield, with no agent commission and the closing costs covered, apart from your share of any transfer tax.
See What We'd PayAn Example From a Real Call
A homeowner who contacted us was already buying his next home and needed a closing date that matched it. He had a higher offer elsewhere, and he still chose to sell to us because a closing date that matched his purchase mattered more to him than the higher price. We explained that back taxes on his house can usually be paid from the sale proceeds at closing by a title or escrow company so he did not have to clear them first. A seller with time to wait and a house in good shape may do better listing it.
Three Steps, From First Call to Closing
Sellers ask whether a cash sale is complicated. Usually it is not: we work with a title or escrow company who coordinates the paperwork, and you sign in person or remotely, as the closing provider arranges. Here is how it runs.
Tell Us About Your Property
Call us at (833) 330-1625 or fill out the form on this page. We ask a few basic questions: the address, the condition and your situation. No obligation, no hard pitch. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, foundation and any past damage. See how our closing process works, start to finish.
Receive Your Cash Offer Within One Business Day
We look at the property, recent comparable sales in Southfield, and the repair costs, which we take off the price rather than asking you to do the work. You get a written cash offer with no agent commission. It shows the price, the contingencies and your estimated net before you sign. To weigh it against a traditional sale, our Michigan page sets out what a listing costs.
Pick Your Closing Date and Get Paid
Once you accept, we open title or escrow with the closing provider, who handles the title search, the loan payoff and the closing paperwork. The Michigan Transfer Taxes and every other cost are shown on your settlement statement before closing. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, depending on when the title work clears, or later if you need more time; you pick the date. Anything that could change the price after we agree is written into the agreement, so you can see it before you sign.
Southfield Housing Market - What the Numbers Say
Zillow's Home Value Index put the typical Southfield home at $253,900 in August 2026, 1.8% higher than a year earlier.
A typical-value figure covers mid-priced homes across the whole city. It says little about any one house, and a house that needs work usually sells for less than the typical home.
For a sense of what an agent sale can cost, agent commission is usually between 5% and 6% of the sale price, and it is negotiable and depends on the agent. On a $253,900 home, that is about $12,700 to $15,200. This is an illustration only, not a quote. Eagle does not charge you an agent commission on a direct sale to us.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. The figures describe Southfield as a whole and do not set the value of any one house.
How to Check Out Any Cash Buyer in Southfield
These questions apply to us too. Any buyer should answer them plainly.
- Ask for proof of funds. A real buyer can show a bank letter or statement quickly. Ask us the same question. If we assign the contract, ask the closing buyer for theirs too.
- Ask whether they intend to assign the contract. Our answer: 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. Assignment itself is not the problem. What matters is whether the right to assign is disclosed, whether the buyer stays accountable under the agreement, and whether the closing structure and deadlines are clear before you sign. Ask any buyer to put those terms in writing.
- Never pay anything up front. No application fee, no inspection fee, no processing fee. If money is moving from you to the buyer before closing, stop.
- Look the company up. Search the buyer's name in the business registry of the state where it was formed, and check that it is active. Eagle Cash Buyers, LLC is registered in Ohio.
- Get the whole offer in writing before you sign, including who pays closing costs and what happens if the buyer walks.
Where We Buy Houses in Southfield and Oakland County
We look at houses across Southfield and the surrounding parts of Oakland County, including the neighboring communities of Lathrup Village and Franklin. We buy mobile homes only when they are sold together with the land they sit on.
Nearby communities
Lathrup Village
Lathrup Village is a separate city that sits entirely inside Southfield. Wikipedia says it grew out of the Lathrup Townsite, which developer Louise Lathrup Kelley planned in the 1920s, and that it was incorporated in 1953. If your house is in Lathrup Village rather than Southfield, tell us the address: it is a separate city, so its own local rules and tax bills apply to your house, and the closing provider will check them.
Franklin
Franklin is a village in Oakland County, just north of Southfield. Wikipedia says it was designated as Michigan's first historic district on November 11, 1969. If you own a house in or near Franklin, send us the address and we can tell you whether we can make an offer.
Neighborhood details are drawn from public sources, including en.wikipedia.org. Conditions vary from house to house.
Main ZIP codes: 48033, 48034, 48075, 48076
We also buy in nearby communities
Ready to Sell Your Southfield Home - Without the Commission or the Repairs?
We buy as-is for cash in Southfield and across Oakland County, so there is nothing to fix or clean up first. There are no repairs to schedule, no agent commission and no buyer mortgage contingency. You get a written offer within one business day and a closing date you choose, handled through a title or escrow company.
We buy houses in Southfield, MI and throughout Oakland County. Cash offer within one business day. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. No obligation to accept.
Southfield and Oakland County Seller Questions
Southfield Home Sellers Ask: Here Are Our Answers
Who pays what at closing, liens, inherited houses, foreclosure timing and mobile homes.
Who pays closing costs when I sell my Southfield house to you?
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 Southfield: state and county transfer tax of about 0.86% combined; customarily the seller's, subject to the purchase agreement.
Can I sell my Southfield house with a lien or back taxes on it?
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.
Do I have to go through probate before I can sell an inherited house in Southfield?
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.
Do I still have to make disclosures if I sell my Southfield house as-is?
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.
Will Eagle Cash Buyers buy my house itself, or assign the contract?
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.
Can selling my Southfield house to you stop a foreclosure?
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 usually 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.
How fast can I close on my Southfield house?
Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date. The timeline depends on the title work, any liens or payoffs, and the closing provider, which is a title or escrow company.
Who handles the closing in Michigan?
The closing is handled by a title or escrow company. It checks the title, arranges any payoffs and prepares the closing documents. You can have your own attorney review the purchase agreement before you sign.
Do you buy mobile homes in Southfield?
Yes, when the mobile home is sold together with the land it sits on. If you own both, send us the address and, if the numbers work, we can make an offer.
How can I sell my house faster?
On the open market that usually means a realtor, a good listing, some repairs and a fair price, and then waiting for a buyer and their mortgage approval. A direct sale to a cash buyer skips those steps. If you want to compare, ask for a written offer and weigh it against listing.
Do I have to make repairs or clean out the house first?
No. We can buy a house in any condition when the numbers work, and the offer reflects the condition. You can leave what you do not want to take.
Will I get full market value for a cash sale?
Usually not. A cash offer is usually lower than the price a fully repaired home could reach on the open market, because the buyer takes on the repairs, the holding costs and the risk of reselling. If your house is in good shape and you have time to wait for a buyer, listing with an agent may get you a higher price, and we can usually say so.
Am I committed once I get an offer?
No. An offer is only an offer. Nothing is binding until you and Eagle sign a purchase agreement.
Can I sell my house if I already signed a contract with someone else?
That depends on the contract. A listing agreement or purchase contract can limit who you can sell to and when, so read it or ask an attorney licensed in Michigan before you talk to any buyer.
Eagle Cash Buyers is not a law firm, title company or tax advisor. This information is general and is not legal, title or tax advice. Laws, procedures and transaction costs vary by state and locality, and the purchase agreement and closing documents control each transaction.
