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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 Starkville: Mississippi has no state transfer tax; recording fees still apply.

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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi, a foreclosure generally proceeds by a sale under the mortgage or deed of trust rather than through a court case. We cannot promise to stop or postpone a foreclosure; that depends on the lender or servicer, the trustee or 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 Mississippi can explain your legal options and deadlines. Our Mississippi page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.

Yes, when you own the land the home sits on. We buy the manufactured or mobile home together with the lot as a single sale. We do not buy a mobile home that sits in a rented lot or a manufactured-home park, since the land isn't part of that kind of sale.

Yes. We buy occupied rentals, including houses leased to Mississippi State University students, without asking you to end the lease first. A lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, though the exact terms depend on what the lease itself says. Tell us about the lease and the tenants when you reach out so we can plan around it.

Yes. Most of the process happens by phone, email and electronic signature. A local closing agent or attorney handles the paperwork and can arrange for you to sign remotely or by mail, so you don't need to be in Starkville for the closing.

No. We buy houses in the condition they're in, including older homes with outdated systems, a needed roof or foundation work. Tell us what you know about the property's condition so we can evaluate it accurately; you won't need to make repairs or clear the house out first.

We look at the property's condition, its size and layout, and recent sales of comparable homes in Starkville and Oktibbeha County, then subtract the cost of any repairs we'd need to make before reselling it. You'll see the reasoning behind the number, and you're free to decline it.

We buy houses throughout Starkville and Oktibbeha County, from the Cotton District and downtown to the newer subdivisions at the edge of town. The one exception is a mobile or manufactured home on a rented lot or in a park, since we buy those together with the land only.

A strong market can help a listed home sell for more, but listing usually means showings and, with a financed buyer, an appraisal contingency and a closing that can slip if the loan falls through. A cash sale trades some of that top-line price for a faster, more certain close on a date you pick. Which trade-off makes sense depends on your timeline and the condition of your house.

Most of our purchases close in 21 to 42 days, and we can go longer if you need more time; you pick the date. You'll get a written offer within one business day of sending us the property's address.