How Does “We Buy Houses for Cash” Work?

What Happens When We Extend a Cash Offer for Your Home

Deal Desk is interested in buying houses of all shapes and sizes. We help people in the St. Louis area navigate the home-selling process and avoid the complications and frustrations of a traditional home sale. There’s no need to involve real estate agents or appraisers. Our mission is to ensure you’re comfortable with our process and walk away happy. We work hard to be transparent.

When we get information on your property, we put the property into what we call “underwriting.” There is no commitment to us in any way, and we don’t represent you as a homeowner at this stage. Underwriting is where we analyze what your house is worth in its best condition, the repair costs, which we factor based on square footage times $$ per square foot depending on the level of rehab. We then factor in our costs to purchase and hold this property, and then submit our best offer to you.

Because every house is unique, every deal is unique.

Sometimes we are the end buyer for your deal. That means we sign a contract, you are the seller, we are the buyer — simple!

Sometimes a deal doesn’t make the most sense for us, so we partner with other investors in our network and do what is called wholesaling or “assigning” the contract. This means we sign an agreement to purchase your home with you as the seller and us as the buyer, but before closing, we swap out our company as the buyer for a new buyer. Same contract, same terms — just a different name. This is called an assignment.

Then there are times when it simply isn’t in your best interest to sell to cash buyers because you have alternative options. Our team has licensed professionals in real estate who can list your property on the MLS if that’s a better solution for you. Our role is to find the best solution for YOU, whether or not that’s with us.

We can approach any situation you’re facing: from divorce and relocation to inheritance, financial distress, or a short sale, we provide you with an easy, stress-free deal without unnecessary costs or hidden fees. We put all of our 16 years of experience in the real estate industry to work in your favor.

We are your partner in real estate success. Our team of licensed Real Estate professionals are here to find the best options for your property.

Our Streamlined Process

We get you a fast and fair transaction with no repairs needed when we pay cash for your home. The Deal Desk process includes three simple steps:

• Connect With Deal Desk

  To get started, all you need to do is fill out a contact form on our website or give us a phone call. Once you do, a Deal Desk Buyers team member will quickly connect with you. We discuss your current situation and collect information about your house. To conclude, we set up a property walkthrough to take place within 48 hours of our conversation or even on the same day.

• Home Inspection on Your As-Is Property

  We evaluate your property’s condition by assessing the interior and exterior. By the time we meet with you, we will have conducted all the research we need to offer you a firm cash offer. Our offers are no obligation, meaning you never need to pay for inspections, repairs, or maintenance. There’s no obligation should you not feel confident in the deal or decide to take another route.

  If you accept our offer, we will send you a simple sales contract that’s one-tenth the size of the usual home buyer agreement.

• Closing and Cash Payment

  We guarantee you a closed deal within 21 days of reaching out to the Deal Desk office. Our in-person walkthrough is free, so you don’t need to worry about paying for a home inspection on your as-is property. We even pay your closing costs to ensure you pocket the maximum amount of cash.

  Our team understands you want to move out as fast as possible. So, we don’t require you to clear out all the clutter when you move out. We help you take whatever furniture and valuables you want to keep and handle the rest. Our process is hassle-free and straightforward. It all starts with a conversation.

FAQ

Deal Desk strives to keep it simple for real estate, but we understand selling your house is a significant decision, and you may have questions about our approach. Read our frequently asked questions and arm yourself with the information you need to make an informed and confident decision.

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Our Approach to St. Louis Home Inspections

There’s more to real estate investment than buying houses. Deal Desk truly cares about people, and we’re prepared to go above and beyond to ensure that you’re comfortable throughout the entire home sale process. When we make an offer on your house, we don’t require you to pay for a home inspector to evaluate your home. We do it ourselves as part of our home sale process, and we do it free of charge.

We love homes in every condition. If your property needs extensive repairs, we’ll be happy for the opportunity to take those improvements into our own hands. We have many years of experience buying homes for top dollar and sprucing them up. Our walkthroughs allow us to get a good feel for your property and an idea of the repairs it may need. That information, paired with the research we’ve done before meeting with you, allows us to make a guaranteed offer right on the spot.