What we do
A fair cash offer for the house you're ready to let go of.
We buy houses all over Detroit in whatever shape they're in: inherited, rented out, empty, damaged or behind on taxes. You get a straight cash offer with the numbers behind it, no repairs, and a closing date that works for you.
On the other side, we work with local landlords and rehabbers who want Detroit houses, so we can make offers on houses a bank or a retail buyer would pass on.
"You'll deal with me from the first call to the closing table."
Chanceller YaldoFounder, DetroitFees
Agent commissions or fees to you
Repairs
No fixing, cleaning or emptying out
Showings
One walkthrough, not weeks of showings
Closing
pick the date, at a licensed title company
How a sale works
Three steps from first message to money in hand. No obligation until you sign.
Tell us about the house
Call, text or fill out the form. Share the address, what shape it's in and when you'd like to be done. Five minutes is plenty.
Get a cash offer
We look at what similar houses nearby sold for, what the repairs will cost and what it rents for, then send a written offer and show you how we got there.
Close on your date
If you say yes, a licensed title company handles the paperwork and pays you at closing. Take what you want from the house and leave the rest.
Houses we buy
Any condition, any situation.
If you're not sure whether your house fits, ask. Most do.
Inherited houses
Probate or not, we work with the family and the title company on what's needed.
Rentals with tenants
Tired of being a landlord? We buy with tenants in place, leases and all.
Major repairs
Roof, furnace, foundation, plumbing. You don't fix anything.
Fire or water damage
Damaged houses are fine. We price the work in and buy it as it stands.
Behind on taxes
Back taxes are paid from the sale at closing. The earlier you reach out, the more options you have.
Vacant houses
Empty and costing you insurance, taxes and worry? Let's take it off your hands.
City tickets & violations
Blight tickets or code issues don't stop a sale. We'll sort them out together.
Moving or life changes
Relocating, divorce, downsizing. We move at your pace.
Your options
Selling to us vs. listing it
Listing can get a higher price when the house is in good shape and you can wait. Here's the honest comparison.
| Chance Buys Houses | Listing with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees and commissions | None. We cover the closing costs. | Agent commission, usually a percentage of the price, plus seller closing costs |
| Repairs and cleaning | None. Sold as-is; leave what you don't want. | Often needed before listing or after the buyer's inspection |
| Showings | One walkthrough | Open houses and showings until it sells |
| Closing date | You pick it | Depends on the buyer and their lender |
| Financing risk | No buyer's bank to wait on | Buyer loans can fall through, even late |
| Price | Below full retail: we buy as-is and take on the repairs and risk | Usually the highest price, if the house qualifies for a loan and you can wait |
For cash buyers
Off-market Detroit deals, matched to your buy box.
Landlords, rehabbers and portfolio buyers: tell us what you buy and we'll only send you houses that fit, with the numbers already run.
- Send your buy boxNeighborhoods or ZIPs, price range, property type and how much rehab you'll take on.
- Get matched dealsOff-market houses checked against your criteria before they reach your inbox.
- See the numbersRecent sales nearby, a repair estimate and the rent, so you can decide fast.
- Close cleanEvery deal closes through a licensed title company.
Questions
Straight answers
Does it cost me anything?
No. Getting an offer is free and you're under no obligation. If you sell to us, there are no commissions or fees, and we cover the closing costs.
How do you come up with the offer?
We look at what similar houses near you sold for recently, what the repairs will cost and what the house can rent for. We'll walk you through the numbers so you can see how we got there.
Do I need to clean out or fix anything?
No. We buy the house as it is. Take what you want and leave the rest.
There are tenants in the house. Is that a problem?
Not at all. We buy tenant-occupied houses, and we'll plan the walkthrough around your tenants.
I'm behind on property taxes. Can you still buy it?
Usually, yes. Taxes owed are paid out of the sale at closing. If the house is headed toward tax foreclosure, reach out as early as you can, because timing matters.
I inherited the house. Where do I start?
Tell us what you have. Whether or not probate is done, the title company will tell us exactly what paperwork is needed, and we'll work on your family's timeline.
Do you buy the house yourself?
Sometimes we close on it ourselves. Often we sign a purchase agreement with you and then assign it to one of the investors we work with, who closes on the same terms. We tell you this in writing before you sign, and you get the price in your agreement either way.
Is an offer by text or email binding?
No. Nothing is final until we both sign a written purchase agreement.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your house.
Call, text or send the form. We'll get back to you with questions or a cash offer, with no pressure.
You'll talk to me, Chanceller,
not a call center.
We got your details
Chanceller will reach out soon. If it's urgent, call or text (586) 272-6840.