How it works
A simple way to sell your house as-is.
Start with the address, show the house in its current condition, and review the written terms before you decide.
Tell us about the house
Send the address and share the condition, your timeline, and anything else we should know.
Show it as-is
No repairs, cleaning, or staging first. If a visit makes sense, we arrange a time to review the accessible areas.
Review the written offer
If an offer is made, compare the price, buyer, terms, and proposed closing date. There is no obligation to accept.
Step 1 — the first call
What happens when you call.
Start with the address, rough condition, why you are considering a sale, and the timing you have in mind. The first conversation can happen by phone or email.
Some properties can move directly to scheduling. Others need a few more details first. We will explain the next step and identify the person or company evaluating the property.
Step 2 — the walkthrough
A representative reviews the house.
We review the house as it stands—no cleanout, staging, or prep before the visit. The time depends on the property and what can be safely reached.
We may look at visible roof, foundation, plumbing, HVAC, fire, flood, and code concerns. If an offer is made, the price and any remaining inspection or price-change conditions should be stated in writing.
Step 3 — the close
Put the agreed date in writing.
A cash purchase can remove buyer-financing steps, but title, probate, liens, payoffs, municipal requirements, and attorney review still affect the calendar. If you need a specific date, raise it before the contract is written.
The written purchase agreement identifies the legal buyer, states any assignment rights, and spells out the price, closing date, and contingencies. You are free to have your own attorney review it. A title company typically coordinates signing and disbursement; remote signing may be available when the title company and your attorney approve it.
If there's a mortgage, the payoff goes directly to your bank. If there's an HOA, back taxes, a municipal lien, or other claims on title, the title company handles the priority at the closing table. What's left after payoff, liens, and closing costs goes to you.
Questions about the process.
How do you calculate your offer?
A direct buyer typically reviews nearby sales, current condition, expected repairs, holding costs, and resale risk. Ask the actual buyer to explain the assumptions behind a written offer and any conditions that could change the price.
How fast can you actually close?
A cash purchase can remove buyer-financing steps, but the actual date depends on the named buyer, title, attorney review, payoffs, liens, probate, municipal requirements, and the written agreement. Ask for a date that matches your situation.
Are there any fees or commissions?
A direct purchase normally does not include a listing-agent commission unless you have a separate brokerage agreement. Mortgage payoffs, taxes, liens, attorney fees, title charges, and other property-specific amounts may still come out of the proceeds. Review the purchase agreement and title-company settlement statement before you sign.
Who actually shows up at the house?
Todd is the familiar point of contact for As-Is Made Easy, but he may not be the person scheduled for every property visit. Before an appointment, we will tell you who is coming and why. If an offer is made, the purchase agreement names the buyer and explains any assignment rights.
What if my house needs repairs?
You do not need to make repairs before the initial review. A representative documents the accessible condition, and the actual buyer decides how expected work affects the offer. The purchase agreement should explain what, if anything, you must do before closing.
Is this legitimate?
Ask who the named buyer is, request the offer in writing, and use a reputable title company. You are free to have your own attorney review any purchase agreement. The written agreement should identify the actual buyer, any assignment rights, and how the closing is structured before you decide.
No pressure. Just a clear next step.
Ready to see if a cash offer fits?
Start with the property address. We will confirm the service area and explain what happens next.
Prefer to talk? (312) 906-7299. As-Is Made Easy serves Elgin and the surrounding Northern Illinois suburbs.