Cash home buyers in Michigan

Sell your house fast for cash in Michigan

We buy houses for cash in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint and across both peninsulas. Sell as-is, with basement water, tax debt, tenants or a lifetime of belongings inside.

  • Cash offer within 24 hours for homes
  • Close in as little as 7 days
  • No repairs, commissions or showings
  • We buy across Michigan, not just in Detroit

Updated October 1, 2026

Get your Michigan cash offer

Step 1 of 2: about the property

Homes get an offer within 24 hours; land and commercial property within 72.

A ballpark is fine. It helps us tell you quickly whether we can get close.

No obligation. Takes about two minutes.

Cash offer
Within 24 hours for homes; 72 hours for land and commercial property
Closing
In as little as 7 days for homes and 10 days for other property, or on your date
Condition
As-is. No repairs, cleaning, staging or showings
Cost to you
No commissions or fees; we cover standard closing costs
Where
Anywhere in Michigan, from Detroit and Grand Rapids to small towns and rural land

Where we buy in Michigan

We buy houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Warren and across Michigan

Whether your property is in Detroit or a small town hours from the nearest metro, the process and the timeline are the same: a written offer first, then a closing date you choose.

  • Detroit, MI
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Warren, MI
  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Lansing, MI
  • Flint, MI
  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • Plus suburbs, small towns and rural property statewide

Local know-how

Selling a house in Michigan: what to know

Michigan's markets range from Detroit, where prices vary block by block and many homes need major work, to the steady suburbs of Oakland and Macomb counties, fast-growing Grand Rapids, and university-driven Ann Arbor and Lansing. Up north and in the Upper Peninsula, much of the property is cabins and seasonal homes.

Most Michigan mortgage foreclosures happen by advertisement, outside court, followed by a redemption period that is often six months. Property tax foreclosure is a separate process run by the county treasurer, and it catches many Detroit-area owners by surprise.

  • Wet basements

    Seepage, cracked block walls and backed-up drains are common across southeast Michigan. We buy with the water issues as they are.

  • Tax foreclosure

    If you're behind on property taxes, selling before the county's redemption deadline lets the taxes be paid from the proceeds instead of losing the house.

  • Cabins and lake homes

    We buy seasonal cabins and cottages up north and in the U.P., including ones that aren't winterized.

  • Older systems

    Original wiring, old boilers and galvanized pipes are common in pre-war Detroit, Flint and Lansing homes. We price them in.

How it works

How to sell your Michigan house for cash

Three steps from first contact to closing, wherever the property is in Michigan.

  1. Step 1

    Tell us about the property

    Share the address, the property type and the best way to reach you. It takes about two minutes, and there is no obligation.

  2. Step 2

    Get a written cash offer

    We look at the property and recent sales nearby, then send a fair cash offer: within 24 hours for homes and 72 hours for land and commercial property.

  3. Step 3

    Close when you're ready

    Pick the closing date. We close through a licensed title company or closing attorney in as little as 7 days for homes (10 for other property), and you are paid at closing.

Start with your address

Compare your options

Cash offer vs. listing your Michigan house

Both can be the right choice. Here is how they differ on the things that usually decide it.

Cash offer from Serden Listing with an agent
Time to an offer 24 hours for homes, 72 hours for other property Weeks or months on the market
Closing As little as 7 days, or on the date you choose Usually 30 to 60 days after an offer is accepted
Repairs and cleaning None. We buy as-is Often expected before listing or after the inspection
Showings and open houses None Many, on the buyer's schedule
Agent commissions None Often 5% to 6% of the price, depending on what you negotiate
Closing costs We cover standard closing costs Seller usually pays a share
Financing risk None. We pay cash A buyer's loan can fall through late
Price A fair cash price that reflects repairs and our risk Potentially higher, before commissions, repairs and months of holding costs

Listing can bring a higher price for a house in move-in condition when you have time to wait. A cash sale is built for speed, certainty and property that needs work. Compare the offer with what you would net after commissions, repairs and months of mortgage, taxes and utilities.

Sell with confidence

How to vet any Michigan cash buyer, including us

Most cash buyers are legitimate, but the industry has its share of lowball bait-and-switch offers and companies that never intended to buy. These checks protect you whoever you sell to.

  1. Get the offer in writing It should show the price, any fees or deductions, who pays which closing costs, and the closing date.
  2. Close with a licensed title company or attorney Look them up yourself. They hold the money and record the deed, so neither side handles the funds directly.
  3. Never pay to get an offer A legitimate buyer doesn't charge an application, inspection or "processing" fee up front.
  4. Ask who is actually buying Some companies sign a contract and then sell it to another investor. Ask whether the company on the contract will be the one closing.
  5. Ask for proof of funds A cash buyer should be able to show the money is available before you take the house off the market.
  6. Compare it with listing Weigh the offer against what you would net after commissions, repairs, closing costs and months of carrying the property.

Any condition, any situation

We buy Michigan houses in any condition

From a dated house in Grand Rapids to an inherited property in Warren that nobody has lived in for years: you don't have to fix it or clear it out first.

  • Inherited or probate property

    Sell a house you inherited without clearing it out, fixing it up or managing it from far away.

  • Behind on payments

    A quick sale can pay off the loan before a foreclosure finishes and protect what equity is left.

  • Divorce or separation

    A clean cash sale with one closing date makes it simpler to divide the proceeds and move on.

  • Relocating

    Moving for work or family? Close before you go, or after, without carrying two housing payments.

  • Tired landlord

    Sell a rental with tenants in place, overdue repairs or a lease that still has months to run.

  • Major repairs

    Fire, water, foundation, roof or mold damage: we price the work in so you don't have to do it.

  • Downsizing or retiring

    Sell the family home on your schedule and leave behind anything you don't want to move.

  • Liens, back taxes or code violations

    Liens and unpaid taxes are paid from the sale at closing, and open violations become our problem.

Questions and answers

Questions about selling a house in Michigan

How fast can I sell my house for cash in Michigan?

Request an offer and we send a written cash offer for a Michigan home within 24 hours (72 hours for land and commercial property). Once you accept and the title is clear, most homes close in as little as 7 days. If you need longer, you choose the date.

Can I sell my Michigan house if it's in property tax foreclosure?

Usually, yes, until the county's redemption deadline passes. The delinquent taxes, interest and fees are paid from the sale at closing. Contact the county treasurer for the exact amount and deadline, then contact us; a cash closing can move fast.

What is the redemption period after a Michigan foreclosure?

After a sheriff's sale, Michigan homeowners generally have a redemption period, often six months for a typical home, to pay off the amount bid. You can sell during that time, which can recover equity that would otherwise be lost.

Can I sell my Michigan house if I'm facing foreclosure?

Usually, yes, until the foreclosure sale. Most Michigan foreclosures happen outside court under the mortgage's power-of-sale clause, so the time between the first notice and the sale can be short. The sooner you act, the more options you have. Selling for cash can pay off the loan and stop the foreclosure. A HUD-approved housing counselor (free or low cost) or a local real estate attorney can walk you through every option.

Do you buy houses in Detroit, Grand Rapids and Warren and smaller Michigan towns?

Yes. We buy in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint and Kalamazoo, and in suburbs, small towns and rural areas across Michigan. Location affects the offer, not whether we make one.

What does it cost to sell my Michigan house to Serden?

Nothing out of pocket. There are no commissions or fees, and we cover the standard closing costs. Any mortgage, liens or unpaid property taxes are paid from the sale at closing, and the rest is yours.

Selling near the state line?

We also buy in states near Michigan

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