Frequently Asked Questions
Over the years, we’ve been blessed with being able to help homeowners sell their Indianapolis houses fast and for cash. As you can imagine, we’ve had to address countless questions along the way. Here at Virtue, we are dedicated to providing you with the best service possible, and that includes answering any questions you might have regarding our company and our home-buying process. We understand that selling your house can be overwhelming and stressful and that many questions can come to mind. To make things easier for you, we have put together a list of some of the most common questions we’ve been asked when buying houses for cash in Indianapolis.
If you don’t see your question below or would like more clarity or information, please don’t hesitate to contact us through our form or give us a call at (317) 268-5097. We’re here to help!
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We buy houses for cash in Indianapolis, in any condition, and in any location. That's the short and simple of it! We are the perfect alternative if you want to sell your Indianapolis house without any of the hassles of a traditional listing. We will buy your house in a matter of days and you won't have to deal with real estate agents, closing fees or commissions, or fixing up the house before selling to us.
So if you want to skip the headache of listing your property with a Realtor and waiting weeks or months for your property to maybe sell, we're the perfect option for you.
Selling your house on your own ("For Sale By Owner," or FSBO) is absolutely doable, but it does require a ton of work, preparation, and effort. Here's what you can expect:
- First of all, you'll need a good understanding of the local real estate market.
- Once you have this knowledge, determine how much your house is worth in as-is condition. Keep in mind- the simple fact that you like your house a lot does not mean it's worth a lot! Oftentimes sellers overestimate the value of their house simply because it's "prettier" than their neighbor's.
- Pay a flat fee to have the property listed on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in order to increase its visibility to potential buyers.
- Learn how to effectively market the property. This is important, as the right marketing methods are crucial when trying to reach a wide audience.
- Develop strong negotiation skills in order to get the best deal possible.
- Host open houses to show your property to interested parties. During these walkthroughs, be prepared to answer questions and address concerns potential buyers may have.
- And if the things above weren't enough, you'll want to become familiar with the local laws and regulations related to real estate transactions. This will ensure that the process goes smoothly and that you avoid potential legal problems.
Yes, there most certainly are. While you will save on Realtor commissions by not having one represent you, there are still plenty of other expenses associated with the sale of your house. Expect to pay closing costs, attorney fees, title insurance, escrow expenses, and holding costs, to name a few. Quite often, homeowners are unaware of these expenses and are surprised at the last minute, so be sure to have a clear understanding of how much you can expect to pay.
"We are in no hurry to sell our Indianapolis home, nor are we desperate to do so."
We completely understand and hear it all the time! You might think most of the homeowners we've bought properties in Indianapolis from find themselves in desperate situations, but in fact, our experience has been the opposite. A majority of our clients pick us due to previous negative experiences listing a house, or in order to not have to deal with the hassles of the traditional way of selling, whether it be repairs, frequent walk-throughs, or open houses.
Due to the fact we buy houses in any condition, as is, regardless of the situation, location, or potential issue you might be facing, we're a great option to consider if you want to sell quickly and without any hassle.
Ultimately, we're just that- an option! And while we would love to buy your house, it's important for us to make sure WE are the best fit for you. Reach out to us and submit your information, and together we can determine if we're the the right option for you. It is completely free to get an offer from us and there is no obligation to accept at all!
No, we will not list your house on the MLS. We are cash buyers looking to buy the house directly from you, not to list it. Our goal is to purchase your house, rehab it (if it needs it), and then sell it or keep it as a rental. Moreover, we have several different options available when buying your house, including seller financing, wholesaling, and of course, buying it for cash. This variety of purchasing options ensures you will get your house sold fast!
We purchase all kinds of real estate. We most commonly buy single-family homes and condos, but also purchase multifamily properties like duplexes, triplexes, quads, and larger apartments, as well as commercial properties. We also buy land and vacant lots, townhouses, and mobile home parks. Additionally, we can buy tenant-occupied properties, vacant or distressed real estate, as well as properties that require the tenants to be evicted.
It's simple! First, you need to fill out a form on our site or give us a call to tell us more about your house. Once we have a good understanding of your house, we will do a market analysis to be able to determine your all-cash offer and present it to you in less than 24 hours. If our offer works for you and you accept, all you need to do is wait until the day of closing to receive your money.
For more detailed information on how it all works, visit our "How It Works" page if you haven't done so yet.
Once you fill out one of the forms on our website, someone from our team will give you a call to introduce themselves, get to know you and your situation a little better, and be able to determine what your goals with the property are. From there, we will get some information from you regarding the property and get to work on putting an all-cash offer together for you, which we will present to you in a matter of hours. Your trust is important to us, and any information is kept private and confidential.
Remember! This is all completely FREE, and you have no obligation to accept the offer.
Yes, we do! Virtue Cash Buyers is accredited by the Indianapolis Better Business Bureau (BBB) with an A+ rating. If you'd like to see what past clients have said about us, feel free to check out Virtue Cash Buyers' BBB profile.
Should I Sell For Cash Without A Realtor?
Frankly, we don't know yet! Answering this question depends on an understanding of your house, your situation, how fast you need to sell, as well as your expectations, needs, and requirements. Once we know this information, we will be happy to provide you with our professional recommendation.
Most homeowners don't know the advantages and disadvantages of listing their house on the MLS. We're here to help! By filling out our form, we can make you a no-obligation cash offer, and help you figure out if you are better off listing with an agent or selling the house to us.
Get Your Free Offer TODAY!
Fill In This Form To Get Your No-Obligation All Cash Offer Started!
Unlike a real estate estate agent, we are actual buyers. A real estate agent's job is to represent you in selling your house and listing the property on the open market (known as the Multiple Listing Service, or "MLS") in hopes that they will find a buyer for your house. For this service, agents charge commissions and fees. Additionally, if you list your house in Indianapolis, this means you will pay additional closing costs, title fees, and will have to deal with walkthroughs and open houses while the house sits on the market- and who knows how long that will be!
On the other hand, we are a family-owned company that purchases houses directly from homeowners without the need for a real estate agent, saving you time, hassle, and money in the process. Using the cash from a network of investors, we buy houses to fix them up and sell them on the MLS or to keep as rentals. When we buy your house from you, we cover all of the fees and expenses mentioned above of a traditional real estate transaction.
Nope! You can even leave the broom behind, we'll take care of everything. Take whatever it is you would like, and leave the rest. It doesn't matter if you leave a mess for us to handle, that's what we're here for. When we say we'll buy your property in the as-is condition, we mean it. Feel free to leave the furniture, the clothes, the fridge full of food, all of it. Our goal is to make your home selling process as easy and hassle-free as it can be.
No, there are absolutely no obligations after you fill out the form and submit it. We know that you have options. We also know that, unfortunately, there are people out there who will take advantage of you and your situation and will try to scam you. To differentiate ourselves, we make sure you know there are no costs to you and no obligation to accept anything. You don't have anything to lose! If we make you an offer you accept, fantastic! We'll close in a few days and you'll get your cash. If you don't accept our offer, we will do our best to give you our professional opinion on what might be your best option.
Great question! And an important one for us to answer. Yes, we do pay fair prices for the properties we buy. However, don't confuse "fair price" with "market value." With any house we purchase, we look at what the market value of the property can be once it's fixed up and subtract from there the costs of repairs needed to get to the fair offer we will make you. There ARE cases where we can pay market value, but typically we aren't able to do so with cash and we instead rely on seller financing.
Absolutely! We buy houses in Indianapolis in ANY condition, great or terrible. We have purchased fire-damaged properties, houses with tons of mold and water damage, hoarder houses, and properties that have been sitting vacant and eroding away for decades. We are investors who inject new life into the properties we buy and then provide a good home for our buyers, so the more room for improvement the better! So regardless of what condition your house is in, fill out one of the forms on this page and see how much we can offer for your Indianapolis house.
While we pretty much buy all kinds of real estate, there are some cases where we won't. For example, while we do purchase properties in any and all PHYSICAL condition, if title to the property has major liens, judgments, or other significant challenges that cannot be cleared, then we won't. Additionally, there are some areas of Indianapolis (although not many) where we might not purchase if the property value after it's fixed up is less than the cost of fixing it up. Lastly, while we will buy mobile home parks, we typically do not purchase individual mobile homes.
We purchase all kinds of real estate. We most commonly buy single-family homes and condos, but also purchase multifamily properties like duplexes, triplexes, quads, and larger apartments, as well as commercial properties. We also buy land and vacant lots, townhouses, and mobile homes. Additionally, we can buy tenant-occupied properties, vacant or distressed real estate, as well as properties that require the tenants to be evicted.
Of course! We understand just how important privacy and trust are (two things we value a lot ourselves) and as a result, any information you share with us is always kept private and confidential.
Yes. We do our best to limit the number of visits to the house to do away with any inconveniences, but we will have to walk the property before buying it. One of the ways we ensure this is by getting plenty of pictures during our first visit so that we can take them back to the office and analyze them to determine our repair estimates. However, we'll typically need to get through again with our contractors and main partners to verify things.
If you're completely against anyone coming into the house and won't allow it by any means, we can have you help us with a virtual walkthrough on your phone, or by having you send us pictures. We will still be able to make you an offer, but we will have to account for a level of risk in purchasing a property unseen without confirming or assessing its condition.
Absolutely not! We pay for all of the closing costs and title fees related to our transaction. The only thing you will be responsible for will be your own property taxes up to the date of closing and any title issues if they were to come up. Other than that, you don't have to worry about a thing. We cover all commissions, fees, and expenses on our end.
Should I Sell For Cash Without A Realtor?
Frankly, we don't know yet! Answering this question depends on an understanding of your house, your situation, how fast you need to sell, as well as your expectations, needs, and requirements. Once we know this information, we will be happy to provide you with our professional recommendation.
Most homeowners don't know the advantages and disadvantages of listing their house on the MLS. We're here to help! By filling out our form, we can make you a no-obligation cash offer, and help you figure out if you are better off listing with an agent or selling the house to us.
Get Your Free Offer TODAY!
Fill In This Form To Get Your No-Obligation All Cash Offer Started!