We are the Tuckers – Kim and Don. We started kcmoHomeBuyer over 20 years ago and along the way, we were joined by our Son Scott. Plus we have a great team that we work with including our title company, our contractors, and a bunch of people that help us along the way.rnrnOur “About Us” page on our website will give you a much closer look at who we are and what we are about. Take a second to visit that page now so you can make our acquaintance. We have been in business for over 20 years, we are honest, and we think fairly nice people.

We Pay Cash For Houses in Kansas City and surrounding areas. The simple answer is that we buy in most locations and in any condition. We offer an alternative to the hassles of the traditional real estate agent listing. We offer options for those with less than perfect houses, those that are working on condensed timelines, or people who just want to avoid all the things that come with a traditional listing including the expenses of the commission and the hassle of people, inspections, and repairs.rnrnAnd because we are also licensed agents we can offer you more options than the average cash home buyer or even the average real estate agent.

Is A “We Buy Houses” Company Right For Me?

We are not desperate to sell our home in Kansas City, nor are we in a hurry! rnrnWhile we certainly do save time, we have found that the majority of sellers we have purchased houses in Kansas City from were not desperate to sell (at all). They were not trying to save themselves from foreclosure. Most of our sellers went with us simply because they just don’t want to deal with repairs, constant walk-throughs, or any hassle one experiences selling a house the traditional way. Some had already tried to work with a real estate agent and it didn’t work out.rnrnWe offer a great option to consider when you want to sell quickly or with ease because we buy houses in any condition, as-is, and we have the knowledge and the team to work through just about any circumstance. It doesn’t cost you anything for us to take a look and see how much we can offer for your home in KC. We can tell you if listing your house in the traditional manner would be a better choice. We offer all your options, completely free, without any obligation. You have everything to gain.

Will Cash Home Buyers List My House On The MLS?

Our intent is to buy your house in cash, rehab it (if there is any work that needs to be done), and sell it again at a profit. We have many solutions to buying your house, including seller financing, wholesaling, and of course buying it for cash. All this ensures you will get your house sold fast!rnrnBut because we are also licensed agents, and we have several vetted agent friends, we can offer you the MLS listing option when it better fits your needs. Sometimes that option will be with Scott our in-house agent and sometimes we will connect you with one of our very experienced top real estate agents.

How are you different from a real estate agent?

he average real estate agent will not actually buy your house. Agents will list and market your house on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), in hopes a buyer will be interested. Agents charge commissions and fees. Listing your house in Kansas City with an agent means you pay closing costs, and title fees, and have to tolerate countless walkthroughs while the house is on the market which can sometimes be a long time.rnrnWe are just a small family team with the cash and connections to other cash buyers interested in buying houses to rehab them and put them back on the market for sale for a profit. We are cash buyers and investors. We are the ones actually buying your house. When we buy your house, you skip the entire hassle of the “agent” process and jump immediately to the offer and closing on the property you have for sale in Kansas City. When we buy your house, we cover the conventional expenses associated with selling a house like closing costs and inspections. And the most notable difference is that we do not charge you any fees or commissions when we buy your house. As mentioned, we skip the entire “agent” process.rnrnBut, if you find an agent and the whole listing process would be a better fit, even after the work, time, closing costs, and commissions, we are here to help.

How Does It All Work, How Can You Help?

Simply tell us a little bit about your house. We will use this information to complete a market analysis of your house that along with our notes from our walk-through, will be used to present you with an all cash offer. After you accept that offer, we take care of the rest of the short process, and you receive your money at closing.

What are My Obligations After I Talk to You?

There are no obligations, at all.rnrnWe understand that you have options. We know there are people out there eager to scam you, and eager to take advantage of you and your situation. To distinguish ourselves from those, we make sure you know there is no pressure, no obligation.rnrnYou truly and absolutely have nothing to lose. We make you an offer and if you accept the offer, great! You will get your cash quickly. If you do not accept the offer we will do our best to guide you in the right direction.

Do I Need To Clean My House Before I Move Out?

Not only do you not need to clean your house before you move out, but you also don’t even need to straighten it up before we come to look at it. Don’t worry about anything. We’ve seen way worse.rnrnJust take whatever it is you want to take and leave the rest. Food in the fridge, been there. Clothes on the floor, done that. Assorted furniture, the charities we donate to love furniture. Heck, we’ve cleaned out all sorts of things, including a frozen turkey and even a 65 Mustang. Believe me when we say, we have seen it all. So why not make things easier and just take what you don’t want to part with and let us deal with the rest? If we find anything we think you didn’t mean to leave behind, we’ll reach out and let you know.

What if I Need Help With Some of the Stuff?

We work with a lot of home buyers who are either downsizing their homes, moving into assisted living, or selling a home they have inherited. They have a few things they want to take but for the most part, they have a house full of stuff that needs to be sold, donated, or just plain thrown away. We can take care of it all, although we have had a few sellers who have inherited and needed to go through EVERYTHING first because they kept finding money, information on unknown accounts, and other valuables that their mother had tucked away in every drawer, pocket, and shoe.rnrnRest assured if we do find Grandma’s long-lost diamond ring, we will give you a call.

What Does It Cost, Do You Have Any Fees or Commissions?

There is no money out of your pocket. All fees are paid by us (we get it back when we sell the rehabbed house to another buyer).

Do You Really Pay A Fair Price for Properties?

Yes, we do pay fair prices. But please keep in mind that there is a difference between a fair price and market value. If the house needs a lot of work, we take the market value of the house and subtract all the costs of repairs needed. This adds up to our fair price. In some special cases, we can present highly competitive offers at market value. However, in those cases, we can’t pay all cash. Instead, we might ask for seller financing or we might take over your current mortgage.

My House is In Terrible Condition, Will You Still Buy It?

We buy homes in Kansas City in any condition good or bad. We primarily buy to fix them up, so the more room for improvement, the more attractive your house is to us. So, Yes, absolutely! We’d love to buy your house even if it is in bad shape, and you may be surprised by how much we will offer for your house! Just fill in our form and see how much we will offer you in cash for your house in KC!rnrnNote when we say We Buy Houses in Kansas City or in KC, we mean the entire Kansas City Metro area.

How Many Houses Do You Buy? What do You Do with Them?

We get this question – all – the – time!!rnrnWe buy a lot of houses. Our goal is to buy, renovate, and resell about 5 to 10 houses a year. Some years we do less and other years we buy way more. And what do we do with them? Simple. We buy them, rehab them and sell them again at a profit. Our home renovations bring new life to neighborhoods. Good for the people, good for the economy, good for everyone!

How Do I Get Started with My Cash Offer?

Getting started is easy. Simply visit our website at www.kcmoHomeBuyer.com, fill out the form, then wait for our call or email.:

How Cash for Houses in Kansas City Works

You’ve seen the signs at almost every street corner or off-ramp, “Cash for houses in Kansas City.” Some of these are cartoonish signs and others might even be handwritten, nailed to a light pole. Some cash for houses signs makes claims they buy houses in any condition and for competitive rates and all cash.

If you need or want to sell your home, a “Cash for houses in Kansas City” buyer might be the perfect solution to sell quickly without the headaches of preparing a property for showing.

Is Cash For Houses In Kansas City Right for You?

The Cash for Houses Buyer

The people putting up these signs are Kansas City homebuyers seeking a certain type of home seller. They seek the home seller that for a variety of reasons does not have time or money to fix up the property, list it with a Realtor, wait for the right person to make an offer, and then work their way through inspections, inspection repairs, appraisals and the whole process. Typical home sellers might include those who own two houses, accidental landlords tired of dealing with poorly selected tenants, and people who have inherited a home. People divorcing. Or people with homes that need a ton of major repairs. They could also be facing bankruptcy, foreclosure, medical issues, or a tax sale.

By placing the signs out there on the street or placing them virtually on the internet, these investors are working to get their message in front of the right seller so they will call.

Note that some people putting out these signs have just started their home buying career and others, like the Tuckers here at kcmoHomeBuyer.com, have been buying houses for many years.

The Thoughts Process Behind the Offer

There are typically three ways the people putting out the signs might buy your property.

All Cash in 60 to 90 Days:

This type of investor if they have been in business for a while have a list of their own cash buyers. They are working to find a seller who needs to sell quickly so they can get the house under contract. Then they are going to sell that contract to their pool of cash buyers. This is a good way to go if you have an experienced buyer, but there are quite a few brand new buyers out there who have no idea what they are doing and have no buyers. These brand new investors are highly likely to back out at the last minute. Find out how long they have been in business, how many houses have they bought, and what if they can’t find an end buyer?

Buy on Terms:

This type of investor is going to offer probably the highest price for your property. But in exchange, they may want to take over your mortgage payments or have you offer some sort of seller financing. If you don’t need the cash out of the property, or you want to string out a profit on the sale of a home over a few years for tax purposes, this could be a great way to sell your property. But again, you want to know more about the person or company buying your house.

All Cash, Quickly:

This is typically how we buy a house. The one in the photo above is on Harrison in Kansas City, Missouri, for example. We looked at the house on July 16th. Negotiations took a bit of time and we finally came to terms and had a written purchase contract on July 18th and we are closing on July 31st. About 15 days from start to finish.

Note that because most investors are acting quickly, saving the seller from the cost of repairs, paying a realtor, and the time spent with the home being shown (hopefully) to a bunch of qualified buyers, then once you find a buyer the 45 more days it takes to have the home inspected, to renegotiate the sale price and the repairs that you as the seller will make to the house. And then: the appraisal and the loan. Many times a home seller is 3 or 4 months down the road and the appraisal comes in too low and they are left to decide if they want to lower their price or start all over.

Fourth Option: Realtor looking for a motivated seller.

Some “Cash for Houses” buyers out there are Realtors. Here at kcmoHomeBuyer, we are all licensed Realtors and that gives us the ability to make a 4th offer. List It As-Is, and market it to cash buyers. This is an option that usually comes into play when the seller does not want to do any work to the house but has a bit of time to wait for the marketing and sale of the home. The home will not sell at full market value because of needed updates and you will have a Realtor commission to be paid. But because of the flexibility of time to find a buyer, you might find one who can pay more than may be paying cash and maybe getting a loan.

Consider Your Position Before Negotiating

Keep in mind there is a cost to keep a home. Everything from mortgage payments, insurance, and property taxes must continue to be paid while you own the home. The longer you delay a sale, the longer you must pay for utilities, maintenance, and upkeep.

If the home is vacant, there are even more worries. Do you have the right insurance that covers vacant homes? What happens if a pipe bursts or someone breaks in. Who is going to drive over and check on the house regularly to make sure the doors are locked and everything is ok.

Do the math on what your holding costs are, then consider the average time it takes for homes to sell in your market. Based on average pricing plus a 5 to 6% Realtor Commission, will you make up the difference in the cost of maintaining the home for the extended timeframe?

It may also be urgent to sell because of an impending foreclosure or estate tax cash requirement. Consider all of these factors as you begin to look at offers from buyers.

Maximizing the Sale Value

It doesn’t take a lot of research to get an idea of a property’s fair market value. If you really want to know, pay a couple of hundred dollars for an appraisal or simply speak with a local Realtor who will give you an idea of the value of your home in its current condition.

Once you know what the estimated value is based on current market conditions, look at what can be done quickly and inexpensively to improve the property thus increasing the value.

Make sure it’s decluttered and clean. Make sure windows and screens sparkle. Remove all weeds in the landscape and trim trees and bushes back. Replace carpet, tile the bathroom and kitchen and repaint the inside and out.

If you have a bit more time and money to invest, update the kitchen and put in new appliances. Update the bathrooms. Possibly replace some big-ticket items like the furnace and air, the roof, or windows and doors. You don’t need to do this, but if you have the time and money to do so, it might be worth the investment.

The bottom line is if you can extend your timeline of a need to sell, you can wait for a more traditional buyer to come along and give you an offer that puts some money in your pocket. If however, you don’t have the time or the money to invest in getting the home sold, an all-cash investor offer might be the better option. If you need to sell your house fast in Kansas City, consider a cash offer from the Tuckers or one of the other investors here in Kansas City.

Before you take that investor option, be sure to complete your due diligence as not all cash investor buyers are created equal.

DO YOU HAVE A HOME TO SELL QUICKLY? IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN AN ALL-CASH OFFER WITH A QUICK CLOSING, FILL OUT OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM