Any condition. No repairs, no cleaning, no agent fees. Get a fair cash offer and close on the date you choose.
No showings, no open houses, no waiting on a buyer's bank. You deal directly with the person buying your house.
Fill out the short form or call us. We'll ask a few quick questions about the property and your situation.
We walk the house with you and give you a written, no-obligation cash offer, often right on the spot. No pressure, ever.
We close at a local St. Louis title company on the day you pick. You leave what you don't want behind.
Listing works well for some houses. For houses that need work, or when you need certainty and speed, a direct sale is often the better net result.
| Selling to HJ House Buyers | Listing with an agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | None | Typically 5–6% of the price |
| Closing costs | We pay all of them. $0 to you | Usually paid by the seller |
| Repairs and cleaning | None, we buy as-is | Often needed to sell or pass inspection |
| Showings and open houses | One walkthrough | As many as it takes |
| Financing falling through | Not a risk, we pay cash | Common with buyer loans |
| Closing date | The date you choose | 30–60+ days after an offer |
| Inspections and appraisals | None needed | Usually required by the buyer's lender |
Fire damage, foundation problems, a roof that leaks, a house full of belongings, tenants who won't pay. We've seen it, and we still buy. You don't need to fix, clean or empty anything.
Probate or not, we can work with you and your attorney and buy it as-is.
A quick cash sale can stop the clock before foreclosure hurts your credit.
Problem tenants, vacancies or repairs. We buy rentals with tenants in place.
Skip the contractors. We price the repairs in and handle all of them.
A fast, simple sale so everyone can move forward.
Moving for work or family? Close on the date that fits your move.
Past-due taxes and liens are paid off from the sale at closing.
Stop paying taxes, insurance and utilities on a house nobody lives in.
I'm Henry Owens. My wife and I have been buying houses in St. Louis since 2014, and we've bought more than 100 homes here. We fix them up and keep most of them as rentals, so we're part of these neighborhoods for the long haul.
When you call, you talk to us. We'll walk your house, give you an honest number and explain exactly how we got there. If selling to us isn't your best option, we'll tell you that too.

North City, South City, Dutchtown, Bevo, Carondelet, Walnut Park and every neighborhood in between.
Florissant, Hazelwood, Ferguson, Bellefontaine Neighbors, Black Jack, Spanish Lake, Jennings.
Affton, Lemay, Overland, St. Ann, Maryland Heights, University City, Kirkwood, Webster Groves.
St. Charles, St. Peters, O'Fallon, Wentzville, Arnold, Imperial, Festus, Hillsboro, Troy, Moscow Mills.
Plain-English guides written for St. Louis homeowners, based on Missouri law and how things really work here.
What to do first, who can sign, and how to sell a parent's house without fixing or emptying it.
Read the guide →How fast Missouri foreclosures move, what your real options are, and how a quick sale protects your equity.
Read the guide →How Missouri probate works, how long it takes, and how to sell the house while the estate is open.
Read the guide →How Missouri tax sales work in St. Louis City vs. the counties, and how to sell before you lose the house.
Read the guide →Sell a St. Louis rental with tenants in place, including Section 8, without evictions or turnovers.
Read the guide →We look at what similar houses nearby have sold for once fixed up, then subtract the cost of repairs and our costs to buy and hold. We walk you through the numbers so you can see exactly how we got there.
No. The offer is free and you're never obligated to accept it. There are no commissions, and we pay all of the closing costs, so you pay $0 at closing.
We can usually close within a couple of weeks once title is clear, or later if you need more time. You pick the date.
No. Sell it exactly as it sits. Take what you want and leave the rest; we'll handle it.
Yes. We own and manage rentals ourselves, so we're comfortable buying with tenants in place, including month-to-month and Section 8 tenants.
No. No home inspection, no occupancy inspection, no inspections of any kind, and no appraisal. We buy as-is, pay all the closing costs, and make you an offer within 24 hours, often on the spot.
No. We're a local real estate investment company that buys houses directly. Because there's no agent, there's no commission.
Tell us where the house is and how to reach you. We'll get back to you within one business day, usually much sooner.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (314) 227-0000.