Frequently Asked Questions

We’re the Tuckers—Kim, Don, and our son, Scott. We founded kcmoHomeBuyer over 20 years ago and have since built a strong team that includes our trusted title company, skilled contractors, and many others who help us along the way.

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For a deeper understanding of who we are and what we do, visit our About Us page. We've been in business for over 20 years, and we pride ourselves on being honest, fair, and approachable.

We pay cash for houses in Kansas City and surrounding areas, purchasing homes in any condition across most metro locations. Our service provides an alternative to the hassles of a traditional real estate listing. Whether your house needs repairs, you’re on a tight timeline, or you simply want to avoid the headaches of commissions, inspections, and open houses, we offer a straightforward, no-stress solution.

You might think, “We’re not desperate to sell our home in Kansas City, nor are we in a hurry!” That’s perfectly fine. However, most of the sellers we work with aren’t in urgent situations like foreclosure. Instead, they choose us to avoid the hassle of repairs, constant walk-throughs, and the stress of selling the traditional way. In fact, some have even tried working with a real estate agent, only to find it wasn’t the right fit.

We’re a great option if you want to sell quickly and easily. We buy houses as-is, in any condition, and have the expertise to handle just about any situation. Best of all, it costs nothing for us to evaluate your home in KC and provide an offer. Additionally, we’ll let you know if listing traditionally might be better for you. We present all your options, completely free, with no obligation—giving you everything to gain.

You absolutely don’t have to choose us!

We encourage you to explore your options—we’re not desperate, and there will be other houses. However, here’s how we stand out from the rest:

We’re One of the Top-Ranked Home Buyers in Kansas City

We know everyone says this, but we’ve consistently been named in the Top 10 Cash Home Buyer list since 2010. You’ll often find us on page one of Google (after the paid ads). What does this mean? It means we do what we say. We follow through on our promises, and the sellers we work with are satisfied with their outcomes.

Our Focus Is on You

We’re here to ensure you get the best outcome for your situation—whether that’s listing with a Realtor, accepting a cash offer from us or another company, or even staying put. We’ll outline all your options so you can make the best decision for YOU.

So no, you don’t have to choose us, but if we’re on your list, just fill out our formSell Your House in Kansas City, and we’ll take care of you.

We genuinely care. We’re honest, local investors who want the best solution for your situation. Yes, we need to make a profit, but that doesn’t mean it has to be at your expense. We’re committed to finding the best outcome for you.

Our primary goal is to buy your house for cash, rehab it if needed, and sell it at a profit. We offer various solutions, including seller financing, wholesaling, and, of course, a cash purchase—all aimed at helping you sell your house quickly.

However, since we’re also licensed agents with connections to other top agents, we can offer you the MLS listing option if it better suits your needs. This could be through our in-house agent, Scott, or one of our experienced real estate partners.

The average real estate agent doesn’t buy your house—they list and market it on the MLS, hoping a buyer will be interested. This process involves commissions, fees, closing costs, title fees, and the inconvenience of multiple walkthroughs while your house sits on the market, sometimes for a long time.

We’re different. We’re a small family team with the cash and connections to buy houses directly. As cash buyers and investors, we’re the ones actually purchasing your house. When you sell to us, you skip the entire agent process and go straight to receiving an offer and closing on your Kansas City property. We cover conventional selling expenses like closing costs and we don’t charge any fees or commissions.

However, if you find that working with an agent and going through the listing process is a better fit for you, even with the extra work, time, and costs involved, we’re still here to help.

Honestly, we don’t know…yet! Before we can give you a solid answer, we need to take a look at several factors: your house, your situation, your timeline, your location, and your expectations. Once we have all the details, we’re happy to provide you with our professional recommendation.

Many people don’t realize the costs involved in listing a house on the MLS. We’re here to help you understand these costs and what they mean for your situation. If you’d like an answer now, just fill out our form below, and we’ll get in touch with what we believe is the best course of action for selling your house in Kansas City.

First, simply tell us a little bit about your house. We’ll use this information to complete a market analysis of your house. After that, we’ll schedule a time to walk through your property to gather more details. Using our market analysis and notes from the walk-through, we’ll present you with an all-cash offer.

Once you accept the offer, we take care of the rest. The process is short, and you’ll receive your money at closing.

For a more detailed explanation, check out our “How Do I Sell My House in Kansas City” page. If you haven’t reviewed it yet, take a few minutes to do so.

There are no obligations—none at all.

We understand that you have options, and we know that some people out there might try to scam or take advantage of you and your situation. To set ourselves apart, we ensure that you know there is absolutely no pressure and no obligation.

You truly have nothing to lose. We’ll make you an offer, and if you accept it, great! You’ll get your cash quickly. If you decide not to accept the offer, we’ll do our best to guide you in the right direction.

Not at all! You don’t even need to straighten up before we come to look at it. Don’t worry about anything—we’ve seen it all.

Just take what you want 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. We’ve even cleaned out everything from a frozen turkey to a 1965 Mustang.

So, why not make things easier on yourself? Take what you don’t want to part with, and we’ll handle the rest. If we find anything we think you didn’t mean to leave behind, we’ll reach out to let you know.

We often work with home sellers who are downsizing, moving into assisted living, or dealing with an inherited home. They might want to keep a few things, but usually, there’s a house full of stuff that needs to be sold, donated, or simply thrown away. We can handle it all.

However, we’ve had sellers who needed to go through everything first because they kept finding valuables—like money, information on hidden accounts, or other treasures—tucked away in drawers, pockets, and shoes.

Rest assured, if we find Grandma's long-lost diamond ring, we’ll give you a call.

There’s no money out of your pocket. All fees and commissions are covered by us. We recover these costs when we sell the rehabbed house to another buyer.

Great question! Yes, we do pay fair prices. However, it's important to understand that a fair price isn't always the same as market value. If a house needs a lot of work, we start with the market value and subtract the estimated repair costs. This gives us our fair price.

In some special cases, we can offer highly competitive prices closer to market value. However, in those situations, we may not pay all cash. Instead, we might ask for seller financing or take over your current mortgage.

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!

Note when we say We Buy Houses in Kansas City or in KC, we mean the entire Kansas City Metro area.

First: We Determine The Market Value Of Your Home In Kansas City

It all starts with a CMA ( Comparable Market Analysis). We look at all the houses that have recently been sold within a 1-mile radius of your house, that are very similar (comparable) to your house, (same square footage, number of beds/baths, etc. ).

We then look at their sold price. This gives us a very accurate market value of your house, if your house is in the exact same condition as these other houses that have been sold.

Second: We Determine The Cost Of Repairs.

The cost of repairs is the cost associated with bringing your house to a very similar condition as all the other houses in your area that are similar to yours that have recently been sold. During the walkthrough, we note what needs to be repaired. We do this with the help of our trusted contractors and our decades of experience renovating houses. We want to keep the costs down so we only repair what we really have to repair.

Keeping the cost down ensures the highest offer we can present to you.

Third: We Make You An Offer.

Based on our findings which we share with you, we present you with our offer. Because we are transparent we explain in full detail how we come up with the offer and show you the repairs and the CMA of your market. The offer has no obligation to accept. You can either accept the offer or decline it without cost as everything is free to you.

If you accept the offer we can discuss a closing date where you will receive your cash and be completely done with the house! Congratulations, you just sold your house without any hassle, fees or commissions.

Here you will find an actual example explained in detail.

We get this question all the time!

We buy a lot of houses. Our goal is to buy, renovate, and resell about 5 to 10 houses each year. Some years we do less, and other years we buy even more.

So, what do we do with them? It’s simple—we buy them, rehab them, and sell them at a profit. Our home renovations bring new life to neighborhoods, which is good for the people, the economy, and the community as a whole!

Getting started is easy! Simply fill out the form below, and then wait for our call or email. We’ll take it from there..

Selling your house by yourself (FSBO) is entirely achievable, but it requires substantial effort and research. Here's how you can do it:

• Understand Your Market: Gain a thorough understanding of your local real estate market. Determine the current value of your home as-is. Avoid overestimating its value based solely on personal preferences, such as aesthetics.
• List on MLS: Pay a flat fee to list your property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which can significantly increase your home's visibility to potential buyers.
• Effective Marketing: Learn how to market your property effectively. Utilize online platforms, social media, and traditional marketing methods to reach a wide audience.
• Negotiation Skills: Develop strong negotiation skills to ensure you get the best deal possible. Be prepared to handle tough questions and negotiations with potential buyers.
• Open Houses: Host open houses to showcase your property. Be prepared to answer questions from potential buyers and address any concerns they may have.
• Legal Knowledge: Familiarize yourself with all the laws and regulations related to real estate transactions in your area. This knowledge will help you navigate the process smoothly and avoid potential legal issues.

While selling your home without an agent means avoiding agent fees, you'll still encounter significant costs such as attorney fees, closing costs, holding costs, title insurance, escrow costs, and more for as long as you own the property.