David Dodge
Senior Buyer & Co-Founder
David has completed hundreds of real estate negotiations and home purchases across the St. Louis metro. He focuses on as-is sales, inherited homes, and a people-first close.
Local cash home buyers since 2016
Sell Your House Fast in St. Louis:
We Buy Houses for Cash, As-Is
Sell your house as-is for cash. No repairs, no cleaning, no commissions. We are the buyer, we can show proof of funds, and we typically close in about two weeks.
Local cash home buyers since 2016. 1,000+ houses bought in St. Louis MO & IL. We buy 50+ homes a year. 4.7 on Google from 65+ reviews. Read Google reviews.
- No need to clean or make repairs
- No realtor fees, banks, or commissions
- We typically cover closing costs, and you pick the date
- We can show proof of funds before you sign
Or call/text 636-525-1566. We answer 24/7.
Since 2016 Local cash home buyers in St. Louis
1,000+ houses Bought in Missouri & Illinois. We buy 50+ a year.
4.7 from 65+ Google reviews
Text only, read them on Google.
Proof of funds We can show it before you sign.
Brentwood office 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503
Why Sellers Pick House Sold Easy
- In business since 2016, local office in Brentwood
- 1,000+ houses bought in St. Louis MO & IL. We buy 50+ homes a year
- 4.7 on Google from 65+ reviews
- We answer 24/7 at 636-525-1566
Meet your cash home buyers in St. Louis
You work with David Dodge and Michael Slane (Senior Buyers and Co-Founders) from the first call through closing.
Michael Slane
Senior Buyer & Co-Founder
Michael is a full-time cash home buyer who specializes in single-family and multi-family properties across St. Louis, St. Charles, and Jefferson counties.
Come meet us. Our office is in the Brentwood / Clayton area, not a PO box.
House Sold Easy
1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503
Brentwood, MO 63144
636-525-1566
[email protected]
How it works: sell my house fast St. Louis
Call or Send Your Address
A few quick questions, then a preliminary cash offer over the phone. No obligation.
30-Minute Walkthrough
No cleaning needed. After one visit we send a written, no-obligation offer.
Pick Your Closing Date
Typically about 2 weeks, or on your timeline, at a trusted St. Louis title company. The title company releases payment after closing.
House Sold Easy vs. listing with an agent vs. FSBO
| Factor | House Sold Easy | Listing with an agent | FSBO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to close | About 2 weeks, or on your timeline | 60 to 120+ days | You find the buyer; timeline varies |
| Repairs | None, we buy as-is | Often required to list | Buyers still expect repairs |
| Commissions | Zero | Typically 5 to 6% | No agent commission |
| Closing costs | We typically cover closing costs | Seller often pays 2 to 3% | Seller usually still pays |
| Showings | One walkthrough | Multiple showings and open houses | You host the showings |
| Financing risk | Cash purchase | Buyer financing can fall through | You carry the buyer’s loan risk |
| Appraisal | No lender appraisal | Required by most lenders | Required if the buyer uses a loan |
| Certainty | Written offer, then close | Deals can fall through | Uncertain until a qualified buyer appears |
Agent column shows typical ranges, not a guarantee.
A listing can net more if your house is in great shape and you have time. Read the full comparison on compare your options, cash vs a listing agent, FSBO, or an iBuyer.
How We Calculate Your Cash Offer
A cash offer is the price of the house we would own after closing, not a Zestimate and not a retail list after a remodel. We explain the method in words. We do not publish a House Sold Easy average, a percent of market, or a “we paid $X last month” claim.
In order, we look at: nearby sales of similar houses in similar condition; the work the house still needs (roof, foundation, HVAC, kitchen, water in the basement); the time and cost to hold the house after we close; ordinary closing costs; and a margin so the purchase still works if repairs run long. Your date matters. A two-week close and a sixty-day close are different holding plans. Location matters. A Festus ranch is not a Clayton bungalow. Occupancy matters, vacant, owner-occupied, or tenants in place. Title matters, liens and back taxes can come out of proceeds when there is enough equity.
A preliminary range can start on the phone from the address, photos, and a few questions. The written offer follows a 30-minute walkthrough by David Dodge or Michael Slane. The written number is the one that matters. Read the full method on how cash offers are calculated and the “what do I give up” framing on how much less cash buyers pay.
We Buy Directly: We’re the Buyer
House Sold Easy buys the house and closes on it. We are the buyer, not a middleman. You work with David or Mike from the first call through a St. Louis title company closing.
That is the whole point of a cash sale you can plan around: one buyer, a written offer, and a date you pick. We can show proof of funds before you sign. If you want a checklist for any cash buyer, not just us, read how to verify proof of funds.
We typically cover closing costs. You do not pay a realtor commission to us. The written offer is the amount you receive at closing, subject to the usual payoff of mortgages, taxes, and recorded liens. Typical close is about 2 weeks, or on the seller’s timeline when title work allows a later date.
What Waiting Can Cost You
Holding a house you no longer want is not free. Taxes, insurance, and utilities are different on every file, so this page does not publish a monthly dollar figure.
While a house sits (listed, vacant, or waiting on repairs) you usually still pay property taxes, homeowners insurance, utilities if they stay on, lawn or snow, and the mortgage if one exists. Vacant houses pick up a different risk: pipes, break-ins, and code notices. A listed house can sit through showings, an inspection, and a buyer’s loan that later fails. None of that is a reason to sell to us if listing is the better net. It is a reason to add those carrying costs to the comparison, not just the top-line price. See compare your options and Missouri seller closing costs.
If the calendar is a foreclosure notice, the clock is not ours, it is the trustee’s. Read the Missouri foreclosure timeline (RSMo chapter 443) and selling before a foreclosure sale.
When Listing Beats a Cash Offer
We say this on the phone when it is true. A cash sale is a speed-and-certainty path. It is not always the highest net.
- The house is already list-ready, no roof, no foundation, no punch-list occupancy fight.
- You can host showings and wait for a financed buyer without missing a hard date.
- You want the retail buyer pool and will pay the ordinary listing costs to get there.
If two of those are true, call an agent you trust and run a net sheet. If repairs, time, tenants, probate, or a sale date are the problem, send us the address. We would rather lose a file we should not buy than talk you out of a listing that fits.
Situations We Help With
Probate / InheritedSell an inherited house without the cleanup marathon. ForeclosureA cash sale can close before the sale date if timing works. DivorceA clean split of the property on a date you choose. Tired landlordProblem tenants, vacancies, or one rental too many. Too many repairsWe buy the house as-is and take the work. Old & outdated1970s kitchen, old roof, no updates needed from you. RelocatingPick a closing date that matches the move. Sell as-isNo repairs, no cleanout, no listing photos. Compare your optionsCash vs listing, FSBO, or iBuyer, labeled examples, not invented stats. Tenants in placeSell a rental without evicting first. Fire or water damageNo rebuild required before you sell. Behind on paymentsSell before a foreclosure sale date exists. Vacant houseUtilities off, lawn long. We still walk it. Inherited, unsure on probateStart here, then the full probate page. Roof or foundationNo contractor bids required first. All situationsThe full list, cleanout, liens, eviction, condemnation.
What St. Louis Sellers Say
4.7★ on Google from 65+ Google reviews. Read them on Google.
★★★★★
“I had to sell my childhood home the family had owned since 1967, Mike and David were the most understanding, honest, and helpful, giving me the most cash possible (for the condition it was in) out of the 5 investors that I showed the property to (off the market) and they were able to close the deal in only 2 weeks with the least amount of closing cost for me! Highly recommend House Sold Easy!!”
★★★★★
“I sold my house in St. Louis to House Sold Easy and it was a very simple and easy transaction. David on their team walked me through the entire process and gave me a very fair offer. We closed on the house in 15 days and they paid all the closing costs just as they said. If your looking to sell a house, I recommend House Sold Easy.”
★★★★★
“I had a great experience working with House Sold Easy. The process was smooth, the team was professional, and they were always easy to reach when I had questions. They made everything clear and straightforward, which really helped reduce the stress of moving. I'd definitely recommend them to others.”
★★★★★
“Honest and Professional Business. Mr Dave and Mr Mike are nice people to do business as they make quick decission and close the deal hassel free and in 20 days. They are far better than most of others in this business.”
Our Happy Buyers
Real closing photos from House Sold Easy sellers.
Photos from actual House Sold Easy closings. No stock models.
St. Louis home buyers: areas we buy in
We buy in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County (west to Wentzville), Jefferson County (south to Festus), and Metro East Illinois. We do not buy in Franklin, Lincoln, or Warren County. Not sure if you’re in range? Just ask.
St. Louis CityNeighborhood directory, Dutchtown, Bevo, North City, Shaw. City occupancy and two-flats. St. Louis CountyDozens of towns, each with its own occupancy desk. St. Charles CountySt. Charles, O'Fallon, St. Peters, Wentzville. Jefferson CountyArnold, Festus, Hillsboro, Imperial, High Ridge. Missouri (St. Louis region)Statewide query, honest local buy area. Metro East, ILOne Illinois hub, not a statewide cluster.
A few city pages: not the full list
St. LouisSouth CityNorth CountyFlorissantFergusonJenningsOverlandBreckenridge HillsUniversity CitySouth CountyFentonBallwinSt. PetersArnoldSt. CharlesBrentwoodKirkwoodHazelwoodWebster GrovesChesterfield See all areas
…and everywhere in between.
Short answers for one question at a time
The Answers hub is one seller question per page, a short answer first, then the matching money page. Start with any of these:
Questions St. Louis Sellers Ask
How fast can I sell my house in St. Louis?
We typically close in about 2 weeks, or on your timeline. After you accept a written offer, title work is handled through a St. Louis title company, and the title company releases payment after closing.
What does selling as-is mean?
Selling as-is means the home is sold in its current condition. You do not need to repair, update, clean, or prepare it for showings.
Can you show proof of funds?
Yes. We can show proof of funds before you sign. House Sold Easy buys and closes as the buyer. We are not a middleman.
Are you a legitimate St. Louis home buyer?
Yes. House Sold Easy is a local cash home buyer, in business since 2016, with an office at 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503, Brentwood, MO 63144. We buy and close ourselves. We are the buyer, not a middleman. We can show proof of funds before you sign. We have purchased 1,000+ houses in St. Louis (Missouri & Illinois). You can call or text 636-525-1566. We answer 24/7. Meet David Dodge or Michael Slane, and close through a title company.
How do you calculate your cash offer?
We consider the property’s location, condition, needed repairs, comparable sales, market conditions, and the timeline and terms that work for you. A preliminary offer can start on the phone; the written offer follows a 30-minute walkthrough.
What if my house needs major repairs?
We buy houses as-is, including homes that need significant work. You do not spend money on repairs. We factor condition into the offer after the walkthrough.
Can you help stop foreclosure in St. Louis?
A fast cash sale can close before a foreclosure sale if there is enough time and the numbers work. Call 636-525-1566 as soon as you can so we can review dates, payoff, and options.
Do I pay any fees or closing costs?
No realtor commissions and no service fees from us. We typically cover the closing costs, and the written offer is the amount you receive.
What if there are tenants or belongings left inside?
You can leave belongings you do not want, and we buy rentals with tenants in place. Tell us what stays and who occupies the home so we can plan the walkthrough and closing.
Do you buy in Wentzville, Festus, or Illinois?
Yes, in St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County west to Wentzville, Jefferson County south to Festus, and one Metro East Illinois hub (Belleville, Edwardsville, O'Fallon IL, Collinsville). We do not buy in Franklin, Lincoln, or Warren County. See the areas we serve page if you are unsure.
Who will I work with?
David Dodge or Michael Slane, Senior Buyers and Co-Founders. The office is at 1750 S Brentwood Blvd, Suite 503, in Brentwood. Call 636-525-1566. We answer 24/7.
Are you the actual buyer?
Yes. House Sold Easy buys and closes on the house. We are the buyer, not a middleman. We can show proof of funds before you sign.
How much less than a list price will I get?
There is no set percent. A cash offer prices the house as it stands (repairs, holding, and nearby sales) not a retail list after a remodel. See the labeled example on this page and the method on how cash offers are calculated. If the house is updated and you have time, listing can net more. We will say so.
Do I need an occupancy inspection to sell to you?
We buy as-is. City and County occupancy rules still exist for many transfers. They are municipal, not ours. Read the official City occupancy page or the County occupancy applications page, or our municipality guide. Who orders the inspection is a contract question. A failed punch list does not automatically stop a cash sale.
What if I am behind on property taxes?
Unpaid property taxes are often paid from closing proceeds when there is enough equity. Tell us what you know. See selling with a lien or back taxes. This is not tax advice.
Can I stay a few days after closing?
Often yes, if we agree in writing before you sign. Say what you need, a weekend to finish a move, or a later date. The written offer and the closing documents control the date you turn over the keys.
Do you buy in St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties?
Yes in St. Charles County (west to Wentzville) and Jefferson County (south to Festus). No in Franklin, Lincoln, or Warren County. City of Eureka is St. Louis County and is in range. Pacific is Franklin County and is not.
When does listing beat a cash offer?
When the house is already in list-ready condition, you can host showings, and you can wait for a financed buyer. A listing can net more in that case. When repairs, time, tenants, or title are the problem, a cash sale is often the cleaner path. Compare both on cash offer vs listing.
Get your fair cash offer today. No obligation.
Send the address or call 636-525-1566. We answer 24/7. Preliminary offer by phone, written offer after one walkthrough, close on your date.
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