Sell your house fast in Twin Cities, MN
We buy houses across Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburbs as-is, for cash. Get a fair offer within 24 hours and close on your schedule.
- Any condition, any situation
- We pay all closing costs
- Close in as little as 2–3 weeks
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Why Twin Cities homeowners sell to us
Minnesota winters are hard on roofs, foundations and old boilers. Twin Cities sellers come to us to skip the repairs and sell as-is.
Winter wear & tear
Ice dams, roof damage, old boilers or foundation cracks? We buy as-is.
Foreclosure
Most Minnesota foreclosures happen by advertisement, followed by a redemption period. Selling early protects your equity.
Inherited homes
We help families sell inherited homes simply.
Rentals & duplexes
Sell a rental or duplex with tenants in place.
Sold in 3 simple steps
Tell us about the house
Fill out the form or call. We’ll ask a few questions about the property and your timeline.
Get a fair cash offer
After a short walkthrough, you get a written offer within 24 hours, with the math explained.
Close on your date
Minnesota sales close through a title company. Close in as little as 2–3 weeks, or on the date you pick. We pay all of your closing costs.
We buy all over the Twin Cities
We buy across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota and Washington counties.
“I lost my job and got behind on my mortgage… We closed in 9 days and I avoided foreclosure.”
“My brother and I inherited our mom’s house… They handled the entire process.”
Reviews from BAM sellers. We’ll add Twin Cities seller stories here as we close more deals locally.
What selling a house in Twin Cities looks like right now
The Twin Cities have a deep supply of older homes. Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods are full of early-1900s foursquares, bungalows and duplexes, and the first-ring suburbs like Richfield, Fridley and Bloomington filled up with ramblers after World War II. Hard winters are tough on these houses. Owners often face aging roofs, ice dam damage, old boilers or furnaces, outdated wiring and wet basements. Many sellers also deal with lead paint disclosures on pre-1978 homes. When the repair list gets long, it can make more sense to sell as-is than to take on a winter renovation. Minnesota’s rules also shape the timeline. Most mortgage foreclosures happen by advertisement with a sheriff’s sale, followed by a redemption period that is usually six months. Unpaid property taxes can eventually lead to forfeiture to the state. And inherited houses usually have to go through district court probate before they can be sold.
Twin Cities market snapshot, August 2026
41.5% of homes sold above list price, down 4.2 points from a year earlier
Data: Redfin, City of Minneapolis, August 2026.
Probate, taxes and foreclosure in the Twin Cities area
Each county runs these a little differently. Here’s what matters when you’re selling an inherited house, dealing with back taxes or trying to stay ahead of a foreclosure. General information, not legal advice.
Hennepin County County seat: Minneapolis
- Probate
- Hennepin County District Court, part of the Fourth Judicial District, handles estates, wills and trusts through its Probate/Mental Health Court. As of 2026, Minnesota’s affidavit for collecting a decedent’s personal property only works when the whole probate estate is $75,000 or less, and it does not transfer real estate.
- Property taxes
- You can challenge your value before the local board of appeal and equalization, which meets between April 1 and May 31, or by filing a court petition by April 30 of the year the tax is payable. If you skip the local board, you generally cannot go on to the county board.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Most mortgage foreclosures are by advertisement: the notice runs for six weeks, the sheriff sells the home on a weekday at the Sheriff’s Civil Unit, 350 South 5th Street, Room 190, Minneapolis, and most sales carry a six-month redemption period. Taxes unpaid by January 1 of the next year become delinquent, and after a court judgment there is a 1- or 3-year redemption period before the land forfeits to the state; for properties forfeited after January 1, 2024, former owners can claim excess sale proceeds.
Ramsey County County seat: St. Paul
- Probate
- Probate is handled by Ramsey County District Court, Second Judicial District, at 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. The $75,000 small estate affidavit (as of 2026) covers personal property only, not the house.
- Property taxes
- Value appeals go to the local board of appeal and equalization between April 1 and May 31, or to court by petition filed by April 30 of the year the tax is payable. Like Hennepin, Ramsey adds a 0.01% Environmental Response Fund tax on top of the 0.33% state deed tax.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Foreclosure by advertisement ends in a public sale run by the county sheriff between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., usually followed by a six-month redemption period. For delinquent property taxes, the general redemption period is three years from the tax judgment sale to the state, and since July 1, 2024 Minnesota law lets former owners claim excess proceeds when forfeited land sells.
Dakota County County seat: Hastings
- Probate
- Dakota County District Court, First Judicial District, hears probate cases; its main Judicial Center is at 1560 W. Highway 55 in Hastings, with service centers in Apple Valley and West St. Paul.
- Property taxes
- Value appeals go to the local board of appeal and equalization, which meets between April 1 and May 31, or to court by a petition filed by April 30 of the year the tax is payable. The standard state deed tax of 0.33% applies here.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Foreclosure by advertisement ends in a sheriff’s public sale in the county, usually followed by a six-month redemption period. Delinquent taxes generally carry a three-year redemption period after the tax judgment sale before the land forfeits to the state.
Anoka County County seat: Anoka
- Probate
- Anoka County District Court, Tenth Judicial District, at 2100 3rd Ave., Anoka, processes probate filings along with civil and family matters.
- Property taxes
- Value appeals go to the local board of appeal and equalization (April 1 to May 31) or to court by April 30 of the year the tax is payable. The standard 0.33% state deed tax applies.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Foreclosure by advertisement ends in a sheriff’s public sale, and most homes then have six months to redeem. Unpaid property taxes lead to a tax judgment and, after the redemption period (three years in most cases), forfeiture to the state.
Washington County County seat: Stillwater
- Probate
- Probate cases go to Washington County District Court, Tenth Judicial District, at 14949 62nd Street North, Stillwater.
- Property taxes
- Value appeals go to the local board of appeal and equalization (April 1 to May 31) or to court by April 30 of the year the tax is payable. The standard 0.33% state deed tax applies.
- Foreclosure and tax sales
- Foreclosure by advertisement ends in a sheriff’s public sale in the county, usually followed by a six-month redemption period. Delinquent taxes generally carry a three-year redemption period after the tax judgment sale before forfeiture.
Where we buy houses around Twin Cities
We buy in every part of the metro, in any condition. These are some of the areas and ZIP codes we see most.
- North Minneapolis55411, 55412early-1900s frame homes and duplexes
- Powderhorn55407foursquares and Victorian-era homes
- Longfellow554061910s-1920s bungalows and duplexes
- Northeast Minneapolis55418, 55413older frame homes and duplexes near the river
- Nokomis554171920s-1940s bungalows and story-and-a-halfs
- Frogtown55104St. Paul’s older frame homes and duplexes
- East Side St. Paul55106, 55119early-1900s homes and postwar ramblers
- West Side St. Paul55107older homes on the bluffs across the river from downtown
- Richfield554231950s ramblers and story-and-a-halfs
- Bloomington55420, 55425, 55431postwar ramblers and split-levels
- Brooklyn Park55443, 55444, 554451960s-1970s split-levels and ramblers
- Fridley554321950s-1960s ramblers
- Coon Rapids55433, 554481960s-1980s split-levels
- Burnsville553371960s-1980s suburban homes
- West St. Paul55118postwar ramblers and split-levels
- Cottage Grove550161960s-1990s subdivision homes
What a Twin Cities seller actually walks away with
The list price isn’t what you keep. Here’s an illustrative example for a dated Twin Cities house that needs work. We used $350,000 as the fixed-up value, a bit under Minneapolis’s August 2026 median, because the example is an older story-and-a-half or rambler that needs updates.
| List it yourself | Sell to BAM as-is | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale price after repairs | $350,000 | Your offer amount |
| Repairs before listing | −$50,000 | $0 |
| Agent commissions (5.5% assumed) | −$19,300 | $0 |
| Title, escrow, transfer tax and other seller costs (est. 1.5%) | −$5,300 | $0, we pay them |
| Holding costs for 3 to 4 months (est. 1%) | −$3,500 | $0 |
| Inspection repair credits and concessions (est. 1%) | −$3,500 | $0 |
| What you walk away with | $268,400 | Your offer, dollar for dollar |
Illustrative example, not an offer or appraisal. Commissions are negotiable and every house is different. When you list traditionally, agent commission is negotiable and is usually your biggest selling cost, often several percent of the price. Minnesota charges a deed tax of 0.33% of the net sale price, and Hennepin and Ramsey counties add another 0.01% for the Environmental Response Fund, so the rate there is 0.34%. Title and closing fees are split according to your purchase agreement, so ask your title company for a seller estimate early.
Compare our cash offer to that bottom-line number, not to the list price. If it’s close, you skip the repairs, the showings and months of waiting. If listing will clearly net you more, we’ll tell you.
Sources for this page (19)
- mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin
- mncourts.gov/find-courts/hennepin/court-divisions
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/524.3-1201
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/274.01
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/278.01
- hennepinsheriff.org/services/foreclosure-sales/Slide-out-group/foreclosure-sale-process
- hennepincounty.gov/services/property/property-taxes/delinquent-property-taxes
- hennepincounty.gov/services/property/tax-forfeited-land
- mncourts.gov/find-courts/ramsey
- revenue.state.mn.us/deed-tax-rate
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/580.06
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/580.23
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/281.17
- revenue.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/2024-04/hf4822sf4985-tax-forfeited-property-excess
- mncourts.gov/find-courts/dakota
- mncourts.gov/find-courts/anoka
- mncourts.gov/find-courts/washington
- revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/287.21
- redfin.com/city/10943/MN/Minneapolis/housing-market
Facts checked September 2026. Laws, deadlines and fees change, so confirm details with the county or a local attorney before you rely on them.
Selling a house for cash in Twin Cities
How does foreclosure work in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota foreclosures are done “by advertisement,” without a full court case. After the sheriff’s sale there is usually a redemption period, often six months, during which you can still sell. Calling early gives you the most options.
Do you buy houses that need major repairs?
Yes. We buy houses in any condition and handle the repairs ourselves after closing.
How fast can you close in the Twin Cities?
In most cases in as little as 2–3 weeks. You can also choose a later date.
Who handles the closing?
A Minnesota title company handles the closing. We pay all of your closing costs.
How long do I have after a sheriff’s sale in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota foreclosures happen by advertisement, and the sheriff’s sale is usually followed by a six-month redemption period. During that window you still have the right to redeem, and a sale of the home can pay off the debt. Some cases have different periods, including 12 months for certain older or agricultural mortgages, and a shorter 5-week period can apply to some abandoned properties. Read your redemption rights notice closely, since the exact date controls everything.
What happens if I fall behind on property taxes in Minnesota?
Taxes not paid by January 1 of the following year become delinquent. The county then gets a court judgment, and a redemption period starts, three years for most property and one year for some. If the taxes are still unpaid when it ends, the property forfeits to the state. For properties forfeited after January 1, 2024, former owners can claim excess proceeds if the county sells it for more than what was owed. Selling before forfeiture keeps your full equity in your hands.
Can I skip probate on my parent’s house in Minnesota?
Usually not if the house was in your parent’s name alone. Minnesota’s affidavit for small estates applies only when the whole probate estate is $75,000 or less as of 2026, and it covers personal property, not real estate. That means the house generally goes through probate in the district court for the county where the estate is opened, such as Hennepin’s Probate/Mental Health Court. Once a personal representative is appointed, the house can be sold as-is.
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