We show our math.
Every offer ships with the comparable sales we used to build it. You see the addresses, the conditions, and the adjustments. No black-box numbers.

Northstar buys homes directly from owners across Minnesota — from Duluth and the North Shore down through the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. Fair written offers, flexible closings, no commissions or fees.
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Pick the situation that's closest to yours. We'll show you exactly how we've helped people in the same spot — and what it could look like for you.
Job change, family emergency, financial pressure — sometimes you don't have ninety days for a traditional listing. We can close in as few as seven, on the date that works for you.
Most sellers we work with have spent weeks Googling, comparing offers, and getting nervous about who they're actually dealing with. We've made our process as transparent as possible — here's every step before we ever ask for a signature.
Five-minute form or a quick phone call — whichever feels easier. We'll ask a few questions about the house and your timeline. No financial pre-qualification, no credit check, no obligation.
Most sellers finish this in under 10 minutes.
We come see the house in person, usually within 48 hours. You'll get a written offer with the comp data we used, so you can see exactly how we got to the number — and decide on your own time.
Offers are good for 7 days. No pressure, no expiring countdowns.
If you accept, we sign at a Florida title company and you choose the closing date — anywhere from a week to a couple of months out. Walk away with a check or wire, no fees, no commissions.
Average closing is 14 days. Flexible if you need more time.
Every offer ships with the comparable sales we used to build it. You see the addresses, the conditions, and the adjustments. No black-box numbers.
We pay all standard closing costs at a Florida or Minnesota title company. The number on your offer is the number you receive at closing.
Seven days, ninety days, or anything in between. We work backward from the date that fits your move, your hearing, or your relocation.
Once the purchase agreement is executed, the price is locked. No renegotiating at the closing table, no last-minute reductions, no walking away over cosmetic findings.
Representative examples of the kinds of transactions Northstar works on every month. Details are illustrative — we’ll walk you through a real comp file as soon as we see your home.
Lakeside
Duluth, MN
14 days
Three siblings, all out of state, century-old home with original mechanicals. Closed before the first heating bill of winter.
Powderhorn
Minneapolis, MN
11 days
Long-distance landlord, non-paying tenant, deferred maintenance. We bought with the tenant in place. Owner walked away clean.
Burlington Bay
Two Harbors, MN
18 days
Court-ordered sale, both attorneys involved. Title held in joint tenancy, proceeds split at closing per the decree.
From Lakeside in Duluth to Powderhorn in Minneapolis, we've worked across the North Shore, the Iron Range, and the full Twin Cities metro. We know the housing stock, the seasons, and what makes each pocket of the state different.
Browse all Minnesota areasDuluth
Duluth & North Shore
Lakeside · Lester Park · East Hillside
Minneapolis
Twin Cities Metro
Powderhorn · Northeast · Linden Hills
Saint Paul
Twin Cities Metro
Highland Park · Mac-Groveland · Como
Hermantown
Duluth & North Shore
Pike Lake · Caribou Lake · Maple Grove
Cloquet
Duluth & North Shore
Pinehurst · West End Cloquet · Esko (Carlton County)
Two Harbors
Duluth & North Shore
Burlington Bay · Highway 61 Corridor · Lake Avenue
Bloomington
Twin Cities Metro
East Bloomington · West Bloomington · Penn Lake
Edina
Twin Cities Metro
Country Club · Morningside · Indian Hills
One short form. One real number. No follow-up sales calls if you’d rather we didn’t. That’s the whole pitch.
Or just text us. We’ll respond inside of an hour during business hours, and first thing in the morning otherwise.