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Northstar Homes
The process, in full

How we buy homes directly.

No agents, no listings, no surprises. From first call to closing day in Minnesota, here's exactly what happens — what we ask for, what we do, and what you can expect.

Start with your address
The five steps

Not a sales funnel. A real timeline.

  1. 015 minutes

    You tell us about the property

    Five-minute form online or a quick phone conversation. We'll ask about the home, your situation, and your timeline. No financial pre-qualification, no credit pull, no obligation.

    • Property address and basic specs (beds, baths, square footage)
    • Condition of the home, in your own words
    • Your timeline — yesterday or six months from now
    • Anything we should know up front (occupants, liens, probate)
  2. 02Within 48 hours

    We tour the property

    We schedule a quick walk-through, usually within 48 hours of your first call. Sometimes a single 20-minute visit is all we need. If the property is occupied or out-of-state, we'll work around it.

    • Single walk-through, no parade of inspectors
    • We bring contractor knowledge to the showing
    • Lockbox, FaceTime, or in-person — your choice
    • We respect tenants' privacy and schedules
  3. 03Within 24 hours

    You receive a written offer

    Within one business day of the walk-through, we send a written offer with the comparable sales we used to arrive at the number. You'll see exactly how we got there. The offer is good for seven days.

    • Detailed comp analysis included
    • All-cash, no financing contingency
    • Standard Minnesota purchase agreement (MAR form)
    • Earnest money deposit on signing
  4. 041–3 weeks

    We coordinate every detail

    Once you accept, our closing coordinator picks up the file. We work with a local Minnesota title company to handle escrow, title, lien searches, and probate coordination if needed.

    • Minnesota-licensed title company handles closing
    • We pay all standard closing costs
    • Probate, divorce, or estate attorney coordination
    • We handle tenant communications if applicable
  5. 05Your choice

    You pick the closing date

    Choose a date that works for your move, your court hearing, your relocation, or your retirement timeline. Sign at the title company or remotely with a mobile notary. Walk away with a check or wire — no commissions, no fees.

    • Flexible close dates: 7 to 90 days
    • Mobile notary or remote close available
    • Rent-back options if you need extra time
    • Funds wired or cashier's check at closing
Side by side

Northstar vs. a traditional listing.

Listing on the MLS is the right call for some sellers. For others, the speed, certainty, and zero-prep nature of a direct sale is worth more than the spread.

Time to close

Northstar

7–21 days

Listing

60–120 days

Repairs & cleanup

Northstar

None — we buy as-is

Listing

Often $5K–$30K out of pocket

Showings

Northstar

One walk-through

Listing

Dozens, often unscheduled

Commissions & fees

Northstar

$0

Listing

5–6% of sale price

Financing risk

Northstar

None — all cash

Listing

Buyers can be denied at the last minute

Inspection negotiations

Northstar

None

Listing

Often a second round of negotiation

Closing date control

Northstar

You choose

Listing

Buyer's lender dictates

Honest answers

Questions sellers actually ask.

Is Northstar a real estate brokerage?
No. We're a real estate solutions company that buys homes directly with our own capital or, when appropriate, by assigning the contract to a vetted partner from our investor network. Either way, the agreed price is the price you receive at closing. There's no listing, no agent representation, no MLS, and no commissions.
How do you arrive at your offer price?
We pull recent comparable sales within the immediate neighborhood, adjust for condition based on our walk-through, account for any title or legal complications, and back out our renovation and carrying costs. We share the comp file with you so you can see the math.
Will I get less than I would on the open market?
Often, yes — though not always, especially if the home needs significant work or has a complicated title. The trade-off is speed, certainty, no repair costs, no commissions, and a closing date you control. For some sellers that trade-off is worth thousands. For others it isn't, and we'll be the first to tell you.
What if the house needs a lot of work?
That's our specialty. Roof issues, foundation problems, fire or water damage, hoarding situations, decades of deferred maintenance — we don't ask you to fix any of it. We don't even ask you to clean up.
What if the property has a tenant in it?
We can close with the tenant in place. You don't have to evict, give notice, or coordinate move-out. We handle the tenant relationship after closing.
Is there an obligation to accept?
None whatsoever. The offer is yours to consider for seven days. If you decide to list with an agent or do nothing at all, that's perfectly fine. We don't follow up with high-pressure tactics.
Do you charge any fees?
No. We pay all standard closing costs — title, escrow, document prep, recording fees. There are no commissions, no inspection fees, no 'service charges.' The number on your offer is the number you receive at closing.
Can you actually close in two weeks?
Yes, in most cases. Minnesota title work moves quickly when there are no liens or probate complications. If we run into title issues, we'll keep you informed in real time and adjust the closing date together.
The next step is small

Find out what yourMinnesota home is actually worth.

One short form. One real number. No follow-up sales calls if you’d rather we didn’t. That’s the whole pitch.

Request your offer(218) 348-5149

Or just text us. We’ll respond inside of an hour during business hours, and first thing in the morning otherwise.