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Ankeny-based · We buy across the Des Moines metro

Sell My House Fast for Cash in Des Moines

A fair cash offer in 24 hours. No repairs, no fees, no waiting on a buyer’s loan. You pick the closing date.

✓ Buy as-is, any condition✓ No commissions or fees✓ Close in as little as 7 days
★★★★★4.6 · 11 Google reviews
200+Homes bought
10+Years local
FamilyOwned & operated

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Three simple steps
How selling to us works
1

Tell us about the house

Fill out the short form or call. A couple of minutes, no obligation.

2

Get a fair cash offer

We look at your house and the Des Moines market and give you a real number, usually within 24 hours.

3

Close on your date

Close in about a week, or wait as long as you need. You choose, and we cover the costs.

Sell as-is
We buy houses in Des Moines in any condition

Outdated, damaged, full of stuff, or mid-repair, it doesn’t matter. You don’t clean it out, you don’t fix anything, and you don’t pay for an inspection. Leave behind whatever you don’t want. We buy houses as-is for cash and deal with the rest ourselves. That’s the difference between selling to a cash home buyer and listing on the open market, where a buyer’s lender can force repairs before they’ll fund the loan.

When we say cash for houses, we mean it literally. We’re not listing your house and hoping a buyer shows up. We’re the buyer, we use our own funds, and there’s no financing to fall through at the last minute. A lot of the people who search for companies that buy houses in Des Moines have already had a deal die on the closing table. That does not happen here. Learn about our cash for homes process.

Drew And Ali Heberer, Your Local Des Moines Cash Home Buyers
Your local Des Moines buyer

We’re a family business, and we’ve done it more than 200 times.

We’ve been buying houses across the Des Moines metro for a decade. The deals we’re proudest of are the ones a normal sale could never solve. We helped a woman in Johnston who’d lost her job and had no equity to list, so we found a way for her to walk away with money in her pocket and no more house to carry. We bought an inherited home in Beaverdale where the family didn’t clean or fix a thing. They just came to closing and got a fair price they were happy with.

When you call, you’re talking to us directly, the same two people from first call to closing.

Drew & Ali Heberer
The honest comparison
Selling to us vs. listing with an agent
  Heberer Homes Listing with an agent
Commissions & fees None ~6% + fees
Repairs before selling We buy as-is Often required, you pay
Cleaning & showings Skip it all Cleaning + many showings
Time to close ~7 days 30–60+ days
Certainty of sale Guaranteed cash Can fall through
Who pays closing costs We do You do

What we offer is speed and certainty. If your house shows well and you have time, an agent may net you more, and we’ll tell you so.

Real reviews
What our clients say
★★★★★

Drew really helped me out. My parents unfortunately passed away and left me with a home out of state that I needed to sell.

Roger Whitehouse
Local Guide · Google

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★★★★★

Drew was a pleasure to work with. He offered me a great price and paid all of our closing costs. He was very responsive.

Meagan Smith
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★★★★★

It was refreshing to work with a down to earth person who helped me with my house transaction.

Justin Miller
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Any situation
We buy houses in Des Moines in any situation

Facing foreclosure

We can close before your sale date and stop the bleeding.

Divorce

A fast, clean sale so both sides can move on.

Inherited property or probate

A house you’re managing from out of town, often through Polk County probate.

Bad tenants

A rental you’re done with, tenants and all.

Expensive repairs

Foundation, roof, or systems you don’t want to pour money into.

Fire, water, or mold

Houses most retail buyers won’t touch.

Relocating fast

A job move that won’t wait for a 60-day listing.

Financial hardship

When you need the equity out quickly, or an emergency sale.

Local buyers
We know the Des Moines market

A lot of the houses we buy in Des Moines are older homes, from the brick Tudors in Beaverdale, the bungalows and foursquares in Highland Park and on the north side, homes that have been in one family for decades and need more work than a retail buyer wants to take on. Those are exactly the houses we like. We know what it costs to bring an older Des Moines house back, so our offer is built on real numbers you can check. We buy across the metro, from the East Village and Sherman Hill out to Waukee and Ankeny, and all through Polk and Dallas County here in Iowa. You can learn more about the city of Des Moines, the surrounding Iowa cities and counties we serve, and the State of Iowa.

Why sell to us
Why homeowners choose Heberer Homes
A fair cash offer

A real number you can trust, with no lowball games.

Fast closing

In as little as a week, on the date you choose.

No fees or commissions

No agent fees, and we cover the closing costs.

No repairs or cleaning

We buy as-is. Leave what you don’t want.

Close on your schedule

Quick, or as long as you need. You decide.

A simple process

Run by two local people who answer their own phone.

Optional
Prefer to see a number first?

Use the cash offer calculator to get an as-is range on your Des Moines house before you talk to anyone. It gives you a ballpark to start from.

Cash Offer Calculator




After Repair Value (ARV) ($): *

ARV is the estimated value of your home after all necessary repairs and improvements are completed.

Estimated AS-IS Price ($): *

The AS-IS price is the current value of your home without making any repairs or improvements.




Speak with a Specialist About Your Offer

Disclaimer: This estimate serves as a starting point for discussion and may not represent the final offer for your property. We understand that every home and situation is unique, which is why we’re committed to having an in-depth conversation with you to understand your specific needs. The actual offer could vary based on a detailed assessment of your property and your individual circumstances. Our team will work patiently with you, ensuring we hear you out every step of the way, to arrive at the fairest possible offer. For a more accurate and personalized cash offer, or to speak with a specialist who can walk you through your options, please call us at 515-495-5923.

Common questions
Selling a house for cash in Des Moines
How do I sell my house fast in Des Moines?

Get a cash offer instead of listing. With a cash home buyer you can close in about a week once you accept, versus 30 to 60 days or more on the open market once you count showings, financing, and inspections.

How much will you pay for my house?

A fair cash price, below full retail, based on your house’s condition and the Des Moines market. We buy as-is and cover the fees, so the number reflects a fast, certain, no-repair close.

Can I sell my house for cash in Des Moines if it needs major work?

Yes. We buy houses for cash in Des Moines in any condition, including fire, water, mold, or structural damage that most retail buyers walk away from.

What does cash for homes mean?

We pay for your house with our own funds instead of a bank loan, so there’s no lender, no appraisal contingency, and nothing to fall through.

Are companies that buy houses for cash legit?

Some are, some aren’t. Ask who you’re dealing with, look for real local reviews and a real name behind the business, and never sign anything you don’t understand. We’re happy to be checked out.

Will I get full market value?

No, and we won’t pretend otherwise. We pay a fair cash price below full retail in exchange for speed, certainty, and buying as-is. If top dollar is your only goal, list with an agent.

What if my house is in probate or behind on payments?

Those are the situations we handle most. Reach out and we’ll walk you through the options.

Helpful guides
Selling in Des Moines, explained
How to Sell a Des Moines House Without an AgentRead the guide →Cash Offer vs. Listing in Des Moines: Which Nets You More?Read the guide →We Buy Houses in Urbandale, IowaRead the guide →
Cities we serve
We buy houses across Iowa

Des Moines Metro

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