Frequently asked questions

We make fair cash offers based on your home’s value and condition. Most of the time, it’s about 20% less than what you’d get by selling with a real estate agent, but you also skip all the repairs, showings, and months of waiting.

Want to know your exact offer? Send us your address, and we’ll get you a no-pressure cash offer within 24 hours.

We can close in as little as two days, but most homes close in about two weeks after you accept our offer.

If there are title issues or other delays, it could take up to 3–4 weeks—but we handle all the details so it’s easy for you. No banks. No waiting.

You’ll pay nothing out of pocket. We cover all closing costs, title fees, and transfer taxes.

What we offer is what you get—no commissions, no hidden fees, no surprises.

You’ll get your money the day we close. The title company can hand you a check or wire the money to your bank account.

 If you need a little extra time to move out, we can work with you so you’re not rushed.

Nope! You don’t have to fix a single thing. We buy houses as-is, no matter what shape they’re in.

Leaky roof? Old carpet? Doesn’t matter. We’ll take care of repairs after closing.

No. We can give you extra time after closing if you need it. Some people move out right away, others need a few weeks. Some clients negotiate a long-term living situation and don’t have to move out at all.

We’ll set a move-out date that works best for you.ho are interested get more information. You can emphasize this text with bullets, italics or bold, and add links.

Yes! You can leave behind anything you don’t want—old furniture, junk, clothes, whatever.

Just take what matters to you and we’ll handle the cleanup.

We buy homes all over Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Detroit.

Big city or small town, we’re happy to make you a cash offer.

Yes! Zion REI is based in West Michigan, and our whole team lives and works here.

We’re not a big national company—we’re your local home-buying team that cares about helping Michigan homeowners. Michigan is our home.

We’ve been helping Michigan homeowners since 2017, and we’ve bought hundreds of houses—fast, fair, and stress-free.

Unlike many “we buy houses” companies, we actually buy the homes ourselves — we’re not wholesalers who just flip contracts.

People trust us because we’re honest, local, and easy to work with. We use local title companies, put everything in writing, and never pressure anyone to sell. Our goal is to make selling your home simple, fair, and transparent from start to finish.

Yes! We help homeowners stop foreclosure fast by buying houses for cash before the bank takes them back.

If you’re behind on payments, don’t wait—every week counts. We can often work directly with your lender and close quickly so you can avoid foreclosure and walk away with cash.

That’s okay! We’ve helped people in tough mortgage situations before. Sometimes we can work out creative options like taking over your payments or helping you talk with the bank.

You don’t have to figure it out alone—we’ll look at your situation and see what’s possible.

Yes, we buy inherited houses and probate properties all the time. You don’t need to clean them out or fix anything—we handle everything from start to finish.

If you just inherited a house and don’t want the hassle of selling through an agent, we can make you a fast cash offer and take care of all the paperwork.

We buy all types of properties—houses, condos, duplexes, rentals, and even vacant homes.

We don’t care if the home is old, damaged, or needs major repairs. If you want to sell your house fast in Michigan, we’ll make you an offer.

Yes! We buy houses as-is, even if they’re falling apart or need full rehab. You don’t have to clean, paint, or fix a thing.