Sell Your House Fast In St. Paul, Minnesota
MN Nice Home Buyers is a family-owned cash home buyer that buys houses as-is in St. Paul and across Ramsey County, from Dayton’s Bluff and Payne-Phalen to Highland Park and the West Side. If you need to sell your house fast in St. Paul, we will make a fair cash offer with no repairs, no commissions, and a closing date you choose. Call 612-930-2000 or fill out the form below.
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We Buy Houses In St. Paul, MN
St. Paul has some of the oldest houses in Minnesota. About 42 percent of the city’s homes were built before 1940, and the median home was built in 1952, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Walk through Frogtown, the North End, or the West Side and you will see one-and-a-half-story frame houses. Payne-Phalen has Victorian-era homes, and the East Side is full of 1920s bungalows.
Older houses bring older problems: lead paint, lead water lines, worn-out sewer lines, and furnaces or wiring that need work. We buy those houses the way they are, including houses that need major repairs. You do not have to clean, fix, or stage anything before you call us.
The two houses pictured here are St. Paul properties we bought for cash. Another St. Paul purchase, on 4th Street East in Dayton’s Bluff, we updated and resold to a new owner.
One thing is different about selling in St. Paul: the city’s Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) report. Here is how it works with a direct sale, along with the other St. Paul questions sellers ask us most.
Do I need a TISH report to sell my St. Paul house for cash?
Usually, yes. St. Paul requires a Truth-in-Sale of Housing evaluation for most single-family homes, duplexes, condos, and townhomes before they are sold, and the city has no exception for cash or investor buyers. A city-licensed evaluator inspects the house, and the report has to be ready within three days of putting the house up for sale. The report is a disclosure. The city does not make you fix what it lists, except that a single-family home needs a working hard-wired smoke alarm. Because we buy as-is, nothing else on the report has to be repaired for us to buy the house. A few sales are exempt, such as a sale to a family member or a sheriff’s sale. Details are on the city’s TISH page.
Can I sell an inherited house in St. Paul before probate is finished?
Sometimes. It depends on how the house passed to you and who has the authority to sign. Probate for St. Paul homes runs through the Ramsey County probate court at the courthouse on Kellogg Boulevard. Once a personal representative is appointed, they can usually sell, and the TISH rules still apply to that sale. If the house passed by a transfer on death deed or a trust, probate may not be needed at all. A probate attorney or title company should confirm who signs before you accept an offer. Read our guide to selling an inherited house.
What if I'm behind on payments or facing a sheriff's sale in Ramsey County?
You can still sell, but timing matters. In Minnesota, most homeowners get six months after the sheriff’s sale to redeem, and you can sell the house during that time. Postponing the sale can shrink that window to five weeks, so get advice before you do. A completed sale before your deadline can pay off the loan, but a pending offer alone does not stop the process. The City of Saint Paul Foreclosure Prevention Program (651-266-6626) and the Minnesota Homeownership Center (651-659-9336) offer free help, according to Ramsey County. See how selling before foreclosure works.
Can I sell a St. Paul rental with tenants still living there?
Yes. The leases stay in place through the sale, so have the leases, deposit records, and rent history ready. St. Paul requires a Fire Certificate of Occupancy for rental properties, including one and two unit houses the owner does not live in, and the new owner files a change of ownership with the city after closing. A current Fire Certificate of Occupancy can also take the place of the TISH report. Learn more about selling a rental with tenants.
Is a vacant house in St. Paul harder to sell?
It can be. If the city has registered your house as a vacant building, the sale goes through a city review. A Category 1 vacant building needs a TISH report before it is marketed. A Category 2 building needs city approval for the sale, including a code compliance report and a repair plan, and a Category 3 building cannot be sold until it has a certificate from the city. Registered vacant buildings also carry an annual fee of several thousand dollars that can end up on the property taxes. See the city’s vacant building program, then call us early, before the fees pile up. Here is more on selling a vacant house.
How We Buy Houses In St. Paul
Selling your St. Paul house to us takes three steps. In Minnesota, a title company usually handles the closing: it checks the title, pays off any mortgage or liens from the sale, and records the new deed. You pick the closing date, and you do not pay for repairs, commissions, or closing costs.
Conduct a Quick Walkthrough
We will conduct a walk through of your home at your convenience, with the goal of learning about the condition of your home to inform our competitive offer.
Close on Your Schedule
We will consider all factors to present you with a customized offer. Close on your timeline and secure your funds!
Cash Sale or Listing in St. Paul: Which Fits You?
If your house is in good shape and you can wait, listing with an agent may put more money in your pocket. In August 2026, St. Paul homes that sold took a median of 44 days on the market and sold for 99 percent of list price, according to Minnesota REALTORS. A direct cash sale trades some of that price for speed, certainty, and selling as-is. The right choice depends on your house and your timeline. You can also compare a cash offer with listing in more detail.
| Selling to MN Nice Home Buyers | Listing With an Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs | None. We buy as-is. | Often needed to sell or to pass the buyer’s inspection |
| Showings | One walkthrough | As many as it takes |
| Agent commission | None | A percentage of the price, paid by the seller |
| Closing costs | We pay them | The seller usually pays part, including the deed tax |
| TISH report | Still needed in most cases, but nothing on it has to be fixed for us | Needed before you list |
| Financing risk | None. We pay cash. | A buyer’s loan or appraisal can fall through |
| Closing date | You choose, in as little as 7 days | Often 30 to 60 days after an accepted offer |
| Good fit for | Speed, certainty, or a house that needs work | An updated house and a seller who can wait |
Nearby Areas We Buy In
We also buy houses in the cities around St. Paul, including South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Columbia Heights, plus West St. Paul, Maplewood, Roseville, and Woodbury. Just south of the city, we bought a house on Humboldt Avenue in West St. Paul. See every area we buy in across Minnesota.
St. Paul Home Seller Questions
Who pays the deed tax when you sell a house in St. Paul?
In Minnesota, the seller usually pays the state deed tax as part of closing costs. In Ramsey County the rate is 0.34 percent of the sale price, or $680 on a $200,000 sale, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. When you sell to MN Nice Home Buyers, we pay the closing costs.
How much does a TISH evaluation cost in St. Paul?
The city does not set a price. TISH evaluators are private contractors licensed by the City of St. Paul, and each one sets its own fee, so it pays to call more than one. A report is good for 365 days, for one sale, by the owner named on it. If you sell to us, you still order the TISH, but nothing on it has to be fixed for us to buy the house.
Can you sell a house as-is in Minnesota?
Yes. You can sell a Minnesota house as-is, but you still have to disclose known problems in writing before the buyer signs a purchase agreement, unless you and the buyer waive that disclosure in writing. Some disclosures are required either way, such as radon, wells, and lead paint for homes built before 1978. In St. Paul, the TISH report adds another layer of disclosure.
How long are you liable after selling a house in Minnesota?
Under Minnesota’s seller disclosure law, a buyer generally has two years after closing to bring a claim over a problem the seller knew about and did not disclose. The same two-year window applies to radon disclosure. Telling the buyer what you know, in writing, protects you whether you list the house or sell it to us.
We Can Buy Your House in St. Paul, MN No Matter the Reason
St. Paul sellers bring us all kinds of situations, from a house full of a parent’s belongings to a duplex with problem tenants. The items in blue below link to a full guide.
Any Reason
- Divorce
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure
- Relocation
- Inherited Property
- Upgrading
- Downsizing
- Get Rid of Second Home
- Major Repairs Needed
- Old Age
Any Condition
- Hail Damage
- Storm Damage
- New Houses
- Termite Damage
- Full of Stuff or Trashed
- Problem Tenants
- Unfinished Construction
- Vacant House
- Sewer Issues
- Outdated Home
Any Challenge
- Plumbing Issues
- Right of Way
- Back Taxes
- Title Issues
- Code Violations
- Hoarder Home
- Low Equity
- Liens
- Late on Mortgage
- Lost Job
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MN Nice Home Buyers is owned by Travis and Leah Johnson, a husband and wife team who have invested in Minnesota real estate since 2002. Tell us about your St. Paul house with the form at the top of this page, or call 612-930-2000 any time. We will make a fair cash offer with no obligation, and you choose the closing date.
Last updated October 2026.