Story County, IA · We buy houses
We Buy Houses in Story County, IA
Sell your Story County, IA house with Prominent Cash Offer. No hassle, no waiting, no commissions, no closing costs. Your trusted home buyer for any property, in any condition. We've bought houses for 10 years, nationwide.
Start with the address of your Story County, IA house.
- No fees or commissions
- We pay closing costs
- Any condition
- Your closing date
About Story County
Selling a house in Story County
Story County is in central Iowa just north of Des Moines, with Nevada as its county seat. Ames, home to Iowa State University, is its largest city, and Huxley, Story City, Slater and Gilbert are smaller towns. Iowa State University, federal agricultural research labs, health care and software companies are major employers.
Story County is the 8th-most populous county in Iowa, home to about 102,498 people. Its cities and towns include Ames, Nevada, Huxley, Story City, Slater, and Gilbert, and it covers 15 ZIP codes.
Story County's large employers include Iowa State University, Mary Greeley Medical Center, and Workiva, and it is home to Iowa State University.
Landmarks include Reiman Gardens.
Story County borders Marshall County, Boone County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, Polk County, and Jasper County. We buy houses across all of them, and anywhere else in Iowa.
In Story County, 47% of the housing went up before 1980 and 44% of households are renters. Older houses often need work a listing would expect you to fix first; we buy them as-is, with no repairs or cleaning. With so many rentals, investors often sell to us with tenants in place, and we pay the closing costs.
Whether the house is inherited, facing foreclosure, behind on property taxes or simply no longer fits, selling in Story County starts with the address. The deed, any liens and the county's tax records are cleared through the title company at closing.
| Housing | Story County | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1980 | 47% | 62% |
| Households that rent | 44% | 28% |
| Households that own | 56% | 72% |
| Housing units vacant | 7% | 8% |
Sources: Story County · Story County, Iowa — Census Bureau profile · Iowa.gov
On the map
Every city in Story County
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Sell direct
Sell your Story County, IA house without a real estate agent
Skip the listing: sell your Story County, IA house with no showings, no commissions, and a closing date you choose.
No fees or commissions
Sell your Story County, IA house with no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.
No repairs or cleaning
Sell your Story County, IA house exactly as it is. Don't fix, paint, clean, or clear out a thing.
Certainty
We pay cash for Story County, IA houses, so there's no buyer's mortgage to wait on or fall through.
Speed
Skip the listing, the showings, and the wait for a buyer's loan when you sell your Story County, IA house.
Avoid the agent search
No interviewing agents and no listing appointments: you sell your Story County, IA house directly to the buyer.
No binding listing contract
Nothing locks your Story County, IA house into a listing for months. Review the offer; you're under no obligation to accept it.
Flexibility
Close soon, or later if you need time to move. The closing date for your Story County, IA house is yours.
Skip the paperwork and uncertainty
We handle the paperwork for your Story County, IA house with the title company, from offer to closing.
A simplified process
Share the address of your Story County, IA house, get a cash offer, pick a closing date. That's the whole process.
Seller stories
Every property has a story behind it.
Seller story · Probate · Sold as-is
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Seller story · Previous offer fell through
Rated 5 out of 5
We had a previous offer with another investor that fell through, on short notice they were able to come in and close in 2 weeks!
Nick LaRosaTampa, FL Seller story · Numbers held at closing
Rated 5 out of 5
I was pleasantly surprised at closing that the numbers didn’t change, something that I have heard is not always the case with some other companies.
Steven Evanson Seller story · Chose the closing date
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Any condition · Any situation
Sell your house in Story County, IA, whatever the situation.
Every sale in Story County, IA starts somewhere different: an inheritance, a missed payment, a rental you're done managing. Choose yours.
- Sell a House Facing Foreclosure in Story County, IABehind on payments? A quick cash sale can let you sell on your terms before the sale date.Learn more
- Sell an Inherited House in Story County, IAInherited a house you don't plan to keep? Sell it as it is, with no clean-out and no repairs.Learn more
- Sell a House in Probate in Story County, IASelling through an estate? We work with the personal representative and the court's timeline.Learn more
- Sell a Tax Delinquent House in Story County, IABehind on property taxes? The amount owed and the county's deadlines matter more than anything else.Learn more
- Sell a House As-Is in Story County, IAMajor repairs, damage, or years of deferred upkeep: we buy it as-is.Learn more
- Sell a House With Tenants in Story County, IATired of being a landlord? Sell the rental as it is, tenants and all.Learn more
- Sell a Vacant House in Story County, IAAn empty house keeps costing money while it waits.Learn more
- Sell a House During a Divorce in Story County, IASell quickly, with one cash offer both owners can review, and move on.Learn more
- Sell a House With Liens or Back Taxes in Story County, IABehind on property taxes? What's owed can be paid from the sale at closing.Learn more
- Sell a Fire-Damaged House in Story County, IAAfter a fire, safety and the insurance file come first.Learn more
What we buy
Every kind of property in Story County.
- We buy Story County IA housesSingle-family homes in any condition: outdated, damaged, vacant or occupied.Sell your Story County IA house
- We buy Story County IA apartment buildingsDuplexes to apartment complexes, tenants in place, underwritten on the rent roll as it is.Sell your Story County IA apartment building
- We buy Story County IA commercial propertiesRetail, office and mixed-use, vacant or leased.Sell your Story County IA commercial property
- We buy Story County IA self-storage facilitiesDrive-up and climate-controlled storage units, customers in place, underwritten on the rent roll as it is.Sell your Story County IA self-storage facility
- We buy Story County IA land and lotsVacant parcels, with or without access, utilities or zoning.Sell your Story County IA land
- We buy Story County IA mobile homesOn owned land or a leased lot, titled either way.Sell your Story County IA mobile home
Story County, IA housing, by the numbers
We buy houses for cash in Story County, IA
Older homes, rentals, and empty houses: whatever Story County, IA house you're selling, you can sell it as it is.
- 47%of homes were built before 1980 in Story County, IA
Older Story County, IA house that needs updating, repairs, or a new roof? We buy it as-is.
Sell as-is - 44%of occupied homes are rented in Story County, IA
Tired landlord? Sell your Story County, IA rental with the tenants in place.
Sell with tenants - 7%of housing units were vacant in Story County, IA
An empty Story County, IA house still costs taxes, insurance, and upkeep. We buy vacant Story County, IA houses.
Sell a vacant house
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Figures are estimates with margins of error.
The real cost of listing
What listing your Story County, IA house really costs you.
The asking price isn't what you take home. On a typical sale, around 10–12% of the price goes to commissions, closing costs and concessions, before repairs and the months of waiting.
Listing with an agent
10–12%of the sale price, typically
- Listing agent's commission
- ~3%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- ~3%
- Closing costs
- 3–5%
- Seller concessions
- Up to 3%
- Repairs and preparation
- Paid by you, before you list
- Time to close
- Around 90 days
- Showings and open houses
- On buyers' schedules
- Buyer financing
- Can fall through
Selling to Prominent
0%taken out of your price
- Listing agent's commission
- 0%
- Buyer's agent's commission
- 0%
- Closing costs
- We pay them
- Seller concessions
- None
- Repairs and preparation
- None. We buy as-is
- Time to close
- The date you choose
- Showings and open houses
- None
- Buyer financing
- Cash. Nothing to fall through
Typical figures. Actual costs vary by market and agreement. See the full comparison
Selling in Story County, IA
Selling your Story County, IA house to Prominent Cash Offer vs. listing it with a real estate agent
| What changes | Prominent Cash Offer | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | None | Agent commissions, usually a percentage of the sale price |
| Fees and closing costs | None. We pay the closing costs | Your share of closing costs, plus any fees in the listing agreement |
| Repairs | None. We buy as-is | Often expected before listing, or after the buyer's inspection |
| Cleaning and clearing out | Leave what you don't want | Cleaned, cleared, and staged for showings |
| Showings | None | Showings and open houses on buyers' schedules |
| Financing | Cash, with no loan to fall through | Most buyers need a mortgage, and approvals can fall through |
| Closing date | You choose it | Negotiated with the buyer and their lender |
| Time to sell | Fast, on your schedule | Time on the market, then the buyer's closing process |
If the house is move-in ready and you have months to wait, listing may net more. If it needs work, or time matters, a direct sale often comes out closer than the asking price suggests. Compare the net, not the headline. Compare in detail
Selling options
More than one way to sell in Story County, IA.
Cash offers are Prominent's primary service. Other arrangements are considered case by case, and not every property, seller or state qualifies.
- Get a cash offerA written cash offer, no fees or commissions, closing costs paid, and a closing date you choose.We buy houses in Story County, IA
- Explore a structured saleWhere it can be done properly, a structured retail sale such as a novation may aim for a higher price over a longer timeline. Not guaranteed.How a novation works
- Explore flexible termsSeller financing, cash plus payments, or a lease option, where the property and the rules allow it.Seller financing
Seller financing in Story County, IA · Cash plus terms in Story County, IA · Novation in Story County, IA · Subject-to in Story County, IA · Lease option in Story County, IA · Creative financing in Story County, IA
Designed around you
Sell your Story County, IA house fast: a process designed for your convenience
Leave the furniture, the repairs and the cleanup to us. Liens and back taxes are settled through the title company at closing, there are no fees, commissions or closing costs, and the closing date is yours to pick. Selling your Story County, IA house takes as long as you need it to, and no longer.
- We handleSo you don't have to
- RepairsNone needed. We buy as-is.
- CleaningLeave it as it is.
- Clearing outLeave behind what you don't want.
- Liens and back taxesSettled at closing, through the title company.
- Closing costsWe pay them.
- PaperworkHandled with the title company.
- Closing dateYou choose it.
Why sellers choose us
Why sellers choose a cash home buyer in Story County, IA
Simple selling process
One conversation, one written cash offer for your Story County, IA house, one closing date you choose. No showings, no open houses, no back-and-forth with buyers.
Sell fast for cash
We pay cash for Story County, IA houses, so there's no lender, no loan appraisal, and no financing contingency. You can close as soon as the title work is done.
Flexible selling time
Need to close soon? We can. Need a few weeks to move out of your Story County, IA house? Pick a later date. The timeline works around you.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about selling your Story County, IA house
Share the address of your Story County, IA house and ask us anything about the sale. There's no obligation.
Get your cash offerDo you buy houses in Story County, IA?
Yes. We buy houses across Story County, in Ames, Nevada, Huxley, Story City, Slater, and Gilbert and every smaller town and rural area in between.
How do I sell my Story County, IA house to Prominent Cash Offer?
Prominent Cash Offer is a cash home buyer: we buy houses for cash, as they are. Share the address and a little about the house. If it's a fit, we make you a fair cash offer in writing. If you accept, you choose the closing date and we handle the paperwork with the title company.
Do I need to make repairs or clean before I sell?
No. We buy houses in Story County, IA as they are, in any condition: needing major repairs, damaged, or simply outdated. Leave behind anything you don't want.
Are there any fees, commissions, or closing costs?
No. There's no agent commission and no fees from us, and we pay the closing costs.
Do I have to accept your offer?
No. The offer is in writing, and you're under no obligation to accept it.
Do you buy in the counties around Story County?
Yes: Marshall County, Boone County, Hamilton County, Hardin County, and Polk County, and every other county in Iowa.
Where is the deed recorded when I sell in Story County?
With Story County's recording office. The title company files it at closing and settles any liens or back taxes.
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Story County, IA
Sell your Story County, IA house for cash, as-is.
- No fees
- No commissions
- No closing costs
- Any condition
- You choose the closing date
Get your cash offer
Start with the address of your Story County, IA house.
No obligation. You choose the closing date.