Local cash home buyer · Merrillville, IN

We buy houses in Northwest Indiana.

Going through something hard? We listen first, then make you a fair cash offer with the math shown. No fees, no repairs, any condition.

  • No commissions or closing costs
  • Sell as-is, nothing to fix or clean
  • Close in as little as 3–5 days* or on your date

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1,050+Homes bought
2011Locally owned since
A+BBB Accredited, rated
3–5 days*Close in as little as
How it works

Three steps, on your timeline.

No showings, no repairs, no commissions. You pick the closing date.

1

Tell us about your house

Call or fill out the form. A local team member learns about the house and your situation. No cost or obligation.

2

Walkthrough and cash offer

Our Home Buying Specialist walks through the house once, then gets back to you with a cash offer. No cleaning, staging or repairs first.

3

Choose your close date

Close through a local title company in as little as 3–5 business days*, or on your date. If the offer doesn’t work for you, that’s okay.

Local people, personal service

A team you can actually reach.

No call centers, and no getting passed from person to person. Our office is right here in Merrillville, and our small team personally handles everything from your first call to the walkthrough. The person who walks through your house lives and works in Northwest Indiana and knows these communities.

Brandy Mintz, Homeowner Relations Manager
Brandy MintzHomeowner Relations ManagerOn our phone team
Christian Elmansour, Marketing and Operations Manager
Christian ElmansourMarketing and Operations ManagerOn our phone team
Jared Gomez, Home Buying Specialist
Jared GomezHome Buying SpecialistYour walkthrough and offer
Before you call

Check us out first. We would, too.

A lot of people ask us, “Is this a scam?” It’s a fair question. Here is how to check us out in five minutes.

BBB Accredited, A+ rating

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau and rated A+. Read our profile and every review there, good or bad.

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A real office you can visit

8021 Cleveland Pl, Merrillville. We have bought houses in Northwest Indiana since 2011. Call first and we will make sure someone is there.

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We never ask you for money

No fees, no deposits, no application charges, ever. If anyone asks you to pay to sell your house, walk away.

A title company handles the money

You close at a licensed local title company. They hold the funds and pay you directly. Call them yourself before you sign, if you like.

Registered Indiana business since 2011. How to verify us

Reviews

What sellers say.

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William Stocker
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Preferred Home Buyer was very easy to work with for selling our house. It was a seamless transaction where they drove the process from start to finish. As a remote seller living in a different state from the property, they helped us to easily sell our property with a majority of the process occurring online.
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Michele Dalessandro
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This process was so easy with Prefered Home Buyer! They were extremely professional. The whole process took about 2 weeks. It was truly seamless.
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Tan
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Working with Preferred Buyers was an excellent experience from start to finish. They made the process of selling my home as-is seamless, straightforward, and stress-free. There was no need to worry about repairs or renovations, and they communicated clearly throughout the entire process. Everything went smoothly, and I truly appreciated their professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency. I highly recommend Preferred Buyers to anyone looking for an easy and hassle-free way to sell their home.
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Ed Kubiszak
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I work as a real estate agent and my seller and I had the opportunity to work with Preferred Home Buyer. They wanted to buy her listing, but a family member was living in the home that would not move out. We negotiated the transaction where they took this off of my sellers hands and they took care of the whole situation for my seller. My seller and I were so grateful and everything worked out. The person moved out to live with family. I hope to get another opportunity to work with them.
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Carol Mendiola
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The best decision I made was to choose Preferred Home Buyer. The process was seamless and NO STRESS. Josh and the team handled everything I signed selling papers and went to closing. It was handled perfessionally and with respectful. I would do it again.
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Dan Calhoun
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As an attorney, I'm careful about who I refer my clients to. One of my clients needed to sell their house fast, and I connected them with Preferred Home Buyer. The team was professional since the beginning and they communicated clearly with both my client and me throughout the whole process, made a fair cash offer, and they closed on the timeline they promised. Finding a home buying company in Northwest Indiana I can confidently put in front of a client isn't easy. I'd refer Preferred Home Buyer again without hesitation.
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Dave Mochel
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Al was great to work. I found him to fair & helpful throughout the process. He worked with us to make the whole transaction & convenient for us.
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Michael Bartoszak
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We buy all of our wholesale deals from Preferred Home ​and we couldn’t be more impressed. They consistently deliver fair cash offers, close quickly, and handle all the heavy lifting (inspections, repairs, red tape) so I don’t have to. Whether you’re selling a property in rough condition or just need to move fast, they make the process smooth, professional, and stress-free.
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Selling to us vs. listing with an agent.

Preferred Home BuyerListing with an agent
Commissions and feesNoneUsually 5–6%
Repairs and cleaningNone, sell as-isOften required
ShowingsOne walkthroughMany, on short notice
Closing costsWe pay all closing costsSeller usually pays
Time to close3–5 days* or your dateMonths, if it sells
Risk of the deal falling throughCash: no lender, no appraisalInspections, appraisals, loan denials
Best fitHouses that need work, or when time and certainty matter mostHouses in good shape, when you can wait for top dollar
Our honest answer: if your house is in good shape and you can wait a few months, listing with an agent will likely put more money in your pocket. If that is you, we will tell you on the first call.
FAQ

Common questions from Northwest Indiana sellers.

How fast can you really close?

As little as 3–5 business days* after you accept our offer, through a local title company. If you need more time, you pick the date and it holds. The speed comes from paying cash: there is no lender, no appraisal, and no financing that can fall through.

What does it cost me to sell to you?

Nothing. No commissions, no fees, and we pay all closing costs. The walkthrough and the cash offer are free, and if the offer does not work for you, you owe us nothing.

Do I need to clean or make repairs first?

No, and please do not spend a dime. We buy houses exactly as they sit: full of belongings, mid-renovation, fire damaged, or just tired. The condition changes the number, never the answer.

How do you decide what to offer?

We start with what comparable homes have actually sold for in your specific neighborhood, then subtract the realistic cost of the work the house needs. We show you that math line by line, so you can check every number yourself.

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Find out what a cash buyer would pay.

No pressure. If the offer doesn’t work for you, you still walk away knowing your options.