Local cash home buyer · Hobart, IN

We Buy Houses in Hobart, Indiana

Q: My house near downtown is over 100 years old and needs major work. Do you actually want it?

Yes, sincerely. Hobart’s brick-era homes are exactly the kind of project we take on. Original wiring, plaster repairs, foundation work: we price it honestly and buy the house as it sits.

Q: Is Preferred Home Buyer legitimate?

Fair question. We are BBB A+ accredited, we have been buying houses in Northwest Indiana since 2011, and our office is at 8021 Cleveland Pl in Merrillville, ten minutes from Hobart. Look us up before you call; we encourage it.

Sell your house fast in Hobart for a fair cash offer. No showings. 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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Hobart is the Brickie city: a town that spent a century making the bricks that built the Region, and it shows in the sturdy old neighborhoods around Lake George and downtown. Plenty of those houses have been in the same family for generations, and when it comes time to sell one, the traditional route does not always fit. We buy houses in Hobart, Indiana for cash, in any condition, and we have been doing it since 2011. If you need to sell your house fast in Hobart, Preferred Home Buyer can hand you a fair cash offer within days. We are BBB A+ rated and based just west of you in Merrillville.

Call (219) 348-8098 or fill out our short offer form. Free, private, no obligation.

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A Brick Town With Every Kind of House

Hobart’s housing tells the town’s whole story. Close to downtown and Lake George you will find the old stock: century-old brick homes and lakeside cottages from the days when the brickyards were running, full of character and, often, full of century-old plumbing, wiring, and foundations to match. Farther out, the story changes decade by decade: post-war ranches, 1970s and 80s subdivisions, and newer construction heading south toward US 30. The Southlake Mall corridor sits right at Hobart’s doorstep, where US 30 meets I-65. Go southeast toward Ainsworth and the lots get bigger, the pace gets slower, and some properties come with acreage, outbuildings, and wells.

We buy all of it. The lake cottage that needs everything, the ranch that has not been updated since it was built, and the Ainsworth property that is more project than house. Condition changes our number, never our answer.

How it works

We Make Selling Your House on Your Timeline Easy

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

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.

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.

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.

Why Sell My House Fast in Hobart to a Local Buyer

We price Hobart like locals, not like a spreadsheet. A cottage a block off Lake George, a ranch near Hobart High, and an Ainsworth property on acreage are three different markets, and our offers come from recent sales in each neighborhood.
Old houses do not scare us; they are our specialty. Hobart’s brick-era homes are beautiful and expensive to modernize. Knob-and-tube wiring, stone foundations, and slate roofs are all things we have bought before and renovated ourselves.
Certainty instead of contingencies. Financed buyers need appraisals and inspections to cooperate. Cash needs neither, which is why our closings happen on the date we write down.
A local company you can check out. Preferred Home Buyer, 8021 Cleveland Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410, ten minutes down US 30. Buying since 2011, BBB A+ rated.

We Buy in Every Part of Hobart

The downtown blocks and Lake George waterfront, where the town began when George Earle dammed Deep River in the 1840s
Established neighborhoods around Hobart High School and the Brickie Bowl
The north side along Route 51 toward New Chicago and Lake Station
The US 30 and Southlake corridor on the city’s south end, near the mall and the newer subdivisions
Ainsworth and the rural southeast, including properties with acreage, barns, and wells
Homes near Deep River County Park and the Old Lincoln Highway

City services and information: official City of Hobart website.

Hobart Situations We Help With

Inherited and estate homes. Hobart has deep family roots, and many of the houses we buy here come through estates. We buy inherited houses at any stage of probate, contents and all, and probate for Lake County runs ten minutes away in Crown Point.
Foreclosure. If you are behind on payments, selling for cash before the sheriff’s sale can protect your equity and your credit. Our foreclosure page explains the Indiana timeline and your options.
Houses that need everything. Century-old wiring, wet basements, roofs past their prime: we buy houses as-is and take on the work ourselves.
Tired landlords. Own a rental in Hobart that has become a part-time job? We buy tenant-occupied properties with the lease in place.
Downsizing, divorce, and sudden moves. A guaranteed closing date makes a hard season simpler.

Not sure your situation fits? Call (219) 348-8098 and just ask.

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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.

    
 
 
         
   William Stocker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Michele Dalessandro 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This process was so easy with Prefered Home Buyer! They were extremely professional. The whole process took about 2 weeks. It was truly seamless.
  
 
        
   Tan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Ed Kubiszak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Carol Mendiola 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Dan Calhoun 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Dave Mochel 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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.
  
 
        
   Michael Bartoszak 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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FAQ

Hobart Seller FAQ

How fast can you close on my Hobart house?

As little as 3–5 business days* after you accept our offer, through a local title company. If you need longer to make arrangements, you pick the date and it holds.

My house near downtown is over 100 years old and needs major work. Do you actually want it?

Yes, we really do. Hobart’s brick-era homes are exactly the kind of project we take on. Original wiring, plaster repairs, foundation work: we price it honestly and buy the house as it sits.

Do you buy houses on Lake George?

Yes. Lakefront and near-lake properties, in any condition, including older cottages that need full renovations. Waterfront homes are their own market, and we price them that way.

We inherited my parents' house in Hobart and the family is spread across three states. Can you work with that?

All the time. Out-of-state heirs are routine: walkthrough access gets arranged locally, documents get signed remotely, and the title company wires everyone’s proceeds. Probate runs through Crown Point, and we coordinate with your attorney.

My Ainsworth property has acreage and outbuildings. Is that a problem?

No, we buy rural and semi-rural properties too, including homes with barns, wells, and septic systems. Extra land is part of the value, not an obstacle.

Will you buy my Hobart rental with tenants still in it?

Yes. The lease, the deposits, and the tenant relationship transfer to us at closing. You do not need to wait out the lease or evict anyone to sell.

What does the process cost me?

Nothing. No commissions, no fees, free walkthrough, free cash offer, and we pay all closing costs. If you decline the offer, you owe us nothing.

Is Preferred Home Buyer legitimate?

Fair question. We are BBB A+ rated, we have been buying houses in Northwest Indiana since 2011, and our office is at 8021 Cleveland Pl in Merrillville, ten minutes from Hobart. Look us up before you call; we encourage it.

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Get Your Cash Offer for Your Hobart House

From the lake to the mall corridor to the quiet roads of Ainsworth, we make selling simple: one call, one visit, one fair offer, and a closing date you control.

Call Preferred Home Buyer at (219) 348-8098 or fill out the offer form now. Buying houses in Hobart and across Northwest Indiana since 2011. BBB A+ rated.

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We also buy houses in Merrillville, Gary, and throughout the Region.