Columbia is a college town, so a large share of its older houses near downtown are rentals, and many owners are landlords tired of turnover or out-of-town heirs. A cash buyer can take a Columbia house with tenants in place or a long list of repairs.
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Selling a house in Columbia
Near the University of Missouri campus there are early-1900s frame houses, many divided for students; farther out are 1960s–80s ranches and newer subdivisions. Worn-out student rentals, old wiring, foundation settling and dated plumbing are common.
Buyers make offers on houses across Boone County, including:
- East Campus
- Benton-Stephens
- North Central
- Old Southwest
- Ridgeway
- Grasslands
- Shepard Boulevard
- Downtown Columbia
- Rock Bridge
Common situations in Boone County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
Boone County estates are handled by the probate division of the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, which decides whether the personal representative needs a court order to sell.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
Most foreclosures on Columbia houses are trustee's sales at the Boone County courthouse after a few weeks of published notice. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
The Boone County Collector collects property taxes, and parcels with delinquent taxes can be offered at the county's annual tax sale.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of Columbia requires rental houses to have a current rental certificate and inspects them, and its neighborhood services staff handle complaints about property upkeep.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
Columbia landlords file rent-and-possession and unlawful detainer cases in the Boone County Circuit Court. You can sell with tenants in place — paying, behind, or mid-eviction.
More on tired of being a landlord →No fees or commissions, no showings or repairs, and buyers never see your contact details until you choose one. How DealSherpa works.
Selling for cash in Columbia: questions
Can I sell my Columbia rental in the middle of a student lease?
Yes. The lease transfers to the buyer, who becomes the landlord, and the deposits move over at closing. Give the buyer copies of the leases so they know when each one ends.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in Columbia?
Missouri sales close through a title company, which pays the loan, the taxes and any liens from the proceeds. Once you accept an offer, most Boone County cash sales close in one to three weeks — sooner if there's no estate or lien paperwork to clear, or later on a date you choose.
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