De Pere, Wisconsin Homeowners Sold As-Is in 45 Days and Avoided an Estimated $20,000 in Repairs

Easy Home Sale — De Pere, Wisconsin — Closed September 20, 2024

By Geoff LaCrosse, Acquisitions Manager, Easy Home Sale · Last Updated: July 2026

Editorial disclaimer: This case study is shared for educational and informational purposes only. Every property, financial situation, and timeline is different, and the outcome described here should not be read as a guarantee of similar results. Easy Home Sale does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Homeowners weighing a repair-heavy sale, a downsizing move, or a cash offer should consult a qualified attorney, tax professional, or housing counselor before deciding. The sellers’ identities have been withheld at their request, and only general location details are used with permission.

At a Glance

Own a home in De Pere you need to sell? Easy Home Sale buys as-is for cash — no repairs, no commissions, no fees. Get a free offer at easyhomesale.com or call (920) 600-9259.

The house in De Pere had been the sellers’ home for a long time. Now it needed work they could not afford to do. They were empty nesters. The kids had moved on, and what had once fit their life had quietly become more burden than comfort. Deferred maintenance had accumulated into a repair list that put a traditional sale out of reach. 

When a direct mail piece from Easy Home Sale landed in their mailbox, they called.

Why Was Listing With an Agent Not an Option?

The sellers were not looking for a complicated path forward. 

They understood the house needed significant repairs. The kind of structural work that stops a buyer’s lender from approving a loan. Properties with deferred maintenance beyond certain thresholds do not qualify for conventional financing. That narrowed the pool of realistic buyers considerably and would have attached demanding conditions to any offer that came in.

Even if the financing issue could be navigated, the economics of a traditional listing did not hold up. To sell at a price that made sense, the sellers would have needed to spend money getting the property market-ready first. The estimated cost to bring the home to listing condition was $20,000. It was money they did not have.

Stack repair costs, carrying costs through a listing period, and a standard commission on top, and the net number stopped making sense. For context on why lenders balk at homes in poor condition, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s guidance on home appraisals explains how a property’s condition and value directly influence whether a mortgage is approved.

They wanted to downsize and stop carrying the maintenance and financial burden of a house that had outgrown their current needs. They needed a path forward that did not require them to spend money before they sold.

How Did the Sellers Find Easy Home Sale?

The couple had received a direct mail piece from Easy Home Sale. They called. Within an hour, Geoff LaCrosse, Acquisitions Manager at Easy Home Sale, was on the phone with them. That response time is not a small thing. Sellers in a difficult position are often in a narrow window of opportunity. They are ready to act but easy to lose if the first contact feels impersonal or slow. 

Getting a real person on the phone within an hour signals something the rest of the process has to keep delivering: that someone is paying attention. 

You can see how the team structures that process on the Easy Home Sale how-it-works page.

What came out of that conversation with Geoff shaped everything that followed. The sellers were dealing with more than a house in poor condition. They did not know whether they would be able to secure a new place before the closing date. That uncertainty was weighing on them.

Just as much as the property itself.

What Did Easy Home Sale Offer?

The offer was straightforward: cash, as-is, no commissions, no fees, and a timeline built around the sellers’ needs. The property would not need any repairs before closing. There would be no inspection contingencies tied to lender requirements, no back-and-forth over condition credits, no price reductions because a financed buyer’s lender flagged the roof or the mechanicals.

The flexibility gave the sellers room to find their next place without a hard deadline that would force a rushed decision. That addressed the first layer of concern. But when it became clear that the cost of the move itself was a barrier, the Easy Home Sale team went further. They paid for the movers and covered the first month’s rent and security deposit at the sellers’ new home.

Those are not standard terms. The team identified what the sellers actually needed to get to a clean close and made it happen.

Thinking about selling a home in De Pere or nearby? Call Michael Boyea’s team for a no-obligation cash offer at easyhomesale.com/contact or (920) 600-9259.

How Did the Deal Close, and What Happened Afterward?

The closing took place on September 20, 2024 — 45 days from first contact to done. 

The property sold for $128,000. The sellers walked away from an estimated $20,000 in repairs they would have needed to fund out of pocket for a traditional listing. They paid no commissions, no fees, and no closing costs. They moved into their new home.

At the end of the process, one of the sellers hugged Geoff LaCrosse.

“Geoff and Mike were fantastic to work with. They made selling our house easy and a great experience. They even paid for movers to move to our new place.”

— De Pere homeowner, Easy Home Sale client

The “Mike” the seller referenced is Michael Boyea, CEO and Founder of Easy Home Sale, who was involved alongside Geoff LaCrosseGeoff, the Acquisitions Manager, throughout the deal. Boyea reflected on the transaction simply: he described feeling blessed and humbled to have helped. 

How Does This Compare to a Traditional Listing?

Home values and time on the market in the region help explain why a fast, as-is sale can matter so much. According to Redfin’s De Pere, WI housing market data, homes in the area typically take over a month to sell once listed — and that’s before repairs, showings, and financing timelines are even factored in. It can be a long and difficult process at the best of times. 

Note: Traditional listing figures are market estimates. Commission percentages, timelines, and carrying costs will vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my house if it needs major repairs?

Yes. Easy Home Sale buys properties as-is, regardless of condition. You do not need to make repairs, hire contractors, or spend money preparing the house before receiving an offer. The condition of the property does not prevent you from getting a cash offer or closing the sale.

What if I am not sure where I will move before the closing date?

Timeline flexibility can be built into the offer terms. If you need additional time to find and secure your next home before closing, that can be structured into the deal. The goal is an arrangement that works for your situation, not just the numbers on paper.

Will I pay any commissions or fees when I sell to Easy Home Sale?

No. Cash buyers like Easy Home Sale operate outside the traditional commission structure. There are no listing fees, no buyer’s agent commissions, and no closing costs passed to the seller. The offer you receive is what you net.

How does Easy Home Sale determine what to offer for a property?

Offers are based on the property’s current condition, location, and local market conditions. Easy Home Sale can typically provide a no-obligation offer within hours of an initial call. There is no cost and no commitment to find out where things stand.

What does selling for cash actually mean for the process?

A cash sale means the buyer does not use a mortgage. Without a lender involved, the transaction does not depend on appraisals, financing approvals, or loan-related condition requirements. That removes the most common reasons traditional deals fall apart and typically makes the process faster and more predictable for the seller.

Thinking About Selling Your Home in De Pere or the Surrounding Area?

If you own a home in De Pere, Wisconsin, or nearby and are considering a sale — whether the property needs significant work, you want to close on a faster timeline, or you want to avoid the uncertainty that comes with a traditional listing — Easy Home Sale can give you a cash offer.

Properties bought as-is, in any condition, with no obligation. No commissions, no fees, no repairs required. 

Call (920) 600-9259 or request your offer at easyhomesale.com/contact — Geoff LaCrosse, Acquisitions Manager, Easy Home Sale.

Sources

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, “My appraisal.” Accessed July 8, 2026. https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/my-appraisal-is-less-than-the-sale-price 
• Redfin, “De Pere, WI Housing Market.” Accessed July 8, 2026. https://www.redfin.com/city/5060/WI/De-Pere/housing-market

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