Questions? Answers.

Bisonkey is a free service that connects homeowners in Montana and Washington with vetted, independent local investor-buyers who make cash offers on homes. We are not a real estate broker or agent, and we do not represent buyers or sellers. We simply match you with one trusted local buyer in your market who may make you a cash offer.

Nothing. Bisonkey is free for homeowners. There are no fees, no commission, and no obligation. You can get an offer and walk away at no cost.

Most "we buy houses" sites are a single investor — often out of state — running identical pages for every city. Bisonkey is a marketplace that works with one vetted local investor-buyer per market, someone who actually knows your area's neighborhoods and home values. You get matched to a real local buyer, not a national call center.

Cash investor offers typically run about 70-85% of a home's after-repair market value, with repair costs subtracted. The exact figure depends on your home's condition, location, and how quickly you want to close. You trade some price for speed, certainty, and paying no fees, commission, or repair costs. You're always free to compare the offer against what a traditional sale would net you.

A cash sale can close in as little as 7 days, though 14-21 days is more typical. The pace is set mainly by the title company's work and any property-specific factors, not by the buyer. You can also choose a later closing date if you need more time to move.

No. Investor-buyers in our network purchase homes as-is, including properties with deferred maintenance, damage, or that are full of belongings. You can leave behind anything you don't want.

There is no commission and no Bisonkey fee. The investor-buyer typically covers standard closing costs. In Washington, the state real estate excise tax (REET) still applies to any sale and is calculated at closing.

Common situations include inherited property, relocating on a deadline, falling behind on mortgage payments (pre-foreclosure), tired landlords with rentals or tenants, vacation-rental owners exiting, vacant or unwanted houses, divorce, and homes that need major repairs.

Yes. Many investor-buyers specifically want tenant-occupied rental properties. You can often sell with the tenant in place rather than waiting for a lease to end.

Often yes. Once a personal representative has authority, an inherited home can frequently be sold during the probate process. Investor-buyers experienced with probate can work on a timeline that fits the court process. Probate rules and timelines differ between Montana and Washington.

None. Requesting an offer is free and carries no obligation. You can accept it, counter it, or decline and walk away. There is no pressure.

In Montana: Kalispell, Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Butte, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Lakeside, Polson, Ronan, Libby, and Eureka. In central Washington: Ellensburg, Yakima, Wenatchee, Cle Elum, and Moses Lake. We are expanding to additional markets over time.

No. Bisonkey is a connection and marketing service, not a licensed real estate brokerage, and does not act as your agent or represent you in a transaction. Any sale is between you and the independent investor-buyer, handled through a licensed local title or escrow company. We recommend you seek your own legal, tax, or financial advice before selling.