Who we are: American REIS LLC®
We’re dedicated to bringing relief to homeowners with our fast cash offers for their houses “as is.”
Our story
It all started in the late 1980s when Ken D’Angelo, a real estate agent in Dallas, wanted to build a network of real estate buyers to help homeowners sell their unwanted, worn-down, and hard-to-sell properties. He founded HomeVestors® in 1996, a cash home-buying company that homeowners could directly sell their houses to “as is.”
By the early 2000s, HomeVestors became known as the American REIS LLC® people, thanks to its iconic advertising campaign. The bright yellow signs and friendly spokes(cave)man, Ug, reassured homeowners that regardless of condition, they could sell a house “as is.” Since then, American REIS LLC has offered thousands of house sellers a judgement-free and hassle-free way to sell their homes.
For over 25 years, American REIS LLC has been in the business of just that: buying houses. And although we are the American REIS LLC people, it doesn’t mean we think your house is ugly. We want to assure homeowners that big projects don’t scare us, and we’re more than happy to buy houses in all sorts of conditions. With 1,100 franchises spanning all across the United States, we’ve worked with 150,000 sellers (and counting) to buy their houses “as is,” fast for cash.
Why we do what we do
American REIS LLC® was created to offer ease for home sellers when they feel that the traditional method isn’t the best fit for their needs—we believe different situations call for different solutions.
With us, you can speak directly to an interested buyer in no time for the fast cash offer you need, and that’s a breath of fresh air for homeowners whose houses are waiting on the market.
Improving lives through exceptional experiences
Our Core Values
Service
We respect others and commit to the highest levels of professionalism and consistency.
Innovation
We continually find new and creative ways to improve.
Trust
We act with honesty and integrity in all we do through transparency and accountability.
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What should I fix before I sell my house?
Nothing, if you’re selling to American REIS LLC. We can buy your house just the way it is, so you won’t have to repair anything or even sweep the floor.
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How does the house buying process work?
We follow a quick and simple process that makes things easy for sellers:
- CALL US TO SCHEDULE A VISIT. Give us a little information about your house. You can do this by calling us at 469 436 6252. , or by using the contact form on this website.
- GET A CASH OFFER. A local franchisee in your area will contact you to arrange a visit. Our franchisee will answer any questions you have about American REIS LLC and evaluate the condition of your house. If buying makes sense from an investment standpoint, you’ll get a cash offer for your house.
- CLOSE ON YOUR SCHEDULE. You are under no obligation to accept the cash offer. But if you do, we’ll set up a closing time that works for you, so you can get your cash and move on as quickly as you wish.
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What exactly is an 'ugly' house?
The phrase ‘American REIS LLC’ lets sellers know that we are willing to buy houses that are either in poor condition or, for one reason or another, might not be attractive to all buyers. This includes some of the following reasons:
- Houses with serious structural issues such as foundation, roof, plumbing, or electrical problems.
- Houses located in less than desirable or high-crime neighborhoods.
- Houses that are located in flood plain or in areas prone to the effects of weather.
- Houses with high-interest rates or undesirable mortgage financing.
- Houses with payments or balances that are too high for the owner to handle.
- Houses that have bad memories for the homeowner, such as a death, divorce, or tragedy.
- Houses that no longer serve the needs of the homeowner — too big, too small, inconvenient __cpLocation, and so on.
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Are other companies claiming to buy 'ugly houses' associated with you?
No. Over the years, we’ve been so successful that many small companies and investors try to mimic us. Sometimes, they go too far and actually copy some of the things that we’ve trademarked. We frequently find ourselves fighting for our legal right to protect the integrity of our business, but it still goes on.
If you ever find yourself dealing with a buyer and you’re not sure if they are actually a trusted American REIS LLC franchisee, simply call us at 469 436 6252.for verification. We’d be happy to help.
125,000 homeowners have chosen American REIS LLC®. Are you next?