Michigan & Indiana homeowners
We know these two markets — the older pre-war stock around Detroit and Flint, the mill-town neighbourhoods of Lake County, the family homes on Indianapolis’s east side.
A simpler way to sell your house, as‑is.
Every home and every situation is different. Tell us about yours, ask as many questions as you like, and decide what works for you. Sell without real-estate agent commissions — and without fixing anything first.
Prefer to talk? Call (269) 389-9961 — no form needed.
- Founded
- 2018
- Currently serving
- Michigan & Indiana
Tell us about the property
Takes about a minute. We’ll follow up to talk through the details.
Why owners get in touch
A direct sale usually starts with a situation, not a strategy.
These are the circumstances homeowners most often describe when they contact us. None of them is unusual, and none of them says anything about you.
- 01 Inherited property A house passed to you or to several family members, often in another city.
- 02 Unwanted rental A property that has stopped being worth the work of owning it.
- 03 Vacant house A property sitting empty, still costing money each month.
- 04 Major repairs Work the house needs before a traditional buyer’s lender would approve it.
- 05 Relocation A move on a schedule that doesn’t match a listing timeline.
- 06 Difficult tenants An occupied property you’d rather not manage through a sale.
- 07 Foreclosure concerns Falling behind, and wanting to understand the options while there is still time.
- 08 Divorce-related decisions A property two people need to resolve, often on a fixed timeline.
- 09 Code or tax complications Violations, liens, or delinquent taxes attached to the property.
- 10 Downsizing More house than you need, and a preference for fewer steps.
How it works
Three steps, and you decide at the end of them.
The same three steps apply whatever the property and whatever the situation. Nothing is decided until you decide it.
Tell us about the property
Address, condition, and what’s prompting the decision. A short form or a conversation — whichever you prefer.
We review the details and talk it through
We look at the property and your circumstances, then walk you through your options and answer whatever you want to ask.
You decide whether it works for you
If the path we describe fits, we move forward. If it doesn’t, that’s a reasonable outcome and we’ll say so.
Timelines, costs, and the specific terms of a sale vary by property and are confirmed in writing before anything is agreed. We don’t publish figures we can’t stand behind for your particular situation.
Before you call
What to expect when you call.
You’ll have a straightforward conversation about the property, what condition it’s in, and what you need from the sale. We’ll listen first, explain the next step clearly, and give you room to decide what works for you.
- No obligation to go ahead, and no pressure to decide on the call.
- Ask as many questions as you like — most people do.
- If a direct sale isn’t the right fit, we’ll say so.
Choosing a route
A few ways to go about it.
You know your situation better than we do. Here is the short version of each.
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List it publicly
Fits homeowners who want broad exposure to the open market.
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Take an offer from us
Fits homeowners who want an as-is sale and a simpler process.
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Hold on to it for now
Still an option when selling is not yet the right decision.
Whichever way you lean, we are happy to talk it through. Call (269) 389-9961, or ask us a question.
From the learning center
What “selling as‑is” actually means.
It is the phrase homeowners ask us about most, and it is worth being clear about, because it is simpler than it sounds.
You sell it in its current condition
No repairs to arrange, no contractors to chase, no cleaning out the basement first. The house is bought as it stands today, and whatever needs doing afterwards becomes our job rather than yours.
You still say what you know
As-is describes who takes on the repairs — not whether the condition gets discussed. You will still complete the standard seller disclosure paperwork for your state, and we would always rather hear about a problem early than late.
It shows up in the agreement
We put the as-is terms in writing, so the condition you are selling in is on the page rather than in somebody’s memory of a conversation.
Seller disclosure requirements are set by state law and by the terms of your agreement.
About Bayfront
Straight answers, and a real conversation.
Bayfront Home Buyers was founded in 2018 and now works with homeowners across Michigan and Indiana. We know these two housing markets well — the older pre-war stock around Detroit and Flint, the mill-town neighbourhoods of Lake County, the family homes on Indianapolis’s east side.
We would rather explain how something works than talk about ourselves. Ask us anything about the property, the paperwork or the timeline, and you will get a plain answer — whether or not it moves a sale along.
Everything on this site is something we can stand behind. If you want to know how a direct sale would actually work for your house, that is a short conversation and you are welcome to start it.
Areas we serve
Two states we know well.
Michigan and Indiana get lumped together as “the Midwest,” but the houses tell two different stories. Knowing which one your neighbourhood belongs to is most of what makes a conversation useful.
Michigan
MIMichigan is a state of older houses. In several cities more than half the homes were built before the mid-1950s — solid brick and frame houses with plaster walls, original systems and decades of family history in them. Long tenure and recent inheritance are both ordinary reasons a Michigan house comes to a sale.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25035, B25034, B25081), retrieved 2026-08-06.
Indiana
INIndiana reads differently. The population is steady or growing, the housing is newer, and values have climbed well over the past few years. It is an active market — which means a homeowner here generally has more than one workable route, and the question is which route suits the house and the timing.
Sales volume: Indiana Association of REALTORS, 2025 Market Wrap-Up, published January 2026. Values: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, retrieved 2026-08-06.
Figures describe state and city housing markets, not Bayfront’s own activity.
Common questions
Questions homeowners ask us most.
Which areas do you work in?
Michigan and Indiana. We cover cities and counties across both states — if you are not sure whether your property qualifies, call us and ask.
When was Bayfront founded?
Bayfront Home Buyers LLC was founded in 2018.
What happens after I send my property details?
We review what you’ve told us about the property and follow up to talk it through. If we need more information, we’ll ask before describing any option to you.
Do I have to go ahead if I contact you?
No. Getting in touch starts a conversation, not a commitment. Any agreement would be in writing and signed by you.
Are there fees or commissions?
No real-estate agent commissions, and you can sell as-is without making repairs first. Everything is written down for you before you sign anything.
How quickly can a sale close?
Most of the sales we handle aim to close in roughly 30 to 45 days. It depends on the house, the title work and getting access for a look round, and we will keep you posted as the date firms up.
How is an offer calculated?
We review the property details, condition, market information and title considerations, then propose terms. If there is a fit we explain them and answer your questions. The price you receive is the price stated in the agreement you sign.
What kinds of properties do you look at?
Residential property across Michigan and Indiana — houses that need work, inherited and vacant homes, rentals, and ordinary family homes whose owners simply want a straightforward sale. Send us the details and we will let you know quickly.
Does the property need repairs or an inspection first?
Generally not. Properties needing work are a common reason homeowners contact us.
We are not attorneys, accountants, or financial advisers, and nothing here is legal, tax, or financial advice. For decisions involving probate, foreclosure, liens, or taxes, please talk to a licensed professional in your state.
