Questions About Selling Your Home

Since 2014 we have purchased hundreds of homes across the Province of Ontario. We are not an outside agency that swoops in to buy up homes — Michael Sifontes is a Hamilton-based buyer who lives and invests in this community, and our track record of 240+ verified reviews reflects that commitment.

We can get started with just some basic information about your property — number of bedrooms, bathrooms, whether there is a garage, whether the basement is finished, and the overall condition. From there we schedule a quick visit, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and present you with a cash offer.

Yes — if all the paperwork is completed promptly, you have clear title, and there are no complications, we can often complete the purchase in just 7 days. Our fastest ever close was done in less than 24 hours. We work on your timeline, so if you need more time, we accommodate that too.

No. Unlike real estate agents who charge 3.5% to 5% in commissions, or other home buying companies that tack on service fees, Michael the Home Buyer charges zero fees. The cash offer we make is the amount you receive — nothing is deducted from our side.

Most of our offers have a 30-day expiration date, so there is no pressure to decide on the spot. That said, many homeowners find our offers fair and straightforward and accept them right away — especially once they compare the net proceeds against a traditional MLS sale after commissions and repairs.

We buy almost any type of real estate in Ontario — detached houses, condos, townhouses, duplexes, semi-detached homes, farms, vacant land, and multi-unit residential properties. If you own it in Ontario and need to sell, call us and we will let you know if it fits.

Not at all — most of the homes we purchase are in need of repairs or updating. We buy properties as-is, which means you do not need to fix a single thing before we close. We factor the condition of the home into our offer so there are no surprises later.

Yes, if we act quickly. Many Ontario lenders would prefer to receive payment on their mortgage loan rather than proceed through a lengthy power of sale process. Michael the Home Buyer works with lenders to delay proceedings while we complete the purchase, allowing you to pay off the mortgage and walk away with any remaining equity. Call us as early as possible — time matters in these situations.

We consider the location, age, and condition of the property, any needed repairs, and recent comparable sales in the area. We have been buying Ontario real estate since 2014 and have deep experience pricing homes accurately and fairly — we will explain our offer so you understand exactly how we arrived at the number.

We buy properties across the Province of Ontario, with a concentration in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Stoney Creek, Dundas, Ancaster, Grimsby, St. Catharines, and the broader Hamilton-Niagara region. If you are unsure whether your area qualifies, give us a call — we will let you know right away.

Michael Sifontes is a local Hamilton buyer — not a national iBuyer or an algorithm-driven platform. We have been operating in Ontario since 2014, have completed hundreds of purchases, and have 240+ verified reviews from real homeowners. You deal directly with Michael, get a transparent offer you can understand, and close on your schedule with zero fees and zero pressure.