If You’re Thinking About Selling Your Oshkosh House, Start Here
I’m Carter Crowley. My dad Bryan and I started CB Home Solutions back in 2015, right here in Oshkosh. This is our hometown — where we grew up, where we live, and where we’ve done more deals than anywhere else in the state.
In the past year alone, we’ve bought 14 homes across Oshkosh — from older homes on the south side near Oregon Street, to properties along Michigan Street, to places out by County Road Y. We know this housing market because we work in it every single week.
If you’ve been searching for a cash home buyer near you in Oshkosh, we’re about as local as it gets — our office is on West New York Ave and we’ve lived here our whole lives. Most of the homes we buy here were built between the 1920s and 1960s, and they come with the issues you’d expect: foundation settling from Winnebago County’s clay soils, galvanized plumbing that’s rusting from the inside out, knob-and-tube wiring, and roofs that are well past their lifespan. If that sounds like your house, you’re not alone — and we won’t ask you to fix a single thing before we make an offer.
I want to be upfront with something from the start: if your home is in decent shape and you’re not in a hurry, listing with an agent will usually net you more money. A cash sale to an investor like us makes the most sense when the house needs significant work, when you need to move quickly, or when you just want to be done without the months of showings and negotiations. If you’re not sure which route is better for your situation, call us anyway — because I am a licensed Real Estate Agent In Wisconsin (License #81027-94), I can walk you through both options honestly.
Watch Carter explain our cash home buying process.
How Selling To Us Works
Step 1: Tell Us About Your Property
Fill out the form at the top of this page or call us at (920) 215-4201. We’ll ask a few basic questions — where the house is, what shape it’s in, and what your timeline looks like. Takes about five minutes. No pressure, no obligation.
Step 2: We Walk the Property Together
We schedule a time to see the house in person. Since we’re based right here in Oshkosh, we can usually get there within a day or two. We look at the structure, the mechanicals, and what work it needs. We’re not there to judge — we’ve walked through houses with caved-in foundations, houses packed floor to ceiling, houses with cat damage in every room. We’re just figuring out what the property is worth and what it’ll cost us to renovate.
Step 3: You Get a Written Cash Offer
Most of the time we put together an offer the same day we walk the property. It’s a written number — no “let me check with my partner” or “I’ll get back to you next week.” We also walk you through what the home might sell for on the open market so you can compare. We want you to feel confident you’re making the right decision, whether that’s selling to us or not.
Step 4: You Pick the Closing Date
Accept the offer and you choose when we close. Need two weeks? We can do that. Need 60 days to find your next place? No problem. We handle the title work through a local title company, we cover the closing costs, and you show up, sign, and leave with a check. You can leave behind anything you don’t want — we’ll handle the cleanout.
Recent Oshkosh Homes We’ve Purchased
We don’t just say we buy houses in Oshkosh — here are some recent examples from this past year.
819 Otter Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54901
Scott’s Seller Story
The Situation
Scott had owned his home on Otter Ave for over 15 years. His kids had moved out and he no longer needed all that space. He was ready to downsize into an apartment.
The Challenge
Over the years, the home had accumulated significant deferred maintenance — the kind of repairs that pile up when life gets busy. Scott didn’t have the time or energy to fix the place up, and he knew listing with a realtor would mean months of prep work, showings, and negotiations before he could move on.
Our Solution
We walked the property and gave Scott a written cash offer the same day. No waiting, no back-and-forth.
The Result
Scott accepted and we closed 30 days later. He left behind the items he didn’t want to take with him, and the transition into his new apartment was straightforward — no contractors, no staging, no open houses.
Seller Review
“Carter from CB Solutions was wonderful, very helpful thru all the different steps and I was given a very decent offer for my house. Easy, fast, and fair process would recommend to anyone.” — Scott Carpenter, Oshkosh homeowner
1711 Michigan St. Oshkosh, WI 54902
Alex’s Seller Story
The Situation
Alex owned a house on Michigan Street that had serious structural problems. He wanted to sell quickly and move on without dealing with a lengthy repair or listing process.
The Challenge
The foundation had caved in, the roof was leaking, and the home needed significant structural work that would have cost tens of thousands of dollars. This wasn’t a house that would qualify for traditional financing — no buyer getting a conventional mortgage could purchase it.
Our Solution
We evaluated the property, factored in the full scope of structural repairs, and made Alex a cash offer based on what the home was worth in its current condition.
The Result
Alex accepted and we closed on his timeline. He walked away with cash and didn’t have to deal with any of the repairs. The house is now being fully renovated and will eventually be a solid home for a new family.
801 Randal Pl. Oshkosh, WI 54901
Kim’s Seller Story
The Situation
Kim and her family had lived in their home on Randal Place for over two decades. As they got older, the house became more than they needed — and more than they wanted to maintain. Health issues made it clear it was time to downsize into something more manageable.
The Challenge
After 20+ years, the home needed updates and maintenance that Kim didn’t have the energy or desire to tackle. Preparing the house for a traditional listing — repairs, cleaning, staging, showings — wasn’t realistic given their situation. They needed a simple path forward.
Our Solution
We walked the property, talked through their timeline, and made a fair cash offer. No repairs, no showings, no strangers walking through their home.
The Result
Kim and her family closed on their schedule and moved into a living situation that better fit their needs. They were able to leave behind what they didn’t want to take, and the transition was smooth from start to finish.
Seller Review
“We had an absolutely smooth transaction from beginning to end. Carter and his crew were delightful to work with. Working with them allowed us to make quick changes in our living arrangements as were needed with aging and health issues. We love what they did to the house in the way of updating and making it a home for someone else to enjoy.” — Kim Bahr, Oshkosh homeowner
1100 Heritage Trl. Oshkosh, WI — Before & After
The owners of this home were relocating to Arizona and didn’t want to spend months prepping the house for market, scheduling repairs, and waiting on a realtor to find a buyer. They wanted something quick and easy — so we made them a cash offer and closed on their timeline.
This is what we do — buy homes as-is, renovate them, and put them back on the market as move-in ready homes for new families.
More Oshkosh Homes We’ve Purchased Recently
- 110 W 17th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901 — Owned 30+ years and had a strong cigarette smell. Overgrown landscaping and rough interior that needed a full remodel. Owner was ready to move on.
- 1513 Knapp St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 — House had been lived in for many years and was full of stuff. Original owner moving into a 55+ apartment and needed to sell quickly without clearing out the home first.
- 1018 Arthur Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901 — Inherited property with the upstairs gutted to the studs. Out-of-state heir who couldn’t manage a renovation from a distance.
- 1122 Tyler Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902 — Shifting foundation and leaking roof. Owner had already moved out and wanted to be done with it.
Every one of these homes was purchased as-is with no repairs, no cleaning, and no agent commissions. If your Oshkosh home is in a similar situation, request your cash offer here.
What Homeowners Are Saying
We have 85+ Google reviews with a 4.8-star average on our Oshkosh Google Business Profile. Here are two from homeowners we’ve worked with recently.
“Carter was God sent to me during a time I had lost my Mother and then a month later found her boyfriend of 36 years deceased. Carter understood my family pain as we were faced with the challenge of selling our mom’s house. Carter was there to assist us every step of the way and was a man of his word, making it a smooth transition for us.” — Freeman Townsend, Oshkosh homeowner
“Carter was excellent to work with. Very professional, as well as friendly. He followed through on everything throughout the whole process, yet didn’t pressure me in any way. We received a very fair offer and closed when we wanted to close. We had some squatters in the residence and he dealt with them in a professional manner while continuing to follow through on his promises. This was my first time dealing with a cash offer and it was seamless. Can’t wait to see the progress on the flip. Would highly recommend using CB Solutions.” — Roxanne Scheel, Oshkosh homeowner
Situations Where a Cash Sale Makes Sense
A cash offer isn’t the right fit for every homeowner. But based on the 230+ homes we’ve purchased across Wisconsin since 2015, here are the situations where selling to us tends to make the most sense:
Your Home Needs Major Repairs
Foundation work, roof replacement, mold remediation, fire or storm damage — these are expensive fixes that eat into what you’d net from a traditional sale. If your house has structural issues, most conventional buyers can’t even get financing for it. We buy these homes regularly.
Behind On Payments / Facing Foreclosure
If you’re getting notices from your lender, time matters. We can close fast enough to help you avoid a foreclosure on your record, which can affect your credit for years.
Hoarding Situations
We’ve walked into homes packed to the ceiling. No judgment — we handle the cleanout after closing so you don’t have to.
Inherited A Property You Don’t Want
We’ve helped dozens of families in Oshkosh settle estates. Whether it’s a house you inherited from a parent that’s full of belongings, or a property that’s been sitting vacant — we can handle it. Many of our Oshkosh deals this year were inherited homes.
Rental Property That’s Become A Headache
Bad tenants, deferred maintenance, or you just don’t want to be a landlord anymore? We buy rental properties with tenants still in place.
Downsizing / Moving Into Assisted Living
Several of the homes we’ve purchased in Oshkosh this year came from homeowners who were ready to move into a smaller place or a 55+ apartment. The last thing you need during that transition is a months-long listing process.
Neighborhoods We Buy In Across Oshkosh
We’ve purchased homes in nearly every part of Oshkosh over the past decade. Here’s what we typically see in different parts of the city:
South Oshkosh (Oregon St, Ohio St, Georgia St area)
Lots of older homes from the 1920s–1940s. Smaller lots, many with detached garages. Common issues are foundation settling, outdated electrical, and deferred exterior maintenance. We bought a condo on Georgia Street this year from an owner who was moving into a 55+ apartment.
Central/Downtown (Michigan St, Otter Ave, Burdick St area)
A mix of older single-family homes and some multi-family properties near the UW-Oshkosh campus. Some of these have been rental properties for years and show the wear. We purchased homes on both Otter Ave and Michigan Street this year — one was a downsizer and the other had a caved-in foundation.
North Side (Knapp St, Arthur Ave, Rahr Ave area)
Post-war homes, many built in the 1950s–1960s. These tend to have larger footprints but often need updating — old roofing, original windows, dated kitchens and bathrooms. We bought three homes in this area this year, including a hoarding situation on Knapp Street.
West/Rural Oshkosh (County Road Y, Heritage Trail area)
Larger lots, some with acreage. We purchased an inherited home on County Road Y where the previous owner had started multiple renovation projects but never finished them, plus a property on Heritage Trail from owners relocating to Arizona.
We buy in all Oshkosh zip codes — 54901, 54902, 54904 — and throughout the surrounding communities.
Meet Carter and Bryan Crowley
Owners Of CB Home Solutions
We’re a father-and-son team, born and raised in Oshkosh. I (Carter) handle the acquisitions and hold an active Wisconsin real estate license through Realty One Group Haven (License #81027-94 — you can verify our BBB accreditation or look up my license on the state commission website). My dad Bryan manages the construction side — once we purchase a home, he oversees the renovation with our crew of local contractors.
Between the two of us, we’ve been involved in over 300 real estate transactions since 2015. We’re not a franchise or a call center — when you reach out to CB Home Solutions, you’re talking to us directly. We live here, we work here, and our reputation in this community matters to us.
Even if we’re not the right buyer for your property, our consultative approach means we’ll help you understand your options. Learn more about our team and approach.
Ready to See What Your Home Is Worth?
Here’s what happens next: fill out the short form at the top of this page, or call us directly at (920) 215-4201. We’ll ask a few questions about your property, schedule a walkthrough at a time that works for you, and have a written cash offer ready — usually the same day we see the home.
There’s no obligation and no pressure. If our offer works for you, great — you pick the closing date and we handle the rest. If it doesn’t, no hard feelings. We want every deal to be a win for both sides.
Or call us directly: (920) 215-4201
Common Questions from Oshkosh Homeowners
How fast can you close on a house in Oshkosh?
We can close in as little as 7 days, though most Oshkosh transactions close in 14–30 days. The timeline depends on your situation — if you need more time to find your next place, we’re flexible. You pick the closing date. We work with local title companies including Gowey Title and Town N Country Title, and because they know our process, closings move quickly once we have an accepted offer.
How do you determine your cash offer on an Oshkosh home?
We base our offer on what the home would be worth fully renovated, minus the cost of repairs and our selling costs. We know the Oshkosh market well — we’ve bought 14 homes here in the past year alone — so we can estimate repair costs accurately using local contractors we’ve worked with for years. We want every deal to be a win for both sides, so we aim to make you the best offer we can while still making the project work for us. Carter holds an active real estate license and can walk you through comparable sales in your neighborhood so you can see how we arrived at the number.
What types of houses do you buy in Oshkosh?
We buy single-family homes, condos, duplexes, and multi-family properties in any condition in Oshkosh. This year alone we’ve purchased homes with caved-in foundations, hoarding situations, properties with significant deferred maintenance, inherited homes, and houses where the owners simply wanted a fast, hassle-free sale. If the house has a roof and four walls, we’ll take a look — and even if it doesn’t, give us a call anyway.
Should I sell to a cash buyer or list with a realtor in Oshkosh?
It depends on your home’s condition and your timeline. If your house is in good shape and you can wait 2–4 months, listing with an agent will typically net you more money — and because Carter is a licensed agent, we can actually help you explore that option too. A cash sale makes more sense when the home needs significant repairs, when you’re dealing with a time-sensitive situation like foreclosure or an estate settlement, or when you simply don’t want to deal with the showings, negotiations, and uncertainty of a traditional listing. We’re happy to walk you through both options so you can make the best decision for your situation.
More Resources for Oshkosh Homeowners
We’ve written in-depth guides on topics Oshkosh homeowners ask us about regularly. For even more articles go to our Seller Resources page.
- Can a House Be Sold While in Probate in Oshkosh?
- Understanding the Costs of Selling Real Estate in Oshkosh
- Tax Consequences When Selling a House Inherited in Oshkosh
- What a Stagnant Listing Really Costs You in Oshkosh
- A Guide to the Costs of Selling a Home in Wisconsin
- We Buy Fixer-Upper Houses in Wisconsin
We also buy homes in Omro, Winneconne, and other communities across Winnebago County — see our Winnebago County Communities page. Have a house somewhere else in Wisconsin? Check out our pages for Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Appleton, and Fond du Lac for more details on those markets.