Own a Home in Marshall County That’s Become a Burden?
Yellowhammer Home Buyers is a licensed cash buying company that actively purchases homes in Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas, and throughout Marshall County. We’ve completed over 200 transactions across North Alabama since 2021, including properties in Marshall County. Our Albertville page covers Albertville and our Guntersville page covers Guntersville; this page is for homeowners in the other Marshall County communities.
We’re Brandon Hardiman (Licensed Agent #000170383-1) and David Barnett (Licensed Broker #000110591-1 and U.S. Army Veteran). We operate out of Huntsville and travel to Marshall County regularly. The drive south on Highway 431 or east on Highway 431/231 puts us in Boaz, Arab, or Grant in under an hour—and we make that trip frequently to evaluate properties, meet sellers, and close deals.
Why this page exists: Marshall County is one of the most geographically diverse counties in North Alabama—from the lake communities around Guntersville (covered on our Guntersville page) to the agricultural areas outside Boaz and Arab to the mountain communities near Grant. Each area has a different housing market with different challenges. A poultry farm property outside Douglas sells very differently than a 1970s ranch in an Arab subdivision. We understand those differences because we buy across all of Marshall County. Learn how as-is cash buying works in Alabama.
📍 Our office: 606 Rison Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801 (30-50 minutes from most Marshall County communities)
📞 Call or text: (256) 795-3014
⏰ Available: 7 days a week, including evenings
What Sets Us Apart From the Postcards in Your Mailbox
If you own a property in Marshall County, you’ve probably received “we buy houses” postcards. Here’s the difference between us and everyone else. Thinking about selling without a realtor? Here’s what to know.
We’re Licensed and Regulated—They’re Usually Not
Brandon holds Alabama Real Estate License #000170383-1 and David holds Broker License #000110591-1, both brokered by Elevate RE LLC and regulated by the Alabama Real Estate Commission. We carry errors and omissions insurance, follow professional ethics standards, and have a legal duty to treat you fairly. The companies mailing postcards to addresses in Boaz and Arab are almost always unlicensed wholesalers looking to tie up your property and flip the contract—not actually buy your home.
We Know the Difference Between Boaz, Arab, and a County Road
Marshall County isn’t one market—it’s a patchwork of very different ones. Boaz has a commercial corridor along Highway 168 and Highway 431 with subdivision homes that hold value reasonably well. Arab sits along Highway 231 with a mix of newer construction and older neighborhoods. Grant and the mountain communities have homes on steep terrain with unique access and utility challenges. Douglas and the agricultural areas south of Boaz feature properties on larger lots, many with poultry houses or outbuildings. We pull sold comps specific to each community—not generic “Marshall County averages.”
Your Offer Is Your Check—Zero Deductions
We cover title company fees, recording fees, transfer taxes, and all closing costs. In smaller Marshall County markets where homes might sell for $80,000-$160,000, a 6% agent commission ($4,800-$9,600) plus months of mortgage payments while waiting for a buyer can wipe out a significant portion of your equity. With us, the number on our offer is the exact check you receive at closing.
We Handle the Complications That Kill Other Deals
Marshall County has a high number of properties with title complications—family land subdivided informally over generations, homes inherited without proper documentation, properties with back payments, and deeds that don’t match current occupancy. We work with local title companies and attorneys to resolve these issues as part of our purchasing process. We’ve closed deals that other buyers walked away from because they couldn’t navigate the paperwork.
Any Property, Any Condition, Any Situation
Storm damage from North Alabama’s severe weather. Fire-damaged properties. Homes with failed septic systems or well water issues. Properties overwhelmed with belongings. Houses sitting vacant with overgrown lots and code violations from Marshall County. Manufactured homes on private land. Raw land or properties with outbuildings. We purchase it all and handle every issue after closing.
Fast When You Need It, Patient When You Don’t
We’ve closed in as few as 7 days when the situation demanded speed. Standard closings run 14-21 days. But if you need 60 or 90 days to find your next place, coordinate a move, or settle an estate—we’ll wait. You choose the closing date and we work backward from it. Every transaction runs on your timeline.
How We Buy Marshall County Homes—Step by Step
Same proven process whether your home is in a Boaz subdivision, on a hillside outside Grant, or on agricultural land near Douglas. We’ve done this over 200 times across North Alabama:
Reach Out
Call or text (256) 795-3014 or submit the form on this page. Tell us about your property and situation—takes about 5 minutes.
We Come to You
We schedule a walkthrough within 24-48 hours. Quick 15-20 minute visit—no cleaning, no staging, no prep needed.
Review Your Cash Offer
Within 24 hours you’ll have a written cash offer showing exactly how we calculated every number. No guessing, no games.
You Pick the Date
Accept the offer and choose your closing date—as fast as 7 days or as far out as 90. We cover every closing cost.
Watch Brandon explain the full process:
A Marshall County Property We Purchased
We buy properties across Marshall County regularly. Here’s an example of the kind of home we purchase and how we approach every transaction:
What a Typical Marshall County Purchase Looks Like
The Typical Situation: A homeowner in Marshall County reaches out because they have a property that’s become more burden than asset. Maybe the home needs $20,000-$40,000 in repairs they can’t afford—a new roof, HVAC replacement, foundation work from Alabama clay soil, or an outdated electrical system. Or they’ve inherited a home from a parent and live hours away. Or they’re behind on payments and need to move quickly before foreclosure. The common thread is always the same: a traditional sale isn’t realistic, and the property is costing them money every month it sits.
The Challenge: Marshall County’s smaller communities—Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas—have limited buyer pools compared to Huntsville or even Albertville. A home needing significant work in these markets can sit on the MLS for 6-12 months without a viable offer. Meanwhile, the seller is paying the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, and watching the home deteriorate further. The math gets worse every month. If you’re behind on payments, the clock is ticking even faster.
Our Approach: We drive to the property, walk it in person, and calculate a cash offer based on actual local comps and real repair costs from our contractor network. We handle any title complications, coordinate with probate courts if needed, and close through a local title company. We typically close in 14-21 days for standard purchases, faster when the situation demands it. The seller walks away with a check—no repairs, no fees, no months of uncertainty.
The Result: The home at left is one we purchased in Marshall County. The seller was able to move forward without the weight of a property they couldn’t sell traditionally. We took on the renovation risk, managed the repairs, and brought the home back to market. That’s the service we provide to homeowners in Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas, and throughout Marshall County every month.
Own a property in Marshall County? Call or text (256) 795-3014 for a no-obligation cash offer. We also buy in Albertville, Guntersville, Huntsville, Decatur, and throughout our service areas.
Marshall County Communities We Serve
Our Albertville page and Guntersville page cover those cities specifically. This page covers the rest of Marshall County—Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas, Union Grove, Asbury, and the surrounding rural areas.
Communities where we actively purchase:
Boaz (35956, 35957)
Boaz is the second-largest city in Marshall County with approximately 10,000 residents, located at the junction of Highway 431 and Highway 168. Known for its outlet shopping district and the annual Boaz Harvest Festival, the city has a stable housing market anchored by retail and manufacturing employment. Housing ranges from 1950s-1970s homes near downtown to 1980s-2000s subdivisions and rural properties outside city limits. Common issues: HVAC systems reaching end-of-life ($8,000-$14,000), roofs at replacement age ($7,000-$16,000), foundation settling from Alabama clay ($10,000-$30,000), and dated kitchens/bathrooms that make homes hard to finance. Boaz has a decent buyer pool for move-in ready homes, but properties needing $25,000+ in work sit for months. We buy Boaz properties in any condition.
Arab (35016)
Arab sits along Highway 231 in the western part of Marshall County, straddling the Marshall-Cullman county line. With a population of approximately 8,500, Arab has grown steadily as a bedroom community for workers commuting to Huntsville, Decatur, and Guntersville. The city sits atop Brindlee Mountain, giving it a different topography than the valley communities. Housing includes 1960s-1980s ranch-style homes, newer subdivisions from the 2000s, and mountain properties on sloped lots. The elevated terrain creates unique challenges: hillside drainage issues ($5,000-$15,000 to correct), retaining wall failures ($8,000-$25,000), and septic systems that perform differently on mountain soil. We purchase Arab properties regardless of terrain challenges or repair needs.
Grant (35747)
Grant is a small town in northwestern Marshall County along Highway 431, with a population around 1,000. The community sits near the Paint Rock River valley and the southern edge of the Tennessee Valley, with a mix of small-town residential properties and rural homes on acreage. Grant’s housing stock is predominantly older—1950s-1970s construction with some manufactured homes in the surrounding area. The buyer pool in Grant is extremely limited; homes needing significant work have almost no traditional market. Many properties use well water and septic systems, and some are on private roads with access challenges. We purchase Grant-area properties regardless of condition, utility setup, or location.
Douglas, Union Grove & Southern Marshall County (35964)
Douglas and Union Grove are small communities in southern Marshall County between Boaz and Albertville, with strong agricultural roots. The area is known for its poultry industry—many properties include chicken houses or are on land formerly used for poultry operations. Properties with existing or former poultry houses present unique challenges: environmental considerations, structures that may need demolition, and land that needs to be evaluated differently than standard residential lots. Housing is a mix of older farmhouses, 1960s-1980s ranch homes, and manufactured housing on private land. We buy these properties including homes with outbuildings, agricultural land, and properties with environmental considerations that scare away other buyers.
Asbury, Swearengin & Rural Marshall County
The unincorporated communities throughout Marshall County—Asbury, Swearengin, Horton, and others—cover a vast rural area between the larger towns. Properties here range from mountain homes with views to valley farmhouses, manufactured homes on private land, and older homes on county roads. These areas have essentially no buyer pool for homes needing work—the only realistic selling options are cash buyers or waiting months (sometimes years) for the right person to come along. We drive to every property we evaluate, even if it means navigating gravel roads or steep driveways. We purchase throughout all of Marshall County regardless of how remote the location.
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Why Selling in These Marshall County Communities Is Uniquely Hard
These aren’t generic Alabama problems. They’re specific to the housing market in Boaz, Arab, Grant, and the surrounding area.
Mountain Terrain and Hillside Foundation Problems:
Much of Marshall County sits on Sand Mountain and Brindlee Mountain, and the terrain creates foundation challenges you won’t find in the valley communities. Homes built on sloped lots experience differential settling—one side of the foundation sinks while the other stays put, cracking walls, jamming doors, and creating structural concerns that terrify traditional buyers. Add in Alabama’s clay soil that expands and contracts with moisture, and you get homes with significant foundation issues at every price point. Repair costs range from $10,000-$35,000 depending on severity, and most conventional buyers won’t even make an offer once they see the inspection report. We buy these homes because we’ve stabilized dozens of foundations and know exactly what the work costs.
Severe Storm Damage and Insurance Nightmares:
Marshall County sits in one of the most active severe weather corridors in the Southeast. The mountain terrain channels storms across Sand Mountain and through the valleys, producing damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes with alarming frequency. Storm-damaged and fire-damaged homes are common here. Many homeowners discover their insurance coverage doesn’t fully cover the repairs—or they’re hit with a deductible so high that the out-of-pocket cost is overwhelming. A roof replacement after hail damage runs $7,000-$18,000, and when combined with siding, gutter, and window repairs, the total can exceed $30,000. We purchase storm-damaged properties as-is.
The Poultry Industry Property Problem:
Marshall County is one of Alabama’s top poultry-producing counties, and that creates a real estate challenge that’s unique to this area. Properties with active or former chicken houses carry odor considerations, environmental concerns, and structures that most residential buyers don’t want. Even homes that were never directly involved in poultry production can be affected if they’re adjacent to active operations—the proximity alone reduces the buyer pool. We evaluate each property on its own merits and buy properties with agricultural structures and land that other buyers avoid entirely.
Manufactured Homes That Can’t Be Financed:
A substantial portion of Marshall County’s housing stock consists of manufactured homes on private land. These properties face a triple financing challenge: many lenders won’t write mortgages on manufactured homes, older units (pre-1976 HUD standards) are virtually unfinanceable, and title complications between the home title and the land deed create additional obstacles. A manufactured home that needs a new roof ($5,000-$10,000), HVAC ($6,000-$12,000), or subfloor repairs ($8,000-$15,000) in a community like Grant or rural Douglas has essentially zero traditional market. We buy manufactured homes on private land throughout Marshall County.
Accumulated Belongings and Overwhelmed Properties:
This is more common than most people admit, especially in rural Marshall County. A homeowner passes away and the heirs discover the property is filled floor-to-ceiling with decades of accumulated belongings. Or an elderly homeowner can no longer maintain their home and it’s become overwhelming. Selling a home packed with belongings through traditional channels is nearly impossible—no agent wants to show it, no buyer wants to deal with the cleanout, and the cost of professional removal ($3,000-$10,000+) adds up fast. We buy these homes as-is and handle the entire cleanout after closing. You don’t touch a thing.
The Math Behind Your Cash Offer—Fully Transparent
Every offer we make follows the same formula. No mystery, no last-minute changes:
[Your Offer] = [ARV] − [Repair Cost] − [Selling Cost] − [Our Profit]
After Repair Value (ARV) — What your home is worth fully renovated
We research actual sold comps from your specific community. A renovated 3-bedroom in a Boaz subdivision sells for a very different price than the same home in rural Grant or on the mountain above Arab. We use MLS sold data from within your area—never Zillow estimates or generic county assessments. Location within Marshall County matters enormously for valuation.
Repair Costs — Based on 200+ actual renovations
Marshall County repair ranges from our contractor network: HVAC replacement ($8,000-$14,000), roof replacement ($7,000-$18,000), foundation stabilization ($10,000-$35,000), electrical rewiring ($3,000-$12,000), plumbing overhaul ($6,000-$15,000), septic replacement ($8,000-$15,000), hillside drainage correction ($5,000-$15,000). Mountain properties may cost more due to access and terrain.
Selling Costs (~10% of ARV) — Agent commissions, closing costs, holding costs
After renovation, we pay agent commissions (6%), buyer’s closing costs (2%), and holding costs during the renovation and marketing period (2%). Smaller Marshall County communities like Grant and Douglas typically take longer to resell than Boaz or Arab, which increases our holding costs and risk.
Our Profit (~20% of ARV) — Covers the risk and capital
This margin accounts for unexpected repair discoveries (Marshall County mountain homes frequently reveal hidden water intrusion and structural issues), extended resale timelines in smaller markets, our capital investment, and business operating costs. We share this number openly because transparency is how we build trust.
Example: 1,350 sq ft home in Boaz needing roof and HVAC:
- ARV (comparable Boaz sales): $155,000
- Repair costs: $22,000 (roof $12k, HVAC $8k, cosmetic $2k)
- Selling costs: $15,500 (10% of ARV)
- Our profit: $31,000 (20% of ARV)
- Your Cash Offer: $86,500
You receive $86,500 cash with zero repairs, zero fees, and close whenever you choose.
Compare to Traditional Sale: If you spent $22,000 on repairs and sold for $155,000 through an agent: repairs -$22,000, agent commission -$9,300 (6%), closing costs -$3,100, holding costs during 4-6 month repair and sale -$3,200. Net to you: ~$117,400.
That’s $30,900 more, but it requires $22,000 cash upfront, months of managing contractors, and the assumption a buyer will appear in your market at full price. For properties in Grant or rural Douglas, that assumption is risky. Our cash offer eliminates every variable and puts money in your hand now.
Who You're Actually Working With
Two licensed professionals. Not a call center. Not a corporate franchise. We personally handle every Marshall County purchase.
Brandon Hardiman
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Alabama License #000170383-1
Brokered by Elevate RE LLC
About Brandon
My engineering background means I look at every property as a collection of systems—foundation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing—and I evaluate each one systematically during our walkthrough. In Marshall County, where mountain terrain creates unique structural stresses and storm damage is common, that technical eye is critical to making fair offers. When I walk through a home in Boaz or Arab, I'm calculating repair costs in real time based on what I see—not guessing. That precision means our offers are grounded in reality, which is why sellers trust the numbers. I personally drive to every property we evaluate in Marshall County.
David Barnett
Licensed Real Estate Broker & U.S. Army Veteran
Alabama License #000110591-1
Brokered by Elevate RE LLC
About David
With over 400 career transactions and a license since 2014, I manage all renovation work after purchase. Marshall County properties present challenges I've learned to anticipate—mountain homes where water intrusion has been silently damaging the subfloor for years, storm-damaged properties where the visible roof damage is just the beginning, and older homes in Boaz where decades of deferred maintenance have compounded into major system failures. My job is to account for all of that in our offer so there are no surprises and no renegotiation after the inspection. What we offer is what we pay.
Why our licenses protect you: We're regulated by the Alabama Real Estate Commission, carry professional insurance, and are legally obligated to treat you fairly. If a traditional sale makes better financial sense for your situation, we'll tell you—and we can help you explore that option. Most "we buy houses" operators sending postcards to Marshall County addresses have no license, no insurance, and no obligation to anyone.
"Professional, fair, and honest from start to finish. They did exactly what they said they would do, closed on time, and made the entire process stress-free. If you need to sell a house fast, call Yellowhammer." —Verified Google Review
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Frequently Asked Questions — Marshall County Communities
Do you actually buy houses in Boaz, Arab, and these smaller towns?
Yes—we actively purchase properties throughout Marshall County, including Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas, Union Grove, and the rural areas in between. We're based in Huntsville (30-50 minutes from most Marshall County communities) and travel to the area regularly. We physically inspect every property before making an offer—no sight-unseen deals, no offers based on photos alone.
How is this different from your Albertville and Guntersville pages?
Our Albertville page covers properties within Albertville, and our Guntersville page covers Guntersville. This page covers every other community in Marshall County—Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas, Union Grove, Asbury, and all the rural areas. If your property is in Albertville or Guntersville, use those pages. For everywhere else in Marshall County, you're in the right place.
My home is on a mountain lot with foundation issues. Will you buy it?
Absolutely. Mountain terrain and hillside foundation problems are one of the most common issues we see in Marshall County—especially in Arab, Grant, and the mountain communities. We've purchased numerous homes with differential settling, cracked foundations, and drainage issues. We factor the stabilization costs ($10,000-$35,000 depending on severity) into our offer and handle all the work after closing. You don't invest a dollar.
My property has a chicken house on it. Is that a problem?
Not for us. Marshall County's poultry industry means many properties include active or former chicken houses, and these can be challenging to sell traditionally. We evaluate properties with agricultural structures on their own merits and purchase them regardless of the presence of outbuildings. If the structures need demolition or the land needs remediation, we handle that as part of our renovation process.
How quickly can you close on a Marshall County property?
We've closed in as few as 7 days when urgency was required. Standard Marshall County purchases close in 14-21 days. If you need more time—for a move, to settle an estate, or for any other reason—we'll close in 60 or 90 days. The timeline is always yours to set.
Do I pay any fees or closing costs?
Zero. Our offer amount is the exact check you walk away with. We pay title company fees, recording fees, transfer taxes, and all closing costs. No agent commissions, no hidden charges, no deductions whatsoever.
Are you licensed to buy homes in Alabama?
Yes. Brandon Hardiman holds Alabama Real Estate License #000170383-1 (agent) and David Barnett holds License #000110591-1 (broker), both brokered by Elevate RE LLC. We're BBB A+ rated with zero complaints, have 50+ verified five-star Google reviews, and are members of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. You can verify our licenses through the Alabama Real Estate Commission.
I inherited a property in Marshall County and live out of state. Can you help?
This is one of the most common situations we handle. If the property needs to go through Marshall County probate, we coordinate with local attorneys and can often make offers before probate fully closes (with court approval). You don't need to visit the property, clean it out, or make any repairs. We handle everything remotely—from the property evaluation to the cleanout to closing. Many of the inherited property sellers we work with never set foot on the property during the entire transaction.
We are reputable home buyers serving Marshall County
- ✅ Licensed Alabama Real Estate Professionals (Agent + Broker)
- ✅ A+ BBB Rating — Zero Complaints
- ✅ 50+ Verified Five-Star Google Reviews
- ✅ Veteran-Owned & Operated (U.S. Army)
- ✅ 200+ Successful Transactions Since 2021
- ✅ Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce Members
- ✅ Active Marshall County Buyer — Properties Purchased Regularly
Ready to Sell Your Marshall County Property?
Call or text: (256) 795-3014
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What Happens Next:
- Quick conversation about your property and what you're looking for
- We drive to your property within 24-48 hours for a walkthrough
- Written cash offer within 24 hours showing exactly how we calculated every number
- Your decision — accept, compare, or walk away with zero pressure
- If you accept, pick your closing date and we handle the rest
No pressure. No obligation. Honest help for homeowners in Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas, and all of Marshall County.
About Marshall County Beyond Albertville & Guntersville
The communities on this page—Boaz, Arab, Grant, Douglas, Union Grove, Asbury, and the rural areas in between—make up Marshall County outside the cities of Albertville and Guntersville. While Albertville (covered on our Albertville page) and Guntersville (the county seat, covered on our Guntersville page) are the two largest cities, much of Marshall County consists of smaller communities spread across Sand Mountain, Brindlee Mountain, and the Tennessee River valley.
Quick Facts:
- Marshall County population: ~97,000
- County seat: Guntersville (covered on our Guntersville page)
- Largest community on this page: Boaz (~10,000)
- Other communities: Arab (~8,500), Grant (~1,000), Douglas, Union Grove
- Median home values: $80,000-$175,000 depending on community, condition, and terrain
- Economy: Poultry and agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, retail (Boaz outlet district), Huntsville/Guntersville commuters
- Key zip codes: 35956/35957 (Boaz), 35016 (Arab), 35747 (Grant), 35964 (Douglas)
Marshall County's geography creates distinct housing markets. Boaz and Arab are the most developed communities with the strongest buyer pools. Grant and the mountain communities have more limited markets with homes on steeper terrain. Douglas and the agricultural areas in the south feature larger lots, outbuildings, and strong poultry industry ties. The rural areas between towns have properties on county roads, many with septic and well water, that are extremely difficult to sell through traditional channels when they need work.
Service Area Note: This page covers Marshall County communities outside Albertville and Guntersville. For properties in Albertville or Guntersville, please see those pages. We also serve Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Athens, and all of our service areas across Alabama.