When Life Gets Hard, You Deserve Real Options. Not More Pressure.
Sometimes the situation you're in with your home isn't the one you planned.
Foreclosure letters are showing up. A property tax bill arrived that you can’t pay. A family member passed and left behind a home you’re not sure what to do with. Or you’re in the middle of a probate situation that feels impossible to untangle.
Whatever brought you here, you’re not alone, and you have more options than you think.
At The McKay Group, we work with homeowners in exactly these situations. We can buy your home directly for cash with no repairs, no listings, and no waiting. Or if the market works in your favor, we can list it traditionally and maximize what you walk away with. Either way, we’ll be straight with you about which path makes the most sense.
No judgment. No pressure. Just honest guidance from a team that’s helped hundreds of Middle Tennessee families navigate exactly this.
“Anyone can put their name on a sign in front of your home for sale. Bethany and Blake are truly one-in-a-million, and will work exhaustively for you, as they did for us, to get the job done. No question about it, the best real estate team…ever!“
– Curt Mitchner
Integrity. Communication. Experience. Results.Why Homeowners in Tough Situations Trust The McKay GroupWe don’t sell. We guide.
We’re not a faceless hedge fund or an automated cash-offer website. We’re Bethany and Blake McKay, a husband-and-wife team based right here in Middle Tennessee, with 150+ closings a year and real experience buying, selling, and renovating homes across this market.
We’ve sat across the table from homeowners facing foreclosure, watched families figure out what to do with an inherited property they didn’t expect, and helped people move forward when it felt like there was no good way out.
We know how hard this is. And we’ll tell you the truth, even if that means the path that’s right for you isn’t a direct sale to us.
- =Active investors who buy homes directly, with no middlemen
- =Licensed real estate agents who can list if that path earns you more
- =150+ Closings per year across Middle Tennessee
- =Concierge-level communication from first call through closing
- =Family-owned, locally rooted, integrity-first
Active investors who buy homes directly, with no middlemen
Licensed real estate agents who can list if that path earns you more
Closings per year across Middle Tennessee
Concierge-level communication from first call through closing
Family-owned, locally rooted, integrity-first
We've Helped Homeowners Through All of This
Every situation is different. Here’s where we specialize.
Pre-Foreclosure
You’ve missed payments. The bank has sent notices. You’re not sure how much time you have, or whether you’ll lose everything if you don’t act fast.
Pre-foreclosure is one of the most stressful situations a homeowner can face, and the clock is real. But you likely have more options than the bank is making clear to you.
We move quickly. In many pre-foreclosure situations, we can close fast enough to stop the process, help you pay off what’s owed, and walk away with something rather than nothing. If a traditional listing makes more sense given your timeline, we’ll tell you that too.
- Stop the foreclosure clock with a fast closing
- Understand exactly what you’d net from a cash sale vs. a listing
- No repairs, no showings, no waiting on a buyer
Active Foreclosure
If foreclosure proceedings have already started, the window to act is narrower, but it’s often not closed.
A sale before the foreclosure finalizes can protect your credit, put money in your pocket, and give you a path forward. We’ve helped homeowners navigate this more times than we can count, and we know how to work quickly when timing is everything.
If you’re in active foreclosure right now, the most important thing you can do is make a call. We’ll give you a straight answer about what’s possible.
- Fast timelines to close before the foreclosure date
- Work with what equity remains to put money in your hands
- Clear, honest guidance with no false promises
Inherited Property
Losing someone you love is hard enough. Inheriting their home on top of that, especially when it needs work, has an outstanding mortgage, or is shared with other family members, can feel completely overwhelming.
You don’t have to fix it up before you sell. You don’t have to navigate this alone. And you don’t have to keep paying taxes and insurance on a house you’re not living in while you figure it all out.
We work with inherited properties regularly, including homes that are dated, need significant repairs, or have complicated ownership situations. We’ll walk you through your options clearly so you can make the decision that’s right for your family.
- Buy as-is with no repairs, no cleanup required
- Fast or flexible closings to match your timeline
- Transparent conversations about value and what you could net
Probate
Probate is a legal process, and selling a home in the middle of one comes with its own set of rules and timelines. A lot of homeowners don’t realize that selling during probate is possible, and that working with the right real estate team can actually help the process move forward rather than stall it.
We’re familiar with how probate sales work in Tennessee. We’ll coordinate with the estate attorney, work within the court’s requirements, and make sure nothing on the real estate side creates unnecessary delays.
- Experience with Tennessee probate requirements
- Coordinate with estate attorneys and court timelines
- Cash or listed options depending on what the estate needs
Property Tax Burden
Property taxes that are behind, or a home that’s become too expensive to hold, can sneak up fast. Maybe you’ve been covering them for a family member. Maybe your own situation changed and the bills kept coming. Maybe you’ve inherited a property and the taxes are piling up while you figure out what to do.
An unpaid tax lien doesn’t have to mean you lose everything. In many cases, we can structure a purchase that pays off what’s owed and still puts money in your hands.
- Close in a way that resolves outstanding tax liens
- Stop the accumulation of penalties and interest
- Straightforward offer with no surprises at closing
Here's What Happens When You Reach Out
We’ve made this as simple as we can, because we know you already have enough on your plate.
Step 1: Tell us about your situation
Fill out the form below or give us a call. No commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation.
Step 2: We’ll give you a real answer
We’ll look at your home, your timeline, and what you owe, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a direct cash purchase or a traditional listing gives you the better outcome.
Step 3: You choose what works for you
If you want to move forward, we’ll make it as smooth as possible. If you need more time to think, that’s fine too. There’s no hard sell here.
Step 4: Close on your timeline
Need to close in two weeks? We can do that. Need 90 days? We can work with that too. We’ll move at the pace that makes sense for your situation.
Common Questions
Do I have to sell directly to you, or can you list my home?
Both. We’re active investors who can purchase your home directly, and we’re also licensed real estate agents who can list it on the market if that puts more money in your pocket. We’ll tell you upfront which option is better for your situation, and we won’t try to talk you into the one that benefits us more.
Does my home have to be in good condition?
Not at all. We buy homes as-is, which means no repairs, no cleaning, no staging. We take care of that after closing. If you need to leave furniture or personal belongings, we can often work with that too.
How fast can you close?
In many situations, we can close in as little as two to three weeks. If you’re facing a foreclosure date or a tax deadline, let us know right away. The sooner we talk, the more options we have.
Is there any obligation when I reach out?
None. Reaching out is just a conversation. We’ll give you our honest assessment and you can take it from there.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the greater Nashville area and Middle Tennessee, including Wilson County, Williamson County, Rutherford County, Davidson County, and surrounding communities.
Let’s Talk About Your Situation
There’s no commitment required and no pressure involved. Tell us a little bit about your home and what you’re dealing with, and we’ll get back to you quickly with honest answers.