Tong Real Estate LLC — Property Preservation & Cash Home Buying in Northern Indiana

Q: What is included in an inspection report?

Every report includes timestamped, geotagged photos of the interior and exterior, an occupancy determination, condition notes, and any recommended work items — formatted so your asset managers can file it directly.

Scope of work

Everything a vacant property needs to hold its value.

We help banks, asset managers, and owners protect and maintain vacant and bank-owned properties across Northern Indiana — with a documented record of every visit.

PP-01 Inspect

Inspections & photo reporting

Regular interior and exterior inspections with timestamped photo reports your asset managers can file.

PP-02 Maintain

Lawn care & snow removal

Routine mowing, trimming, and snow and ice removal that keeps vacant properties code-compliant all year.

PP-03 Protect

Winterization

Draining and winterizing plumbing systems to prevent costly freeze damage through the cold months.

PP-04 Clear

Debris & trash-out removal

Full interior and exterior debris removal, including foreclosure clean-outs and hoarding situations.

PP-05 Secure

Lock changes & board-ups

Re-keys, lock changes, and board-up services that keep vacant properties closed to unauthorized entry.

PP-06 Upkeep

Exterior & general maintenance

Gutter cleaning, minor repairs, and general upkeep to preserve property value and curb appeal.

Year-round

Coverage that follows the calendar.

A vacant property is exposed 365 days a year. Our work shifts with the seasons so nothing slips between visits.

Mar — May

Spring

First mow of the season
Exterior wake-up walk
Storm-damage checks

Jun — Aug

Summer

Routine lawn & trimming
Ongoing inspections
Pest & overgrowth control

Sep — Nov

Fall

Gutter clean-out
Leaf & debris removal
Pre-winter prep

Dec — Feb

Winter

Plumbing winterization
Snow & ice removal
Freeze protection

Operating standards

Built for the people who answer to auditors.

Institutional clients need proof, not promises. Here is what every Tong engagement includes as standard.

Photo-documented, every visit

Reports and timestamped photos for every property, ready to hand straight to your asset managers.

24-hour inspection turnaround

Occupancy checks and condition reports returned within a day of the request.

Licensed, insured crews

Vetted local contractors with coverage on every job — no surprises on liability.

One point of contact

A single managed relationship across every property, service, and county you assign us.

Now hiring contractors

Join our contractor network.

We are always looking for reliable crews across Northern Indiana to help maintain and preserve properties. Tell us what you cover and we will be in touch.

First name

Last name

Phone number

Email address

Counties / areas you cover

Services you provide

Years of experience

Liability insurance?

Additional info (optional)

Received. We will review your application and reach out if there is a fit.

The investment side

We also buy houses as-is, for cash.

Own a property you need to sell fast? We purchase homes directly — no repairs, no agent fees, no waiting. A fair offer, and you pick the closing date.

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Any condition

Fire, water, major repairs, full of belongings — we buy it as-is. You fix nothing.

Zero fees or commissions

No agent, no 6% commission, no closing costs passed to you. The offer is what you keep.

Your timeline

Close in as little as 10 days, or take 60 to get organized. You choose the date.

STEP 01

Tell us about your property

Share a few basics — condition, location, timeline. Takes about five minutes by form or phone.

STEP 02

Receive your cash offer

We review the details and present a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.

STEP 03

Close on your date

You pick the closing day, we handle the paperwork. Cash in hand in as little as 10 days.

	Selling to Tong	Listing with an agent
Repairs before sale	None — sold strictly as-is	Often required to pass inspection and attract buyers
Commissions & fees	$0 — the offer is what you keep	Typically 5–6% commission plus seller closing costs
Showings & open houses	One walkthrough with us	Weeks of showings, staging, and strangers in your home
Financing risk	None — cash purchase, no lender approval	Deals can fall through on appraisal or buyer financing
Time to close	As little as 10 days — you pick the date	Commonly 60–90+ days from listing to closing
Clean-out	Take what you want, leave the rest	Property usually must be emptied and cleaned

Listing figures reflect typical market conditions and vary by property. A traditional listing may net more for move-in-ready homes with time to sell — we will tell you honestly if that is your better path.

Bought & renovated

Homes we've bought and brought back.

These are properties Tong Real Estate LLC purchased as-is and renovated — the investment side of the business. Drag the slider to compare condition before and after.

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Before After Restored

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Before After Restored

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Service areas

Serving properties across Northern Indiana.

Preservation services and cash purchases in the counties and cities below. Don't see your area? Reach out — we may still be able to help.

Mishawaka

St. Joseph County, IN

South Bend

St. Joseph County, IN

Elkhart

Elkhart County, IN

Goshen

Elkhart County, IN

Granger

St. Joseph County, IN

Surrounding areas

Northern Indiana

Common questions

Answers, before you have to ask.

The questions we hear most from asset managers on one side and homeowners on the other. Something missing? Ask us directly.

For banks & asset managers

How quickly can you take on a new property?+

In most cases we can complete a first inspection and secure a property within days of assignment. Occupancy checks and condition reports come back within 24 hours of the visit.

What's included in an inspection report?+

Timestamped photos of the interior and exterior, an occupancy determination, condition notes, and any recommended work items — formatted so your asset managers can file it directly.

Are your crews licensed and insured?+

Yes. Every crew we send is vetted, and liability coverage is verified before any contractor works a Tong assignment.

Can you work to our investor or insurer guidelines?+

Yes. Tell us the guideline set your portfolio follows and we scope each work order to it — with the photo documentation to prove completion.

For homeowners & sellers

Is a cash offer really no-obligation?+

Yes. We present a written offer within 24 hours of reviewing your property. Accept it, negotiate it, or walk away — there's never a fee for the offer itself.

Do I need to clean out or repair the house first?+

No. We buy properties exactly as they sit — repairs needed, belongings inside, tenants in place. Take what you want and leave the rest.

How do you calculate your offer?+

We look at the after-repair value of comparable homes in your neighborhood, subtract the realistic cost of the renovation, and make a fair offer from there. We walk you through the numbers so nothing is a mystery.

What situations do you buy houses in?+

Inherited properties, pre-foreclosure, relocation, tired-landlord rentals, fire or water damage, hoarding situations, divorce, or simply not wanting to list. If it's in Northern Indiana, we'll look at it.

Get in touch

Request coverage or a cash offer.

Tell us about the property and what you need. No obligation — just a straightforward response from a local team.

Address

50860 Lexington Glen Dr, Granger, IN 46530

info@tong-realestate.com

Service area

St. Joseph & Elkhart Counties, Indiana