Jim Benson, CEO of Five Star Home Solutions

Jim Benson

CEO, Five Star Home Solutions

Jim Benson is the CEO of Five Star Home Solutions, a nationwide cash home buyer that purchases houses as-is, with no repairs, cleaning, or showings. Redfin quoted him by name and title on selling an inherited property from out of state in its 2026 guide to cash-offer companies.

Posts by Jim Benson

  • Foreclosure

    Selling a house in foreclosure: a complete guide

    A notice from your lender does not end your options. Until the auction, you still own the house and can sell it. This guide covers how much time you have, what each path costs, and how to close before the sale date.

    · 16 min read

  • Inherited property

    Selling an inherited house: a complete guide

    Inheriting a house you do not plan to keep raises the same questions for almost every heir. Who can sign, how long it takes, what waiting costs, and how to sell from far away.

    · 14 min read

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