Major repairs needed
Foundation issues, an old roof, fire or water damage: the property is purchased exactly as it stands.
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Enter the address and answer a few quick questions. It takes about 2 minutes.
A local cash buyer reviews the details and contacts you with a no-obligation offer.
Pick the closing date. Close in as little as 7 days, or later if you need more time.
Some houses need a fresh coat of paint. Others need a new roof, a foundation fix, a full rewire, or months of work after a fire or flood. When the repair list is long, getting the house ready to list can cost more than you would ever get back.
Selling as-is means you skip that entirely. You don't fix, clean, or stage anything. A cash buyer looks at the house as it stands, prices the repairs into the offer, and takes the property off your hands.
It's often the fastest way to sell a house that needs major work, and it removes the risk of a buyer's lender backing out after the inspection.
Cash buyers regularly purchase houses with problems like these:
If the house has one of these, or several, you can still sell it. The condition is simply reflected in the price.
Most buyers in a traditional sale use a mortgage, and that's where houses with big problems get stuck.
Lenders have condition rules. FHA, VA, and many conventional loans require the home to meet minimum safety and condition standards. A bad roof or structural issue can stop the loan.
Inspections reopen the price. Even when a buyer is excited, the inspection report usually leads to repair requests or a lower price weeks into the deal.
Repairs before listing are expensive and slow. Contractors, permits, and materials take time and cash, and you carry the mortgage, taxes, and utilities the whole time.
You rarely get it all back. Many large repairs return less than they cost at sale time, especially foundation, sewer, and system replacements.
| Listing with an agent | Selling for cash | |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | Often 5% to 6% of the price | None |
| Repairs and cleaning | Usually needed before listing | None, sold as-is |
| Showings | Weeks of showings and open houses | One walkthrough |
| Buyer financing | Can fall through after inspection or appraisal | Cash, no loan approval |
| Time to close | Often 60 to 90+ days | As little as 7 days |
| Closing date | Set by the buyer's lender | You choose |
| Best for | Move-in-ready homes when you have time | Speed, certainty, and houses that need work |
The offer is based on the current condition. You don't fix anything before or after.
Leave what you don't want. The buyer handles cleanup after closing.
Cash buyers start from the value after repairs and subtract the estimated repair costs and their costs to resell. Ask them to walk you through it.
Cash buyers don't need an appraisal or a lender inspection, so condition can't sink the deal.
There is no agent commission and no listing fee.
As soon as 7 days, or later if you need time to move.
It depends on the size of the repairs, your budget, and your timeline. Ask yourself these questions:
Getting an as-is cash offer costs nothing, and it gives you a real number to compare against the repair-and-list route.
Foundation and structural problems, roof damage, mold, fire or water damage, outdated systems, code violations, and houses that need a full renovation.
No. The offer is based on the current condition.
It reflects the home's value after repairs, minus the estimated repair costs and the buyer's costs to resell.
Disclosure rules vary by state. Even when selling as-is, it's best to share what you know about the house.
Cash buyers usually do a quick walkthrough to confirm condition, but there is no lender inspection to pass.
Yes. Open violations or unpermitted work can be factored into the offer.
Often in as little as 7 days.
It takes about 2 minutes, it's free, and there's no obligation.
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