Sell a House That Needs Major Repairs Without Fixing It First
Facing a long list of expensive repairs? Whether the house needs a new roof, HVAC, foundation work, water-damage repairs, or years of deferred maintenance, you can sell it completely as-is without renovating it first.
What If Your House Needs More Work Than You Want to Take On?
Major home repairs can quickly turn selling a property into a much bigger project than expected. You may be looking at contractor estimates, permits, cleanup, months of renovation work, and thousands of dollars spent before the house is even ready to list.
You don’t have to make those repairs in order to sell. We buy houses needing repairs in their current condition throughout the areas we serve, including properties with significant deferred maintenance, damaged systems, unfinished renovations, and other costly problems.
A Simple Way to Sell Without Taking On the Repairs
Tell Us What the Property Needs
Give us the property address and tell us what you know about its condition. You don’t need contractor estimates or a complete inspection before contacting us.
Receive an As-Is Cash Offer
We evaluate the house based on its current condition and the repairs we expect to take on after purchasing it. There’s no obligation to accept the offer.
Leave the Repairs to Us
If the offer works for you, choose a closing date that fits your plans. You can move forward without renovating, coordinating contractors, or getting the property market-ready first.
Selling a House That Needs Repairs for Cash vs. Fixing It Before You List
Traditional Home Sale
- Potential for a higher sale price after improvements
- Upfront renovation costs may be necessary
- Closing cost fees up to 8%-10%.
- Buyer inspections can lead to additional repair requests
- Showings and preparation
- Longer Timeline
Selling With Cash For Keys Offer
- Sell your home in “as-is” condition.
- No contractor estimates required
- Close When You're Ready
- Avoid paying repair costs upfront
- No preparing the house for showings
Repairs You Don’t Have to Make Before Selling
You don’t need to bring the property up to perfect condition before contacting us. These are some of the costly issues we regularly consider when evaluating an as-is property.
Major Mechanical or Structural Repairs
Roof problems, HVAC replacement, plumbing or electrical issues, foundation concerns, and other expensive systems can make preparing a house for the market overwhelming.
Years of Deferred Maintenance
Sometimes there isn’t one major problem — there are dozens of smaller ones. Outdated kitchens, damaged flooring, old windows, exterior deterioration, and neglected maintenance can add up quickly.
Damage or Unfinished Renovations
Water damage, fire damage, torn-out rooms, partially completed renovations, or abandoned projects don’t necessarily have to be finished before you sell.
Should You Repair the House, List It As-Is, or Sell Directly?
Repair It First
Making the repairs may make sense if you have the money, time, and willingness to manage the project. A renovated property may sell for more, particularly if the improvements significantly increase its market appeal.
List the House As-Is
You can also list a house without completing every repair. However, buyers may negotiate aggressively over condition, request concessions after inspections, or have difficulty obtaining financing for properties with serious issues.
Sell Directly As-Is
Selling directly may be a better fit when you’d rather avoid investing more money or months of work into the property. We account for the repairs in our offer and take responsibility for the work after closing.