Selling a house that needs major repairs

Some repairs are too big, too expensive, or too stressful to take on before selling. We buy houses in any condition, so you don't have to fix anything first.

Repairs that make a traditional sale difficult

Buyers who use a mortgage often can't close on a house with serious defects, because the lender's appraisal flags them. That shrinks the pool of buyers and can pull the price down, and repairs before listing require money and time that many owners don't have. Common examples:

Foundation settling or cracking
Roof leaks or an aging roof
Old or failing plumbing, including sewer line problems
Outdated or unsafe electrical systems
HVAC systems that no longer work
Termite or dry rot damage
Fire, water, or storm damage
Work done without permits, such as a converted garage or an addition. See unpermitted work.

How we price a house that needs work

We estimate what the house would be worth after repairs, subtract the cost of the repairs and our costs and margin, and that's the basis of our offer. We'll walk you through how we got our number, so you can see the reasoning and compare it to other options.

Is selling as-is right for you?

If the repairs are small, you may come out ahead by fixing them and listing. If they're large, or you simply can't take them on, an as-is sale lets you move on without paying for work you may not recoup. We'll tell you honestly which way we think it leans.

Common questions

Do I need to get an inspection or repair estimate?

No. We evaluate the property ourselves. You don't need to hire an inspector or contractor.

What if there's unpermitted work?

It can still be sold as-is. Tell us what you know and we'll factor it into our evaluation.

Other situations

Where we buy

Sacramento Elk Grove Citrus Heights Folsom Rancho Cordova Carmichael Fair Oaks Orangevale Galt Rancho Murieta