Owning a hoarder house can feel overwhelming, embarrassing, and shameful
Whether it’s your own property…
A family member’s home…
An inherited situation… Or someone you are helping out
The idea of cleaning everything out before selling can feel impossible and dreadful
The good news is:
You do not need to clean out a hoarder house before selling it. You have options!
Many homeowners in Gahanna sell properties exactly as they sit.
No cleaning, No Fixing, No Hauling anything away
Watch this quick video to learn how to sell a hoarder house in Gahanna Ohio without cleaning it out first…
What Makes Hoarder Houses Difficult To Sell?
Hoarder houses often come with:
- Large amounts of belongings built up over the years
- Hidden damage beneath the stuff, ie: the floors
- Strong odors from decayed food, feces, etc.
- Safety concerns and hazardous conditions
- Emotional attachment. This is typically the root of a hoarder situation.
These factors make traditional buyers hesitant.
Do You Need To Clean It First?
No.
Many homeowners assume they must clean everything before selling.
But you can sell your house as-is in Gahanna Ohio without removing anything. The key is selling to the right buyer. You need to work with a buyer who is paying cash and is reputable. The buyer should be able to show you proof of funds and/or proof of performance, meaning they have purchased many properties similar to yours in the past.
Your Options For Selling A Hoarder House
1. Clean It Out First
This may increase value…
But requires:
- Time – many people have the best intentions and want to clean up the property themselves and then after they start they realize just how tedious the project is. Time is money when it comes to real estate because every day that goes by that your holding the house is another day you’re paying for property taxes, insurance, utilities, etc.
- Labor – if you pay someone to do the clean out it will likely cost thousands of dollars
- Dumpsters – This could add up to over $1,000 as well
- Cost – You could be looking at minimum $5,000 to clean out a hoarder house. Likely (depending on the size of the clean out) you could be closer to $10,000. Most times its not worth it. Consider selling the house as-is for a fair price.
2. List It On The Market
Possible…
But many buyers will walk away. It’s not because the buyers are bad, it’s typically because the buyer’s lender. Many many buyers are using what would be considered “traditional financing”. This means they are using a mortgage (bank). Banks are always the most strict when it comes to their loans. they are going to require formal inspections & appraisals. Many banks will be afraid of a “hoarder house” or really any house that needs work. Banks prefer to lend on houses that are already fixed up. That’s why if your house needs work, selling it as-is to a cash buyer could be your best bet!
3. Sell It As-Is
This is often the simplest solution. We go through the numbers with sellers all the time where we look at the pro’s and con’s of fixing the house up yourself vs. selling it as-is. Pretty much every time, we determine that selling the house as-is, is going to net the seller the same amount or more than if they were to fix the house up and sell. The main reason is they have to factor in the costs of the rehab but also the holding costs: Property taxes, Utilities, Insurance, etc. Selling fast as-is, is a great way to net the most and move on.
Many homeowners choose to work with cash home buyers in Gahanna Ohio.
Why Many Sellers Choose Speed
Hoarder situations are often tied to:
- Inherited properties – we work with many sellers in Gahanna Ohio who either inherited a house or have a house that is currently going through the probate process
- Financial hardship – Bad things happen to good people! A financial hardship or setback could be anything from a job loss, medical issue, or anything effecting your finances
- Vacant homes – The longer a house sits vacant, the more at risk it is for vandalism, damage from the weather, etc. Not to mention, you’re still getting property tax bills, paying for insurance, utilities, etc. Sell the vacant house as-is for a fair price.
Because of this, many choose to sell their house fast in Gahanna Ohio.
How Our Process Works
We keep it simple:
Step 1: Reach out (call or text 614-300-5151 or Fill out the form online HERE )
Step 2: We review the property (either over the phone or in person)
Step 3: You receive a fair cash offer (no haggling, no gimmicks, no games)
Step 4: You choose your closing date (Fast or Flexible, you choose)
Get A Cash Offer For Your Property
If you need to sell a hoarder house in Gahanna…
We can help simplify the process.
👉 Call or text us at 614-300-5151
👉 Or fill out the form HERE
Or learn more about how we buy houses in Gahanna Ohio
Listen to what other sellers are saying about us (video below)
