If your house needs major repairs, selling it can feel overwhelming
Maybe the roof or siding needs replaced…
The foundation or concrete has issues…
Or the home has been sitting vacant or hasn’t been updated in years.
You might be thinking about your next move and/or your next chapter and wondering:
Do I have to repair everything before I sell?
The answer is no.
You can sell a house with major repairs exactly as it sits if you’re working with the right buyer
Watch this quick video to learn how to sell a house with major repairs in Hilliard Ohio
What counts as major repairs
Major repairs can include:
- Foundation issues
- Roof damage or replacement
- HVAC failure
- Electrical or plumbing problems
- Water damage or mold
- Structural concerns
- Siding and exterior
These problems can make traditional sales difficult… Mostly because a traditional buyer is using a bank or a mortgage company to finance their purchase and the lender is going to require formal inspections and appraisals. It’s the inspections and appraisals that can kill your deal and end up wasting your time.
Major repairs needed on a house don’t need to stop you from selling… The key is to work with a cash buyer who doesn’t requires any formal inspections or appraisals.
Why houses with repairs are hard to sell traditionally
When a property needs work, most retail buyers hesitate.
As mentioned above, these are the major “deal killers” when working with a traditional buyer:
- Inspection issues
- Appraisal problems
- Financing challenges
- Buyers backing out
This can drag the process out and create uncertainty. It can also end up wasting your time and in real estate… Time = Money because everyday that goes by that you haven’t sold your house or you are waiting on a traditional buyer to qualify is another day you are paying for property taxes, insurance, utilities, mortgage, etc.
What happens if you try to fix everything first
Many homeowners think they should renovate before selling. Repairs and home improvement projects often times end up costing way more money and time than anticipated prior to starting.
Attempting to fix a house often leads to:
- Unexpected costs
- Contractor delays
- Project overruns
- Stress and uncertainty
And there’s no guarantee you’ll get that money back. There is a lot of risk when fixing up a house and hiring a contractor. Make sure you thoroughly vet the contractor out if you’re going to be fixing up the house yourself.
Let’s Review: Options if your house needs repairs
Fix it First
This can work, but it requires time, money, and effort.
List it As-Is
You may find a buyer, but expect showings, negotiations, and repair requests.
Sell Directly As-Is
Many homeowners choose to work with cash home buyers in Hilliard Ohio to avoid the hassle and move quickly.
Why many sellers skip repairs
Trying to fix everything can take months and lots of unnecessary risk
That’s why many choose to sell their house as-is in Hilliard Ohio instead.
This allows you to:
- Avoid repair costs
- Sell faster
- Reduce stress
- Move on quickly
Also many sellers realize after weighing out the pros and cons of fixing a house that they will net the same amount or more if they simply sell the house as-is rather than fixing the house and selling with a real estate agent. That’s because when a seller calculates the cost of repairs, holding costs, and commissions, they would be better off selling the house quickly for a fair price in it’s as-is condition.
Need to sell quickly
Homes needing repairs are often tied to situations like financial hardship, inherited properties, or vacant homes. We’re experienced at working with sellers in all of these situations and we’re happy to provide testimonials and/or references if needed.
Many homeowners choose to sell their house fast in Hilliard Ohio instead of putting more money into the property.
Property condition can escalate
If the home continues to sit or deteriorate, you may eventually need to understand how to sell a vacant house in Hilliard Ohio before the situation gets worse.
Ohio is notorious for severe weather which can cause a lot of damage and deterioration to a vacant structure. The longer a house sits vacant typically the worse it will get. Time is of the essence!
In more extreme cases, some properties reach a point where homeowners need to sell a hoarder house in Hilliard Ohio due to the condition and volume of contents.
How our process works
Step 1: Reach out to us HERE or call/text us at 614-300-5151
Step 2: We review your property.. If you prefer you can send in pictures
Step 3: You receive a fair cash offer… Full Transparency. No Fluff!
Step 4: You choose your closing date.. We can close fast if you need us to.
No pressure… no obligations… no surprises.
Get a cash offer for your house
If your house needs major repairs and you’re ready to sell…
We can help.
Call or text 614-300-5151
Fill out the form HERE
Or learn more about how we buy houses in Hilliard Ohio
Check out what other sellers are saying about working with us (video below):
