A leaking roof, an old HVAC system, foundation cracks, or water damage can make selling feel impossible. The good news is that you don't have to fix a house to sell it.
What Usually Stops a Listing
Buyers using a mortgage often need the house to meet their lender's condition standards before the loan will close. Inspections turn up problems that lead to repair demands, price cuts, or canceled contracts. Roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, foundation, mold, and fire or water damage are the most common deal-breakers.
Repair and List vs. Sell As-Is
Fixing up a house before listing can bring a higher sale price, but add up the real costs first:
- Contractor bills, which often grow once walls are opened up
- Months of mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities while work is done and the house sits on the market
- Agent commissions, closing costs, and repair concessions after inspection
If the house is already in good shape, listing usually makes sense. If it needs significant work, selling as-is often nets about the same or more once you count time, risk, and stress.
What "As-Is" Means With Restart Homes
When we buy a house as-is for cash, you don't fix, clean, or stage anything. Leave behind whatever you don't want. We account for the repairs in our offer and show you how we got to our number, so there are no surprises at closing.
Houses We Buy
Fire-damaged and water-damaged houses, homes with foundation or roof problems, hoarder houses, houses with code violations, vacant and neglected properties, and homes that simply need updating.
Get a Cash Offer on Your House
If you want to sell your house as-is for cash in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, or Pickens County, request a no-obligation cash offer. We usually respond within 24 hours. See all the areas we buy in.
This article is general information, not legal advice. For your specific situation, talk to a South Carolina attorney.