Sell a House That Needs Repairs in Florida

Major Repairs Needed

Here's the Situation

There is a specific trap that catches Florida homeowners: the house needs $40,000 of work to sell at retail, you don't have $40,000, and a lender won't finance a buyer for a home in its current condition. So the house sits, the problems get worse, and the carrying costs keep running. Selling as-is for cash breaks that loop. We buy houses in the condition they are in today.

What We Buy Without Blinking

Roofs at end of life, active leaks, tarped roofs, and roofs insurers have refused to renew.
Water damage, mold, and homes that have sat closed up with the AC off.
Foundation and settlement issues, including cracked slabs.
Fire and smoke damage.
Failed septic, cast-iron plumbing, polybutylene, and outdated electrical panels.
Hoarder conditions and homes that need a full cleanout.
Termite and structural damage.
Half-finished renovations where the money or the contractor ran out.

Why Cash Changes the Math

No lender means no appraisal and no inspection the property has to pass.
No repair addendum, no re-negotiation two weeks in, no financing contingency to collapse.
No agent commission taken out of a price that was already reduced for condition.
You spend nothing. The cost of the repairs is reflected in the offer instead of coming out of your pocket up front, which is the part most sellers cannot do.

Should You Repair First? Run the Numbers Honestly

Sellers are often told a renovation will pay for itself. In practice, national remodeling cost-versus-value studies have shown for years that most major projects return less than they cost at resale — and that is before you account for the months of carrying costs while the work happens.
The comparison that actually matters is not 'as-is price versus renovated price.' It is 'as-is price today versus renovated price, minus repair cost, minus commissions, minus several more months of mortgage, taxes, and insurance, minus the risk the contractor runs over budget.'
There is also the financing problem: to fund the repairs you either drain savings or borrow against a house you're leaving. Most sellers who call us have already discovered they can't do either.
Get a free as-is number from us first. It costs nothing, and it gives you the real baseline to measure any renovation plan against.

Simple & Fast

How It Works

1

Tell Us About It

Share a few details on the property. Takes about a minute — by form or phone.

2

Get Your Offer

We review recent local sales and present a fair, no-obligation cash offer fast.

3

Choose Your Closing

Accept and pick your date. We handle the paperwork and you get paid.

Questions

Frequently Asked

Is my house too damaged for you to buy?

It is very unlikely. We buy homes with severe damage routinely, including properties most people would call unlivable. If the condition genuinely doesn't work for us we will tell you quickly and honestly rather than wasting your time.

Do I need an inspection or appraisal before selling to you?

No. We do not require the property to pass an inspection and we do not order a lender appraisal, because there is no lender involved. We look at the house ourselves and make an offer.

Should I fix the roof first to get a better price?

Almost never. Sellers rarely recover the full cost of a major repair in the sale price, and financing the repair while carrying the house usually costs more than the increase is worth. Get our as-is number before you spend anything.

Do I have to clean the house out?

No. Leave whatever you want behind, including furniture, debris, and anything left by previous occupants. We handle the cleanout after closing.

Where We Buy

Florida Cities We Serve

Miami Kendall Hialeah Homestead Cutler Bay Fort Lauderdale Pembroke Pines Hollywood Miramar Coral Springs Pensacola

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Sell a House That Needs Major Repairs — Exactly As It Sits