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How to Sell a House in Poor Condition

March 09, 20233 min read

You need to sell your house fast, but you’re behind on your household maintenance or know that your interior is dated or unattractive. Maybe your time, extra funds, or both are limited, making it difficult to improve the appearance of your home. Fortunately, it’s possible to sell a house in poor condition. Here are a few options that can aid you with selling your home. 

Focus on Making Low-Cost Fixes That Enhance Your Home’s Appearance

Instead of trying to tackle every single issue plaguing your home, focus your time and funds on making low-cost fixes that help your home look its best. Even making a few cosmetic fixes can make your home more attractive to potential homebuyers. 

Some fairly cheap projects that you can complete on your own include painting your home’s interior, replacing broken or outdated faucets, hardware, and light fixtures, and cleaning your carpets. 

Sell Your Home As-Is

If you don’t have the time or money to make improvements to your home and just want to sell your house fast, it’s possible to sell your house as-is. This means that you let potential homebuyers know that you aren’t willing to fix any issues with your home; this applies to issues found during the home inspection. 

The price you receive for your home will reflect its condition, but you won’t have to spend your efforts on trying to make it look better. If time permits, you can usually increase your home’s selling price by cleaning and decluttering it and ensuring that the lawn and gardens are trimmed and maintained. 

Look for an All-Cash Buyer (Like Manifest!)

Another alternative for your property is a cash home sale. There are real estate investors and investment companies who purchase homes in any condition.

Some investors prefer to buy homes in poor condition because they know they can usually close on the home sale in a short period of time. Most investors fix the home up and then rent it or sell it to turn a profit. 

A fast closing allows you to sell your home as quickly as possible, allowing you to quickly reduce your home expenses and move to a different property. 

Since most mortgage lenders require a home inspection, real estate investors pay cash for properties in poor condition. This allows them to purchase a property in any condition. You can also skip the cost and stress of a home appraisal. 

An all-cash buyer may pay less for your home, but you’ll save money by being able to skip making home repairs or staging your home. You’ll also forgo paying a real estate commission if you work directly with a cash buyer.

Get Help with Your Cash Home Sale

Money and lack of time don’t have to keep you from selling your home. our team at Manifest is ready to help you sell your house fast, without making a lot of costly repairs or dealing with the stress and effort typically associated with selling a home. Contact us today to get started.

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