Selling a property that needs work.
Repairs, damage or belongings left behind can make a sale feel like another project. Start with the property as it stands and the work you would prefer not to take on.
Understand the work involved
Andrew considers properties that need renovation, cleanout or further investigation. Describe known damage, unfinished work and areas that cannot currently be accessed. An initial conversation helps establish what is known and what a purchase would still require.
Agree on the responsibilities
The proposed price reflects condition, expected work and risk. Before agreeing to a sale, identify the repairs, belongings and responsibilities each party would handle. Those arrangements belong in the purchase agreement.
Questions about condition and cleanout
Should I make repairs before contacting you?
You do not need to make repairs before an initial conversation. Tell Andrew about known damage, unfinished work and any recent estimates or reports.
What if I cannot clear out the property?
Explain what remains and what you want to leave. Any cleanout responsibilities would need to be agreed as part of the purchase.
How do you consider major damage?
Andrew reviews the condition and the work a purchase would require. Further inspections or specialist input may be needed before a proposal can be finalized.
Does selling as-is mean there are no inspections?
No. A purchaser may still need access, inspections and records. The proposed agreement should make those conditions clear.
61 Zenith Rd: an inherited, damaged house
The inherited house had been abandoned and flooded after pipes burst. Andrew purchased the property, completed the renovation and resold it.
Andrew’s ExperienceLet’s talk about what comes next.
Tell Andrew about your property, even if you haven’t decided to sell.
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