How To Sell a House That Needs Repairs in Orange County

Need to sell a house now but you feel overwhelmed by repairs? Have you run out of time, forced to sell before facing foreclosure and eviction proceedings? Unable to perform the work or afford the expense of completing the repairs your home needs before you list it on the real estate market? There are other options, read on to learn more about how to sell a house that needs repairs in Orange County.

Sell As-Is

To sell a house that needs repairs in Orange County, you could market the property “as-is,’ meaning that no repairs will be made. Nor will any credit towards the repairs be met as a contingency of the sale. Naturally, buyers expect a bargain price when they look at homes that need repairs so you must be prepared to take a loss. As most buyers will request an inspection, it would be wise to have your own inspection and appraisal done, so that you will be fully armed with financial facts at the negotiating table, about how much the repairs should subtract from the market value. Regrettably, lenders have standards for homes and require inspections and appraisals, so your pool of buyers is limited. Above all, be honest about everything, disclosure in real estate carries legal risks for you as the seller.

Make the Repairs

Another way to sell a house that needs repairs in Orange County, in the hopes of selling at the full market is to have your home inspected by a professional, then get an estimate from at least three reliable contractors for the work. In this way, you will have a realistic picture of what you’ll go through what can be highly time-consuming repairs. Because surprises may arise that could add thousands of dollars to the process, you should include a padding for these unknown issues being discovered. Be certain to allow a buffer of 10 percent more than the known work estimate to avoid being caught off guard. You should also allow a buffer of time, when you are making your plans, it is very easy for work crew schedules to get off track, causing delays down the line like dominoes. While there may be an average number of days on the market, there is no way to know ahead of time when or if the property will sell, so be certain you can afford to hold the property as well.

Direct Sale

Sadly, should you attempt to sell the home “as-is,” many buyers are immediately turned away, preferring homes in move-in condition, meaning even more time sitting on the market. After you have gone through the hassle, headaches, and expenses of making repairs, there is no closing date awaiting you at the end of it all. There isn’t even a guarantee the home will sell. The easiest way of all to sell a house that needs repairs in Orange County is a direct sale. Because professional buyers, like H&M Realty Group, buy homes in “as-is” condition, you do not even need an inspection. With a fast closing date, usually within a week, and a guaranteed sale, professional buyers like H&M Realty Group help you solve your problems quickly. By making a direct sale to H&M Realty Group, you won’t need to worry about insultingly low offers. H&M Realty Group takes all the risks, letting you forget all about the concerns of disclosures, the headaches of showings, or losing time and money on making repairs.

Are you ready to sell a house that needs repairs in Orange County right now? We will do all of the work while you are enjoying your earnings! Why not make the wise choice and start working with H&M Realty Group? Just send us a message or call H&M Realty Group at 949-625-4533 today!

 

Joe

Broker/Realtor/Investor/Mentor (41 years experience) Specialties: Buyer's Agent, Listing Agent, Foreclosure, Short-Sale, Property Management, Landlord I'm a Full Time Real Estate Professional, house flipper and mentor to many of my clients. I am here to help you get top dollar for your home or get you the best price for a home that you are going to live in. I have over 40 years of real estate experience for you to draw on and actively list and sell over 20 homes a year. I have sold over 600+ homes in the last ten years alone. I am a very skillful negotiator and will work diligently to help you realize the best possible price when buying or selling your home. With my Exclusive Home Acquisition & Sales System, I can find the Right Home for You! I have access to homes no other Realtor will show you. I can show you how to save an average of $10,000.00 on the purchase price. We will find a home that fits your needs, in a neighborhood that suits your style. If you are selling your home then I can bring all the professionals to you. I always include professional photos in ALL my listings. I have contractors standing by to assist with those upgrades if needed. I can also quickly get you ALL CASH offers for your home if you desire. My marketing surpasses all other agents. It begins with extensive internet advertising to hundreds of websites throughout the world. I do direct mail marketing for you home and also knock on doors in your neighborhood when I am holding an open house. I hold you home open to expose it to as many buyers as possible. My Exclusive program is designed to sell your home for Top Dollar in Any market. I am an experienced flipper here in Orange County and therefore can offer you my over 40 years of real estate experience. The information is available to you at no charge! If you like what you see, please call me and setup Your Free Consultation.

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