House Needs Work?
Sell It As-Is for Cash.

No repairs, no inspections, no contractors. We buy houses in any condition. Roof leaks, fire damage, hoarder situations, you name it.

Takes about 2 minutes

Selling a house that needs major repairs as-is

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How it works

Three steps. No pressure at any of them.

Tell us about the house

Be honest about condition. Roof, plumbing, foundation, whatever you know. Don't worry, nothing scares us off. Takes about 2 minutes.

We do a quick walkthrough

Either us or a local contact stops by for 15-30 minutes. No staging, no cleaning. Just lets us see the bones to give you a real offer.

You get cash, we handle the work

Close in as little as 14 days. We take the house as-is and handle every repair after. You walk away with cash.

Tell us about the property

8 short questions. No phone number until step 8.

Ready to see what we'd pay for your house, as-is?

What we handle for as-is properties

All the stuff that scares off traditional buyers.

No repairs, no contractors

Don't fix the roof, don't paint, don't replace the HVAC. We're going to redo all of it anyway. Save your money and your weekends.

Code violations and liens

Open permits, mechanics liens, tax liens, HOA delinquencies. Title company clears it at closing. You don't chase it down.

Hoarder and clean-out situations

Decades of stuff inside? Fine. Leave it. Take what you want, walk away from the rest. We handle the dumpster.

Major structural issues

Foundation cracks, fire damage, water damage, mold, sinking floors. We've bought all of it. The offer reflects condition, you don't pay to fix anything.

Selling a house as-is: what it really means

"As-is" gets thrown around a lot. Here is what it actually means when you sell a house that needs work, and why it is usually the smarter move than fixing it up first.

As-is means you fix nothing

You sell the house in its current condition. We take on every repair, the cleanout, the contractors, the permits, the dumpster. You are not responsible for making the house presentable or functional before the sale. That is the whole point.

You still disclose what you know

Selling as-is does not erase disclosure. Most states still require you to disclose known material defects, like a roof you know leaks or past flooding. Here is the good part: we expect the house to have problems, so being upfront does not cost you. It just keeps the deal clean and avoids surprises later.

Why fixing it up first usually does not pay off

Renovations rarely return dollar-for-dollar, and on a distressed house the math is worse. You would front the cash, manage contractors, carry the house while the work drags on, then still pay an agent commission when it sells. For many sellers the net after all of that lands close to a straight cash sale, with far more hassle and risk along the way.

How we price a house that needs work

We estimate the after-repair value, what the house would sell for fully fixed, then subtract our renovation budget, holding and closing costs, and a margin. The rougher the condition, the bigger the repair budget, so the offer reflects that honestly. We are happy to walk you through the math so it is not a black box.

Problems that are rarely dealbreakers

Roof, HVAC, foundation, plumbing, electrical, fire or water damage, mold, dated everything, a hoarder cleanout, code violations, open permits. We handle all of it after closing. The condition lowers the offer, it does not kill the deal.

The rare things that can complicate a sale

Severe environmental issues, like meth contamination or a leaking underground oil tank, can complicate or occasionally stop a purchase because of cleanup law and liability. Even then, tell us. Sometimes there is still a path, and we would rather know upfront.

This is general information, not legal advice. Disclosure rules vary by state, so confirm what applies to you with your attorney or agent.

A quick, honest note

Sterling Home Offer is a direct cash home buyer, not a contractor, inspector, or law firm. Selling a house as-is does not remove your state's requirement to disclose known defects, so please confirm what applies to you with your attorney or agent. Our offer is non-binding until you sign a written purchase agreement, you can walk away at any time, and we never charge you a fee.

Common questions about as-is sales

Q1. What kind of damage is too much?

Almost nothing. We buy fire-damaged houses, properties with foundation cracks, mold-infested homes, hoarder situations, severe water damage. The only thing that sometimes stops a deal is severe environmental issues like meth contamination or major underground storage tank leaks. Everything else we figure out.

Q2. Do I need to get an inspection first?

No. We do our own walkthrough and any inspections we need at our cost. You don't pay for anything. Don't waste $400 on a pre-inspection. Tell us what you know about the property, we figure out the rest.

Q3. What about code violations or liens?

We handle them. Open permits, code violations, mechanics liens, tax liens. We work with the title company to clear them at closing. If there's a payoff required, it comes out of the closing proceeds, not your pocket directly. You'll see the full breakdown before signing.

Q4. Will you actually look at the property in person?

Usually yes, a quick 15-30 minute walkthrough either by us or a local contact. We don't need it staged or cleaned. We're not judging. We just want to see the bones, layout, and major systems so the final offer holds up.

Q5. How is the offer calculated for a beat-up house?

We estimate what the house would sell for fully fixed (after-repair value), subtract our renovation budget, holding costs, closing costs, and a margin. The worse the condition, the more we'll need to spend, so the offer reflects that. We show you the math if you want to see it.

Q6. How fast can you close?

As fast as 14 days from accepted offer, depending on title work. If the property has complicated liens or back taxes, add a week or two. We'll give you a realistic timeline upfront, not a sales pitch.