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What problems do you have to disclose in New York?
Just because you are selling a house “as is” in New York doesn’t mean you can sweep any known problems about the house under the rug.
Before listing your home or requesting an offer, you should complete the Property Condition Disclosure Statement. This document is “a statement of certain conditions and information concerning the property known to the seller […] A knowingly false or incomplete statement by the seller on this form may subject the seller to claims by the buyer prior to or after the transfer of title.”
The form will walk you through documenting any property’s environmental, structural, and mechanical system issues. Moreover, you need to fill out information about easements, rights, or any legal claims on the property.
No matter what method you choose to sell your home, it’s required to make these disclosures to the best of your ability. Also, unlike some other states, New York does not allow certain exceptions for sellers who haven’t lived in the home.
Review your options to sell ‘as is’ in New York
There are several ways to sell your home as-is. Here are some of the primary ones you are likely to consider:
List ‘as is’ with the help of a real estate agent
A great real estate agent will assist in the process of listing and selling a home “as is.” An agent gives simple presentation tips to improve marketing, sets an appropriate price that reflects the home’s condition, and works to find a buyer willing and eager to buy your home in its current state.
Sell directly to a cash buyer
Someone needing to sell their home “as is” can also work directly with a property investor or a house-buying company rather than list the property, where it may be difficult to get an offer from a limited buyer pool.
We Buy Houses operations buy “as is” at a discounted rate and generally seek out homes needing significant repairs. These companies can help sellers cash out quickly, usually in a matter of days, and many will cover a seller’s closing costs.
Steps to list ‘as is’ with the help of a real estate agent
Find an agent willing to list the home ‘as is’
Your choice of real estate agent always matters, but especially when selling a property “as is.” It’s important to find the right match. You’re looking for an agent who doesn’t shy away from listings that need some work and maybe has a strong network of investor connections.
Your agent should also be willing to go the extra mile on marketing. Most homebuyers prefer to buy a move-in-ready home, so an “as is” sale likely has a reduced buyer pool from the start.
Consider a pre-listing inspection
A pre-listing home inspection is the same as a standard home inspection, except that the seller pays for it before listing their home on the market. It may sound like a counterintuitive step for an as-is sale, but getting the inspection results upfront can illuminate any issues that could impact the home’s value and inform an accurate pricing strategy.
If a buyer requests further price deductions based on their own inspection, you may be able to point out that the estimated cost of certain repairs was already baked into the list price.
“You can fix or repair any items that are brought up ahead of time to feel more comfortable that you have a house that does not have any major structural issues, and you have a written report on it. The downside to that is that should [inspectors] find [something] that a seller is not aware of, they are obligated to disclose that,” Marchesiello warns.
Price to reflect ‘as is’ condition
The median sale price for homes in New York hit $431,500 in June 2025, a 1.9% decline from the same period last year. To price your property competitively, start with a free estimate from HomeLight’s Home Value Estimator (HVE).
Our HVE combs public data, including tax records and assessments, and pulls recent sales records for other properties in your neighborhood. Using a short questionnaire, we also factor in specifics about your home, such as the property type and condition. Input your address, and we’ll provide you with a preliminary home value estimate in under two minutes.
Do ever-so-light preparations
Even for as-is home listings in New York, Marchesiello typically recommends that sellers complete the following:
Marchesiello suggests that doing this can usually lead to the “highest returns on your investment.”
Photograph to show potential
Your home listing warrants professional real estate photography regardless of its condition. A professional photographer will take steps to shoot each room from the best angle, ensure optimal interior and natural lighting, and edit for the ideal brightness and exposure.
A high-quality camera with a wide-angle lens is also essential to showcasing entire rooms rather than half or three-quarters of what’s there. For these reasons and more, professionally photographed homes can help earn homeowners up to a 47% higher asking price per square foot compared to houses marketed without professional photos.
Your real estate agent will almost always arrange for professional photos as part of the listing process.
Highlight the surrounding area
A home’s location will be important to buyers seeking out a home with potential, so be sure to emphasize the walkability score if possible. Mention in your as-is listing if your home is close to any of the following:
- Downtown areas
- Major employers
- Parks and green spaces
- Sports venues and entertainment districts
- Waterfront views or access (ocean or a lake)
- Highly rated schools
- Access to outdoor activities
- Public transportation
Include ‘as is’ in the listing
Unless you explicitly mention that your house is being sold “as is,” buyers will have no idea of your intentions with the listing. Other common descriptors mentioned in New York as-is listings include price to sell, fixer-upper, handyman special, or a “call for investors.”
To balance the focus on as-is condition, work with your agent to write a property description highlighting the home’s best features.
Understand that buyers may still negotiate
Listing “as is” provides no guarantee that buyers won’t try to negotiate savings on their purchase, even on an asking price you felt was already reduced to reflect the home’s condition. One of the best defenses you can have is hiring an excellent agent who takes a hard stance to prevent a deal from going south for the seller.
