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You’re ready to start a new chapter in your life in a new residence, but your current one has large issues that you don’t have the time, money, or desire to fix. The best option? Consider selling the house as is.
Selling a home as-is can be a good strategy if you need to sell quickly, can’t afford the repairs, or want to attract a cash offer. But it also comes with drawbacks that you should weigh carefully before you make your decision.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what an as-is sale really means — and what it doesn’t. To make sure you have the best information at your disposal, we talked with top-rated real estate agents across the country who offered their expert insights to help you make the best decision for your home and your future.
What does it mean to sell a house as-is?
An as-is sale means that the seller typically isn’t willing to make any repairs or fix any issues that the home may have. In other words, the home will sell in its current state. This type of transaction is convenient for sellers who don’t have the time, funds, or desire to make improvements on their home. However, there are caveats:
You still have to disclose issues: Listing your home as-is doesn’t mean you can wash your hands off the property and say “you get what you get” to potential buyers. Federal and state disclosure laws require sellers to disclose certain issues with a property.
Typically, things like a leaky roof, the presence of asbestos, heating and cooling system issues, and settling or sinking foundations need to be listed on your as-is disclosures. In addition to federal requirements, each state may have specifics that sellers are required to list.
You can pick what comes as-is: In some cases, a seller may not want to list the entire home as-is if the issues are isolated to certain areas, like the garage or pool area, or for certain elements, like a fireplace or broken appliances. If you go this route, a buyer could request repairs on areas not listed as as-is.
Your buyer can still request repairs: Even if the home is listed as-is, the buyer can still order an inspection after making an offer and request repairs to areas of concern that come up on the inspection. The seller can then negotiate and decide whether to do the repairs or refuse.
