If you own a house that is in disarray or in need of repair from the recent Hurricane Sally, don’t fret. There are ways you can sell your house without having to pay for all the required repairs. There are many contractor sharks looking to take advantage of home owners after a natural disaster. They will be here for a few months then disappear, not to be seen until the next disaster. If you need to sell a damaged house in the Daphne area, this post will help you save time and money on the sale of your home.
In order to sell a damaged house in Daphne, you’ll need to talk to the right buyers. Many buyers are looking for a house they can move in to right away or rent out for investment. The idea of taking on a new property, that comes with damages, can seem very stressful and off-putting to many buyers. Your best option will likely be to find a professional home buyer that has their own established relationships with contractors. These investors who don’t mind taking on damaged property. You can make your insurance claim and then just move on. At AL Gulf Coast Home Buyers, LLC, we are very experienced in fixing up properties and are happy to help if you need to sell a damaged house in Daphne, along the coast or anywhere in Baldwin County.
Your Selling Options
Fix It
Quite obviously, if your house is damaged, you can fix it. This is likely going to be the choice that will allow you to sell if for the highest price. To accomplish this you will need to commit to weeks of meeting with contractors, hoping they show up on time, navigating their contracts and plan on spending all the money to repair the damage up front. That said, many people don’t want to go through the stress and expense of renovating a property they are selling without any guarantee of a return.
List As-Is
Instead of spending money on repairs, you can choose to list your house as-is. While you may be offering it at a reasonable retail price, once your seller sees the repairs needed to occupy the property most won’t move forward. Additionally, most banks will not provide a loan to purchase a home that is in need of extensive repairs. Usually the only people who will be able to buy a storm damaged home in as-is condition is an experienced investor that can pay all cash.
Sell Directly
Typically the fastest and easiest way to sell a damaged property is to get it in front of an investor or a direct buyer. If you choose to sell to AL Gulf Coast Home Buyers, LLC, we will buy as-is, saving you thousands of dollars in repairs. Plus, we are able to close very quickly so you can easily sell your damaged home in the Daphne area and along the beach, and move on with your life!
Ask Yourself These Questions…
How Much Do You Want To Spend Upfront?
If you have the cash upfront, you might consider fixing up the house and putting it on the market. This can require a good amount of time, and will not come with any guarantees. If you spend a fortune fixing a damaged property in Daphne, there is no guarantee you will get it back.
Who Is Your Ideal Buyer?
Is it realistic to fix up the property and put it on the market? Do you honestly believe that you will be able to find buyers for your damaged property, willing to pay what you need? If so, and if you have the time to wait and find out, consider listing your Daphne house. Or is the damage so severe that your ideal buyer would actually be an investor, with the means to fix up the property? Many investors, such as the team at AL Gulf Coast Home Buyers, LLC, thrive on fixing up old homes, and helping owners escape their damaged Daphne properties!
Owning damaged property can be stressful. The repairs can be expensive and you can be held liable for any injuries that occur. If you are not able to make the needed repairs, it might be time to sell your damaged house. You don’t have to hire an agent. Learn more about selling your house as-is, so can be rid of your troublesome property once and for all!