Sell Your House As-Is, Without Fixing a Thing
If your house needs repairs you can’t afford, don’t have time for or just don’t want to deal with, you don’t have to fix it to sell it. When a house needs repairs in Georgia, we buy it for cash, exactly as it is. No contractors, no cleanout, no showings and no listing agent. We can make you a no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours, and you pick the closing date. Call (866) 780-8169 or fill out the form on this page, and tell us what’s wrong with the house. We’ve seen it before.
Our Simple 3-Step Process
STEP 1
Call or fill out the form with the address and what the house needs. Photos help, but you don’t have to clean or stage anything first.
STEP 2
We look at the property and make a written cash offer within 24 hours. The offer already accounts for the repairs, so there are no surprises later.
STEP 3
If you accept, a Georgia closing attorney handles the paperwork, pays off any mortgage and sends you the rest. We handle the repairs and cleanout after we own it.
Houses We Buy in Any Condition
Almost every house that needs repairs is one we can work with. Here are some of the problems sellers call us about:
- Roof damage or leaks. Missing shingles, storm damage or a roof at the end of its life.
- Foundation and structural problems. Cracks, sloping floors, sticking doors or a sagging crawl space.
- Water damage and mold. Burst pipes, flooding or a slow leak that went unnoticed. See our post on selling a house that needs repairs after mold or water damage.
- Fire or smoke damage. Whether you have an insurance claim or not, tell us what happened.
- Old plumbing, wiring, HVAC or termite damage. The expensive systems nobody wants to pay for.
- An outdated or worn-out house. Original kitchens and baths, old flooring and years of deferred maintenance.
- A full house or a hoarder cleanout. Belongings, trash and clutter left behind. We handle the cleanout, even at a vacant house.
- A rental that tenants left a mess. Damage and leftover belongings are our problem, not yours. See how to sell a rental property.
Don’t see your problem on the list? Tell us anyway. Whatever the reason your house needs repairs, most of the time we can still make an offer.
Why Repairs Cost More Than You Expect
Most sellers start by pricing the work, and the number is usually bigger than they hoped. When a house needs repairs, a few things tend to happen:
- One problem hides another. A roof leak turns into rotted decking and wet insulation. A new floor reveals a soft subfloor. Quotes grow once the walls are open.
- Contractors are busy. Good ones can be booked for weeks, and a project that was supposed to take a month can drag on for several.
- You keep paying while you wait. Mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities continue on a house you can’t sell yet.
- Georgia weather doesn’t help. Heat, humidity and heavy summer storms are hard on roofs, crawl spaces and older wood, so small problems grow quickly.
- Permits and inspections add time. Many repairs need county permits and sign-offs before the work counts.
- Even finished repairs may not be enough. A buyer’s inspection can find more, and buyers using a loan may need the house to pass the lender’s appraisal first.
That’s why many sellers with a house that needs repairs decide it’s easier to hand over the keys and let us deal with it. If you’re wondering whether to fix first, there’s a side-by-side comparison below.
How Selling a House As-Is Works in Georgia
Selling a house that needs repairs is simpler than most people expect. Here’s the short version:
- You don’t fix anything. If the house needs repairs, we make our offer based on the house as it is today, repairs included. We pay for the work, not you.
- You don’t clean out. Furniture, trash and leftover belongings can stay. Take what you want and leave the rest.
- Be upfront about what you know. Tell us about the leak, the foundation crack or the old roof. We expect problems and price them in, so being honest costs you nothing, and Georgia sellers shouldn’t hide known problems anyway.
- No buyer’s lender to wait on. We pay cash, so there’s no appraisal that can fail because of the condition of the house.
- A closing attorney handles the paperwork. Georgia sales close with an attorney, who pays off any mortgage or liens and sends you what’s left.
- Liens or a mortgage still owed? That’s fine. They’re paid from the sale proceeds at closing. See how to sell a house with liens.
- Inherited the house or behind on payments? The same approach applies. See how it works for an inherited house that needs repairs or when selling before foreclosure is on the table. Cited by the city? See how to sell a house with code violations.
General information, not legal advice. A Georgia real estate attorney can confirm the details for your situation.
Your Options When a House Needs Repairs
Selling for cash isn’t the only way to handle a house that needs repairs, and it isn’t right for everyone. Here’s how the options compare.
| Option | What it is | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Fix it, then list | Pay for repairs, then sell on the open market for the highest price | Your house needs repairs, but the list is manageable and you have cash and plenty of time |
| List as-is with an agent | Sell the house in its current condition on the market, usually at a discount | The house is livable, there’s equity and you can wait for the right buyer |
| Sell to a cash buyer | One as-is sale with no repairs, cleanout, showings or commissions | Your house needs repairs that are big, time or money is tight, or you just want it done |
| Keep it and wait | Hold the house until you can afford the work | The house is safe, you can carry it and the market isn’t pushing you |
If another option fits better, we’ll tell you. If a cash sale fits, you get a fair offer and a simple closing. Not sure how it all works? Read how we buy houses.
Fix and List vs. Sell As-Is for Cash
These numbers are an illustration, not a quote. Your offer depends on the condition of the house, the location and what’s owed on it. Say the house would sell for about $250,000 once it’s fixed up, and the repairs would cost about $40,000.
| Fix it, then list with an agent | Sell to Southeast Homebuyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Weeks or months of repairs, then listing, showings and waiting for a buyer’s loan | Offer in 24 hours, close on your timeline |
| Repairs and cleanout | You pay, hire and manage them: about $40,000, and often more once walls are open | None. We buy as-is. |
| Commissions and costs | About 8-9% of the price: 5-6% commission, 2% closing costs, 1% concessions | No commissions, and we can pay closing costs |
| What you could walk away with | About $187,500-$190,000 if everything goes to plan, before the mortgage payoff and the months of payments while you wait | A $185,000 offer means about $185,000 before the payoff, with no repair bills or waiting |
A cash offer is lower than a perfect, fully repaired sale. That’s the trade: speed, certainty and no repair risk for a lower number. If you have the cash, the time and a house with a short repair list, fixing and listing can put more money in your pocket. If the repairs are big, the bids keep growing or you need to move on, a cash sale is often the better way to sell a house that needs repairs.
What Sellers Say About Us
★★★★★
Southeast Homebuyers are highly qualified to buy any home however they helped me with a highly distressed property by paying a fair price, and closing quickly, Jared was very fair and knowledgeable and kept both me and the seller informed at all times. I recommend them very highly.
Buddy J.
Customer review
★★★★★
I recently sold my house to Southeast Homebuyers, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. They purchased my home for cash, and the entire process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. Communication was clear, the team was professional and courteous, and everything was handled quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend Southeast Homebuyers to anyone looking for a hassle-free home-selling experience.
Randy Mccarthy
Google review
★★★★★
Southeast Homebuyers went above and beyond to help me sell my property from across the country. They made the process as simple and fast as it could be, and they even sent someone to my home for the signing! I received a fair price and they assumed the code violations so I wouldn’t have to worry about this property anymore. I would recommend them to anyone! Thank you so much for making this so easy!
Jordan W.
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Why Sellers Call Us When a House Needs Repairs
We started Southeast Homebuyers in 2019 to make selling a problem house less stressful. The two founders, Carlos Saez and Jason McTague, bring over 15 years of real estate expertise, and since then we have bought over 300 homes. We’re rated A+ by the BBB.
We’re two founders and a small team, so when you call you talk to the people who do the work. A house that needs repairs is nothing to be embarrassed about, and we won’t judge the condition. When your house needs repairs, we’ll tell you plainly what we can offer and why, and if fixing the house and listing it would leave you better off, we’ll say so.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (866) 780-8169.
Selling a House That Needs Repairs: Questions
Can I sell a house that needs repairs in Georgia?
Yes. You can sell a house in any condition, and many Georgia sellers do. A house that needs repairs sells for less than one in perfect shape, but you don’t have to fix it first.
Do I have to fix a house that needs repairs before I sell?
No. A house that needs repairs is fine with us. We buy houses as-is, so there’s nothing to fix, clean or stage before we make an offer.
Do I need to clean out the house?
No. If there’s furniture, trash or belongings left in the house, we’ll deal with it after closing. Take what you want and leave the rest.
How do you decide what my house is worth with the repairs?
We look at what the house would be worth fixed up, estimate the cost of the work and make an offer that reflects both. We’ll explain how we got there so the number makes sense to you.
Do I have to tell you about the problems?
Yes, tell us what you know. It helps us make an accurate offer, and it keeps things honest for both of us. Problems don’t scare us. They’re why sellers call.
Will a house that needs repairs pass a buyer’s inspection?
With a regular buyer, maybe not, and a buyer’s lender can require repairs before closing. With us there’s no inspection standoff and no loan to fall through, because we’re paying cash.
Should I get quotes first if my house needs repairs?
You can, and it helps you compare. When a house needs repairs, get a quote or two, then compare the real cost and time to a cash offer. If the quotes come in high, a cash sale may leave you better off.
What if the house has fire, flood or storm damage?
We can still make an offer on a house that needs repairs after a fire or storm. Tell us what happened and whether you have an insurance claim open, and we’ll talk through your options.
Do you buy houses that need repairs in Florida too?
Yes. We buy in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and other Florida cities, including houses with roof, storm or water damage.
Ready to talk? Get your fair cash offer today, or read more about how we buy houses that need repairs and our FAQ.
Where We Buy Houses That Need Repairs
We buy houses in any condition across Georgia, including Gwinnett County, Hall County, Clayton County and Newton County, plus Atlanta and Marietta. Don’t see your area? Call us. We probably buy there too. Want to read more first? See our posts on selling a run-down or unwanted house and mold, smoke and water damage.
Free Home Repair and Housing Help and Resources
- CFPB: Find a Housing Counselor: HUD-approved counselors near you
- Georgia Department of Community Affairs: state housing programs
- Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner: help with insurance claims
- Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection: report contractor scams and file complaints
- DisasterAssistance.gov: federal help after a declared disaster
- Georgia Legal Aid: free civil legal help
- Florida Department of Financial Services: consumer and insurance help
Watch out for contractor and “we buy” scams. Be wary of anyone who asks for money up front for repairs, pressures you to sign right away or asks you to sign over your deed before you’ve been paid. Use a reputable closing attorney or title company.
Ready to Sell Without Fixing Anything? Get Your Cash Offer
Tell us about the house and we’ll make you a no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.
Or call (866) 780-8169.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk to a Georgia attorney or tax professional about your situation.