Selling a Vacant House Without the Worry
An empty house doesn’t sit quietly. The taxes, insurance and utilities keep coming, and you wonder what’s happening inside. If you want to sell a vacant house in Georgia, we buy it for cash, as-is. A vacant house that is empty, cluttered, overgrown or a little rough is fine with us. You don’t need to clean, repair or even visit. Call (866) 780-8169 or fill out the form on this page, and tell us about the property.
Our Simple 3-Step Process
STEP 1
Call or fill out the form with the address and a few details. You don’t have to be in town, and you don’t need a key for us to start.
STEP 2
We review the property and make a written cash offer within 24 hours. No walkthrough with you, no showings and no repairs.
STEP 3
If you accept, you pick the closing date. A Georgia closing attorney handles the paperwork, and you can sign remotely if you live far away.
What a Vacant House Costs You Every Month
Owners are often surprised how fast the costs of a vacant house add up. Most of it is quiet, ongoing spending on a house nobody lives in:
- Property taxes. The bill comes every year whether anyone lives there or not.
- Insurance. Many standard homeowners policies limit or exclude coverage once a house has been empty for a while, often 30 to 60 days. Vacant-home coverage exists, but it usually costs more. Your policy or agent can tell you where you stand.
- Utilities. Power, water and sometimes gas, so the house doesn’t freeze, flood or grow mold.
- Lawn and upkeep. Someone has to cut the grass, check the roof and keep the place looking lived in.
- The mortgage, if there is one, and the worry that goes with every payment.
A cash sale stops all of it at closing. For many owners, ending the monthly drain is the real reason to sell a vacant house.
Break-Ins, Squatters and City Notices
Empty houses attract attention, and owners often hear about problems from a neighbor or a letter. The common ones:
- Break-ins and damage. Copper theft, broken windows or a forced door can happen to any vacant house. We buy houses with damage, so you don’t need to fix it first.
- Squatters. If someone has moved into your property, call the local police rather than confronting them. A cash sale can still work, and we’ll talk through where things stand.
- Overgrown yard and city notices. Tall grass, a boarded window or trash can bring a notice from the city or county. Fines can build if it’s ignored. We take the property as it is, so the problem goes with the sale. See selling a house with code violations.
- Water and weather damage. A slow leak in an empty house can turn into a big repair. We buy those too. See selling a house that needs repairs.
None of this means you did anything wrong. It’s what happens to a vacant house over time, and it’s very common.
Selling a Vacant House in Georgia From Anywhere
Selling a vacant house is simpler than most people expect, even if you live in another state. Here’s the short version:
- You don’t need a walkthrough. We can look at the house without you, using photos, public records and a visit on our side. You don’t have to fly in or meet anyone at the door.
- Close from a distance. A Georgia closing attorney prepares the paperwork, and out-of-state sellers can usually sign by mail or with a mobile notary near them. Ask us how it would work where you live.
- Keep your tax bills in view. Georgia property tax bills go to the mailing address on file with the county. If you moved, a call to the county tax commissioner’s office keeps them from getting lost.
- Inherited or abandoned the house? Many vacant house owners inherited the property and never moved in. See how selling an inherited house works, including when probate isn’t finished.
- No one on site? We can coordinate access with whoever has a key, such as a neighbor, a property manager or a relative. No key, or need the locks changed? We can work with a locksmith to rekey the house if needed.
- Florida too. We buy in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and other Florida cities.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Your closing attorney or a Georgia attorney can confirm the details for your situation.
Your Options for a Vacant House
Selling for cash isn’t the only choice for a vacant house, and it isn’t right for everyone. Here’s how the common options compare.
| Option | What it is | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Keep holding it | Pay the taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep and wait | You plan to move in or use the house soon, or you’re waiting on a family decision |
| Rent it out | Find a tenant and manage the property. Tired of tenants later? See how to sell a rental property | You’re nearby, the house is in rentable shape and you want income |
| Fix it up and list it | Make repairs, stage it and sell on the market for the best price | The house is in good shape, you have equity and time, and someone can handle showings |
| Sell to a cash buyer | One as-is sale, no repairs, showings or commissions, and you can close from far away | You want the costs and worry to end, the house needs work, or you live out of town |
If another option fits better, we’ll say so. If a cash sale fits, you get a fair offer and a simple closing.
Cash Sale vs. Listing vs. Holding On
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 vacant house is worth about $250,000, the mortgage payoff is $100,000, and taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep add up to about $800 a month.
| Keep holding it | List with an agent | Sell to Southeast Homebuyers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | No end date, and the bills keep coming | Often months of prep, showings and waiting for a buyer’s loan | Offer in 24 hours, close on your timeline |
| Commissions and costs | About $9,600 a year in carrying costs in this example | About 8-9% of the price: 5-6% commission, 2% closing costs, 1% concessions | No commissions, and we can pay closing costs |
| Repairs and showings | Any damage keeps growing | Likely needed, and someone has to be there for showings | None. We buy as-is. |
| What you could walk away with | Nothing yet, and less each month | About $127,500-$130,000 if it sells at full price (before repairs and carrying costs) | A $215,000 offer leaves about $115,000 after the payoff, with no commissions or repair costs |
A cash offer is lower than a full-price sale. That’s the trade: speed, certainty and no more bills for a lower number. If there’s a lot of equity, the house is in good shape and you can wait out a few months of carrying costs, listing can put more money on the table. If you want it off your plate, a cash sale is often the better way to sell a vacant house.
What Sellers Say About Us
★★★★★
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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★★★★★
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.
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★★★★★
Easiest closing ever! Easy folks to work with. They took care of everything!
Cindy T.
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Why Owners of a Vacant House Call Us
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. Most owners of a vacant house want the same thing: an honest answer and an end to the worry. We explain what we can offer and why, answer questions plainly and handle the details, even when you’re hundreds of miles away. If listing the house or renting it would leave you better off, we’ll tell you.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (866) 780-8169.
Selling a Vacant House: Questions
Can I sell a vacant house as-is in Georgia?
Yes. We buy a vacant house in any condition, with the trash, the damage and the overgrown yard. You don’t need to clean, repair or stage anything first.
Do I have to be there to sell?
No. Many sellers live in another city or state. We can work from photos and records, and you can sign from where you are, by mail or with a mobile notary, with a Georgia closing attorney handling the closing.
Will my homeowners insurance cover a vacant house?
It depends on your policy. Many policies limit coverage after the house has been empty for a set time, often 30 to 60 days, so it’s smart to check with your insurer. This is general information, not insurance advice.
What if someone has broken in or is living in the house?
Call the local police first. Don’t confront anyone. Then call us. We can still talk about buying the property and tell you honestly what the next steps look like.
What about code violations or unpaid taxes on the house?
Tell us what notices you’ve received. We often buy houses with liens, city notices or back taxes, and the closing attorney can pay them from the proceeds. See also selling before a foreclosure sale if you’re behind on the mortgage.
I inherited a vacant house. Can I still sell?
Often yes, even if probate isn’t finished. Read how selling an inherited house works, or call us and we’ll walk through your situation.
How fast can you close?
We make a cash offer within 24 hours once we have the details on the property. Closing happens on your timeline.
Do you buy a vacant house in Florida too?
Yes. We buy in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and other Florida cities, and the same approach applies.
Ready to talk? Get your fair cash offer today, or read more about how we buy a vacant house and our FAQ.
Where We Buy
We buy every kind of vacant house 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.
Free Vacant Home and Housing Help and Resources
- Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance: insurance questions and consumer help
- Florida Department of Financial Services: insurance consumer services
- USPS: forward your mail if you’ve moved
- Georgia Legal Aid: free civil legal help
- CFPB: Find a Housing Counselor: HUD-approved counselors near you
Be careful with pressure to sign fast. A real buyer never asks you to pay fees up front or to sign over your deed before closing, and uses a reputable closing attorney or title company. That matters most when you can’t see the house or the buyer in person.
Ready to Sell Your Vacant House? 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, insurance or tax advice. Talk to a Georgia attorney, your insurer or a tax professional about your situation.