ServicesDamaged Houses
Sell a Damaged House in Van Horn
Burned kitchen, collapsed ceiling, a roof that let the rain in for months. We buy damaged houses as-is, with no repairs and no commission. You stay out of the unsafe parts, we handle the rest, and you choose the closing date.
A Damaged House Is Hard to Sell the Usual Way
Most buyers need a loan. Most lenders won't touch a house with a bad roof, live wiring, mold or a cracked foundation. That leaves you two choices: pay for repairs first, or sell it as it is.
We buy it as it is. No appraisal, no inspection, no financing contingency. Our offer is based on what we see on a short walk-through, and the repairs become our problem after closing.
We also keep safety front and center. A damaged house can hurt people. Soft floors, hanging drywall, exposed wires and wet insulation are real hazards. We never ask you to go into a room that isn't safe, and we never ask you to fix anything before we buy.
What You Get When We Buy a Damaged House
- A careful walk-through
- We look at the house in about five minutes, and it costs you nothing. If a room looks unsafe, we look from the doorway and note it. Nobody climbs on a weak roof or steps on a sagging floor to make an offer.
- A cash offer as-is
- You get a free, no-obligation cash offer for the house in its current condition. Damage, debris and all.
- No repairs, no fees
- You don't patch the roof, tear out wet carpet or hire an electrician. There are $0 fees and $0 commission.
- Closing costs covered
- We pay the closing costs that come with the sale. The number on our offer is the number you keep, less any loan, lien or tax still owed on the property.
- Your timeline
- You choose the closing date. Some people want it done fast. Others need a few weeks to sort out an insurance claim or move belongings out.
- Help even if we don't buy
- If our offer isn't the right fit, we still hand you the name of the best other contact we can find for you. You hang up with a next step either way.
Signs It's Time to Sell the House As-Is
The repair bids keep growing
One contractor finds rot behind the drywall. The next finds bad wiring. When every estimate is bigger than the last, selling as-is can make more sense.
Parts of the house aren't safe
Fire damage, a sagging ceiling or a floor that gives under your feet. If you won't let family in certain rooms, a buyer with a loan won't get through either.
Water has been sitting
Old leaks and storm water lead to mold and weak framing. The longer it sits, the more it spreads.
You can't afford to fix it
Insurance paid less than you hoped, or there was no coverage at all. Selling as-is means you don't have to front the money.
It's sitting empty and getting worse
An empty damaged house invites break-ins and more weather damage. Out here, spring wind and summer storms find every loose shingle.
How a Damaged House Sale Works
- 1
Call and tell us what happened
Give us the address and a quick description. Fire, flood, roof, foundation, whatever it is. We'll set up a time that works.
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Short, safe walk-through
We see the house for about five minutes. You can meet us there or stay away. We can also talk it over by phone or video first if you'd rather not go back inside.
- 3
Get your cash offer
We explain the number in plain words. We tell you what the damage did to it, so you're not guessing.
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Pick a closing date
You choose the day. We handle the closing paperwork and cover the closing costs. Take what you want from the house and leave the rest.
What Shapes Our Offer on a Damaged House
There are no fees to pay us, so this isn't about what the sale costs you. It's about what moves the offer up or down. We walk you through each item so the number makes sense.
- How bad the damage is
- A burned-out kitchen is different from a whole-house fire. A single roof leak is different from months of water in the walls.
- What's under the surface
- Foundation movement, wiring and plumbing matter most. Damage to the structure costs more to fix than damage to finishes.
- Size and layout
- Square footage, the number of rooms and the lot all play a part, just as they would for any house.
- Title and what's owed
- Liens, back taxes or a loan balance get paid at closing. They don't stop a sale, but they change what you take home.
Damaged House Questions
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Can I sell if I have an open insurance claim?
Often, yes. We aren't adjusters and can't tell you what your policy pays. We can explain how the sale and the claim usually fit together, and you can check the details with your insurer before you pick a closing date.
Do I need to clean up or remove debris first?
No. Leave the burned cabinets, the wet carpet and the broken drywall. Take the belongings you want and we deal with what's left after closing.
What if the house is too dangerous to go inside?
Then nobody goes inside the dangerous parts. We look from safe spots, use photos you already have, and talk it through by phone or video. We would rather adjust the offer than have anyone get hurt.
Will you still buy it with foundation or mold problems?
Yes. Those are some of the most common reasons people call us. There is no inspection or appraisal standing in the way.
What if I decide not to sell to you?
That's fine. The walk-through and offer are free and carry no obligation. Before we hang up, we'll give you the best other person or office we know to call next, so you aren't starting from scratch.
Stop Paying for a House You Can't Use
Tell us what happened to the house and we'll set up a short walk-through. You get a straight cash offer, and you never have to fix a thing or walk into a room that isn't safe.