Situation guide

Selling a house that needs major repairs

When a house needs a roof, a new HVAC system, foundation work, or a full renovation, the traditional market punishes it twice: buyers discount heavily, and their lenders may refuse the loan entirely.

Financing is usually the real obstacle. Conventional and government-backed loans have condition requirements, so a home with an active leak, missing systems, or structural issues can fail an appraisal even after a buyer falls in love with it. That is how deals collapse three weeks in.

A cash purchase removes the lender from the equation. We price the property based on its current condition and local comparable sales, and we assume the repair risk after closing.

Be candid about what's wrong. An honest condition report leads to a firm offer that doesn't get renegotiated later, and we'd rather know about the foundation on day one than day twenty.

When owners typically call us about this

  • Roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC failures
  • Water damage, mold, or termite history
  • Homes that won't pass a lender's condition requirements
  • Half-finished renovations
  • Houses a contractor quoted far beyond your budget

Questions about this

Should I fix anything before I call?
No. Repairs made to attract a cash buyer rarely return what they cost.
Will you re-trade the price after inspection?
Not if the condition matches what you described. We do one walkthrough and stand behind our number.

Titan Property Investors is a private real estate investor, not a law firm, brokerage, or financial advisor. This page is general information about Arkansas property situations and is not legal, tax, or financial advice.

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