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Sell a Damaged House in Hatch
A fire, a burst pipe or a shifting foundation can make a sale feel out of reach. We purchase damaged property in its current condition, and you pay nothing in fees or commission. First, we tell you plainly whether a modest fix would net you more, so the decision stays with you.
When an as-is sale is the better choice
Some damage pays to fix before selling. A broken window, a water heater that quit or a loose section of stucco can be cheap to address and lift what a retail buyer will pay. When we see that, we say so, even if you sell to someone else in the end. An honest answer serves you better than a quick signature.
Other damage changes the math entirely. A roof that leaked through monsoon season and soaked the ceiling joists. A kitchen fire that reached the wiring. A slab that shifted and cracked the walls. Repairs on that scale mean contractors, permits, inspections and months of carrying costs before a buyer with a loan will consider the house. That is when an as-is cash sale fits best.
When it does, the terms are simple. We cover every closing cost tied to the sale. There is no appraisal, no inspection and no financing contingency, and you choose the closing date.
What comes with selling us a damaged house
- Free 5-minute walk-through
- In person or over video, you walk us through the damage while we take notes. It takes about five minutes and is free.
- An honest repair-or-sell answer
- We tell you which repairs would likely pay for themselves and which would not. If a small fix and a regular sale would put you ahead, we walk you through why.
- A free, no-obligation cash offer
- If selling as-is is the better move, we make a fair offer and show how the roof, structure and systems shaped it. Go over it by phone or at our office, with no pressure to accept.
- Walk away from the mess
- Water-stained drywall, smoke-damaged cabinets and anything else you would rather not deal with can stay. We buy the property as it stands.
- Nothing taken out for the sale
- We pay title, escrow and the other selling costs. With no agent commission and no fee to us, the number we agree on is the number you plan with.
- Word from us until closing
- Our communication is guaranteed through closing, provided title clears. You will always know where the sale stands.
Signs a damaged house may be better sold as-is
Contractor bids keep growing
The first contractor finds rot, the second finds more. When each estimate opens a new problem, the final cost is hard to predict.
The insurance payout fell short
A denied or partial claim can leave a gap between what the work costs and what you have available to spend on it.
Financed buyers cannot close
Buyers using a loan need an appraisal and an inspection. Active leaks, exposed wiring or structural cracks often stop those loans before they start.
Water sat too long
Moisture left behind walls or under flooring leads to mold and warped subfloor. The longer it sits, the more of the structure it reaches.
You cannot manage the work
Restoration needs someone to hire crews, meet inspectors and check the finish. If you live elsewhere or simply do not have the time, a cash sale removes that job entirely.
How the sale works, step by step
- 1
Tell us about the damage
Call and describe what happened and when. A few details on the roof, water and utilities help us prepare.
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Five-minute walk-through
We see the property with you, on site or by video. If parts of it are unsafe to enter, we work from what can be seen safely.
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An honest answer and an offer
We tell you whether fixing or selling makes more sense. If selling does, you receive a free, no-obligation cash offer.
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You choose the closing date
Pick the date that fits your plans. We handle the paperwork and keep you informed as title work moves forward.
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Close and step away
Sign, receive your funds and leave the damage behind. Nothing is left for you to finish or clean up.
How we arrive at the number
We look at each property separately. Our starting point is what it would be worth fully restored, and from there we subtract the real cost and time of the work needed to get it there. Any mortgage or liens are paid from the proceeds, and we show you that math before you agree to anything.
- Type and extent of damage
- Cosmetic smoke staining is very different from a fire that burned into the framing. Contained water damage is different from water that spread through several rooms.
- Roof and structure
- Flat and low-slope roofs, foundation movement and cracked block or adobe walls are the most costly to put right. These weigh most heavily on the offer.
- Wiring, plumbing and cooling
- Damaged electrical, failed supply lines or a ruined evaporative cooler each add work and permits. Systems that still function help the number.
- Size, lot and finished value
- A larger house or lot generally holds a higher value once restored, which supports a stronger offer even with significant damage.
- Title and liens
- Unpaid liens, back taxes or unclear ownership affect timing and what reaches you at closing. We explain each item plainly.
Damaged house questions
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Should I clean up after a fire or leak before your visit?
Please don't. Seeing the damage untouched gives us a truer picture. Keep what you want and leave everything else.
Do I need to file an insurance claim before selling?
That depends on your policy and circumstances, and we do not act as your adjuster. We can explain how an open claim or a payout typically works with a sale, so you know what to ask your insurer.
Will you be honest if repairing makes more sense?
We will. If a small repair and a regular sale would probably net you more, we say so on the walk-through, and the choice is yours.
What if the house is too unsafe to go inside?
We can still buy it. A video walk-through, the outside and whatever is safe to see are enough. No one has to step into a room with a weak ceiling or floor.
What if I choose not to sell to you?
Nothing changes for you, and the offer has no obligation. Even if we are not the right buyer, we steer you to the best other contact for your situation, such as someone who does restoration work or handles a regular sale.
Find out what the property is worth as-is
Start with a five-minute walk-through, in person or by video. We will tell you honestly whether to repair or sell, then make a fair offer if selling is the better path.