You’ve seen the signs: “We buy houses as-is.” But what does that actually mean? When we say as-is, we mean you sell the house exactly the way it is today. No repairs, no cleanup, no inspection to pass, and no lower number after the walkthrough.
Not every buyer means the same thing by it, so it’s worth knowing the difference.
What does “as-is” mean when you sell to us?
It means the condition is priced in before you sign. In plain terms:
- No repairs. Roof, foundation, wiring, a dated kitchen. Leave it.
- No cleanup. Take what you want and leave the rest behind.
- No inspection to pass. We walk the property ourselves, usually in about twenty minutes.
- No renegotiating. The number we write is the number you close on.
Condition is one of the things we look at, along with location and recent sales nearby. We price every repair at what the work actually costs us, and we show you that math line by line in the written offer. Our guide on how cash buyers calculate an offer goes through it in detail.
Is an as-is listing the same thing?
Not quite. You can list a house as-is with an agent, which tells buyers you won’t make repairs. But a buyer who’s financing still needs a lender to approve the deal, and inspections can still turn up surprises.
Some buyers make an offer and then come back with a lower number after the inspection. That’s the part we don’t do. Once we put an offer in writing, it’s the offer we honor.
Do you still have to disclose problems?
Yes, but only what you already know. Under Virginia’s Residential Property Disclosure Act, you have to tell a buyer about the material defects you’re aware of. You don’t have to go investigate, inspect, or warrant anything you don’t know about.
Selling as-is takes most of that weight off. We price the condition before you sign, so there’s nothing to hide and nothing to fix.
When is selling as-is not your best move?
If the house only needs light work and you have the time and money to handle it, fixing it up and listing may net you more. If that’s true for your house, we’ll tell you so.
As-is makes the most sense when the repairs are big, the timeline is short, or you just don’t want to manage contractors. If that sounds like you, read selling a house that needs major repairs.
Quick answers about selling as-is
Do you buy houses with fire or water damage?
Yes. Fire, smoke, flood, mold, roof leaks. We handle the remediation ourselves after closing.
What about code violations?
Bring them. We handle the remediation after closing, so the city’s letters become our problem, not yours.
Will you lower the offer after you see the house?
No. We see the house before we write the offer, and the number in writing is the one we close on.
See what as-is is worth for your house
Call (804) 735-7979 or read how it works. We’ll send a written offer within 24 hours, and you’re never obligated to take it.
