Sell a Vacant House
An empty house still costs money every month and needs someone to watch it. A direct sale can end those costs without fixing or furnishing the house first.
The real costs of a vacant house
- Property taxes, insurance, and utilities you still pay
- Lawn care, snow removal, and routine upkeep
- Risk of break-ins, vandalism, and unnoticed leaks
- Possible city notices for tall grass or exterior issues
Check your insurance
Many homeowner policies limit coverage when a house has been vacant for an extended period, commonly 60 consecutive days. Ask your insurance agent whether you need a vacancy policy or endorsement while you decide what to do.
Selling a vacant house as-is
Vacant houses often need more work after sitting, such as plumbing that has not been used, pests, or mold. We expect that and price it in, so you do not need to bring the house back to move-in condition.
Be sure to compare. A direct offer may be lower than what you could get by listing on the open market. You are trading some price for convenience and certainty. We encourage you to weigh both.
How it works
Tell us about your house
Complete a quick form with the property address and some basic information, or call us.
Receive an offer
Our team reviews the property, talks with you about its condition, and presents an offer.
Choose your closing date
If the offer works for you, we coordinate with a title company and arrange a closing that fits your situation.
Questions about sell a vacant house
Do I need to turn the utilities back on?
It helps for our walkthrough if power and water are on, but we can work around it. Tell us what is connected.
The house has been empty for years. Is that a problem?
No. Long vacancy is common in the houses we look at.
Can you buy if I live out of state?
Yes. Most of the process can be handled by phone, email, and a title company, and many title companies can arrange remote or mail-away signing.
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Ready to see your options?
Request a no-obligation offer in a few minutes, or call us and talk it through.