ServicesDamaged Houses
Sell a Damaged House in Dona Ana
Fire, water, mold, a failed roof or a cracked slab. We buy damaged houses as-is, with no repairs and no commissions. It starts with a free 5-minute walk-through. Then we tell you plainly what we found and what we can offer, before you decide anything.
When selling a damaged house as-is makes sense
Some houses get past the point where fixing them makes sense for the owner. The repair bill is bigger than the payoff, the insurance claim stalled, or you just don't want to run a crew for six months. In those cases, selling as-is is often the simpler road.
We look first and talk second. On the walk-through we note what is damaged, what looks sound and what we could not see. You hear those findings in plain words, then you get a fair offer that reflects them. And if our offer turns out to be the wrong fit, we still connect you with whoever we think can help you better.
Around Dona Ana we often see roof leaks after summer monsoon storms, cracked stucco and settling slabs. None of that has to be fixed before you sell.
What comes with a sale to us
A free 5-minute walk-through
We check the trouble spots you show us, plus places damage likes to hide: ceilings, under sinks, around windows. We keep it brief, and there's no need to tidy up beforehand.
Our findings come first
You hear what we noticed, what repairs it probably means and how that changes our number. We don't make an offer until we've had that talk.
Nothing to fix or haul away
Burned cabinets, soaked drywall and old furniture can all stay. We take the house in whatever state it's in.
Zero commission and zero fees
No agent cut and no fees come out of your proceeds. We pay the closing costs that go with the sale.
No appraisal. No inspection. No financing contingency.
Our offer doesn't wait on a lender or a buyer's inspection. With damaged houses, those are usually the steps that kill a normal sale.
A closing date you pick
Close quickly, or take the time you need to move and go through your things. The date is up to you.
Signs selling as-is may be the right call
- Repair quotes keep growing
- Every contractor who looks finds something else. When the estimate passes what you can carry, it may be time to stop.
- Insurance won't cover all of it
- Claims get denied, or they pay less than the work costs. That gap is often where owners decide to sell instead of rebuild.
- Lenders won't touch it
- Active leaks, mold or an open roof can stop a buyer's financing cold. A cash offer skips that problem.
- It sits empty and gets worse
- Water damage spreads, and an empty damaged house can draw break-ins. Our page on vacant & problem houses covers more of that.
- You are out of time or energy
- Managing repairs from far away, or after a hard year, is a lot. Selling as-is takes that job off your list.
How it works, step by step
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Give us a call
Tell us the address and what happened. A few minutes on the phone is enough to set up the walk-through.
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Show us the damage
Walk us room by room on a video call, or meet us at the property if that is easier for you. It takes about five minutes and costs nothing. We take notes and photos so you can see what we saw.
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Findings first, then a cash offer
We go over what we found and what it means for value. Then you get a free, no-obligation cash offer. Take your time with it.
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Close on your date
If you say yes, you pick the closing date. We cover closing costs, and you leave behind whatever you do not want.
What shapes your cash offer
You pay nothing to sell, so cost here means the number we offer. It comes from what the house would be worth fixed up, minus what it takes to get it there. We show you how the damage figures in, item by item.
- Type and extent of damage
- Smoke on the walls is a different job from a burned roof frame. A small leak is different from a slab that has moved.
- What is hidden underneath
- Damage hides behind drywall and under flooring. When we cannot see something, we say so and explain how we accounted for it.
- Roof and stucco condition
- Flat roofs and stucco walls are common here, and both can let water in quietly for years. Their condition moves the repair estimate a lot.
- Size and comparable sales
- Square footage, the lot and what similar fixed-up houses sell for set the starting point before damage is subtracted.
- Liens and back taxes
- Unpaid taxes or liens are paid off from the sale at closing. They rarely stop a sale, but they change what you take home.
Selling a damaged house: common questions
- Should I repair anything before getting an offer?
- No. We purchase damaged houses as they are, with no repairs. Putting a tarp over an active leak to limit damage makes sense. Cosmetic work, like painting over smoke stains, usually doesn't pay you back, so skip it.
- Is selling possible while an insurance claim is open?
- Yes. Your policy and mortgage decide how the claim payout and the sale work together, so keep your insurer informed. We can walk you through the usual steps in simple terms, but we don't act as your adjuster or rule on the claim.
- Do you buy houses with mold or a bad foundation?
- We do. Mold, settling, slab cracks and water damage all get checked during the walk-through. Each one reduces the house's value, and we explain clearly how much.
- Without an inspection, how do you judge the damage?
- Skipping the inspection means our offer isn't tied to an outside inspector's report, and we won't walk away because of one. We still look closely during the walk-through, and you get our findings before any number.
- And if I choose not to sell to you?
- No problem. The walk-through and cash offer are free and carry no obligation. If another route fits you better, we'll still point you to the right person for it, even though we won't be buying.
Get plain answers about the damage
Tell us what happened and we will set up a free 5-minute walk-through. You get our findings first, then a free, no-obligation cash offer.