Selling a house that needs work

We plan on renovating every house we buy, so the condition it’s in now matters less to us than it does to a buyer with a mortgage. We buy houses with:

• Foundation cracks, settling, or a wet basement
• Roof leaks or a roof at the end of its life
• Failed or root-clogged sewer lines
• Old wiring, a small electrical panel, or galvanized plumbing
• Fire, smoke, or water damage
• Mold
• A house full of belongings, or years of deferred maintenance
• Code violations or unfinished projects

You don’t need inspections or bids

We do our own walkthrough and price the repairs ourselves. You don’t need to get contractor estimates, an inspection, or an engineer’s report first. If you already have one, send it, and it helps us price the house faster.

Why repairs sink regular sales

A buyer using a mortgage usually gets an inspection, and their lender gets an appraisal. Big problems like a foundation, sewer line, or roof can lead to repair demands, a lower price, or a lender who won’t lend on the house as it is. When we buy, there’s no buyer’s lender to satisfy, and we plan for those repairs in our offer.

Code violations

If the city or county has sent you a notice about the house, send it to us. We can usually buy a house with open code violations and take on fixing them after closing.

Where we buy

We buy houses in Wichita, Andover, Augusta, Derby, Goddard, Haysville, Park City, and other towns in Sedgwick and Butler counties. See all areas.

Other situations

• Inherited a house

  Selling a house that's in probate, in a trust, or still in a parent's name.

• Behind on payments

  Selling before a sheriff's sale, and what to try first.

• Behind on property taxes

  Selling a house with back taxes, and the refunds to check first.

• Rental with tenants

  Selling a rental without evicting anyone or waiting for the lease to end.

• Divorce or separation

  Selling a shared house on a timeline both owners can agree on.