As-Is House Buyers of Chicagoland

Needs repairs

Sell a house that needs major repairs.

Roof, foundation, plumbing, fire, or water damage can all be considered. You do not need to hire contractors before asking for an offer.

Start your offer

Start with the address. You are not agreeing to sell by sending it.

You can ask for an offer before hiring contractors or deciding what to fix. Tell us what you know about the roof, foundation, systems, water, fire, or other damage.

A buyer can consider major repairs as part of an as-is offer. Safe access, the total amount of work, title, insurance, permits, and local notices will affect whether a buyer can proceed and what price may make sense.

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What we do

Understand how repairs affect the offer

Repair costs depend on the scope, access, materials, permits, and location. A buyer's estimate is not a contractor bid. Ask which visible problems and repair assumptions were used to reach the offer price.

You do not need new estimates to start

Share any reports or quotes you already have, but you do not need to order several new estimates before contacting us. A buyer may still need more access, testing, or specialist input before making an offer.

Older roofs, mechanicals, plumbing, and foundations are common. Tell us what you know rather than repairing the house before you call.

Put the known condition in writing

An offer should reflect what the buyer could see safely and what you shared before signing. The contract should clearly state any inspection limits or conditions that could change the price.

As-is does not erase disclosure duties or every possible contract adjustment. Material new information, unsafe areas that could not be inspected, title issues, or a different property condition may require another conversation before closing.

Common questions

Common questions about the sale.

  • Can a house need too much work?

    Major roof, plumbing, foundation, fire, flood, and structural problems are all worth reviewing. Final fit depends on safe access, the combined scope, title, and the written offer terms.

  • How is an offer calculated for a house that needs work?

    A buyer may consider recent nearby sales, safely inspected condition, estimated repair cost, project risk, permits, and carrying cost. If the buyer decides to offer, the price and material condition assumptions should be provided in writing.

  • Do I have to get estimates for the repairs?

    Not necessarily for the initial review. Share any estimates or reports you already have. A buyer may still require additional access, testing, contractor input, or documents before making or finalizing an offer.

  • What if the foundation is bad — like visibly cracked?

    It is still worth reviewing. Foundation scope can vary widely, so safe access, inspection limits, and the written condition assumptions matter.

  • What about fire or flood damage?

    Fire- and flood-damaged houses can be considered, but they may not fit every buyer. Disclose open insurance claims, unsafe areas, and known remediation work because they can affect access, price, insurance, title, and timing.

  • What if the roof has failed?

    It may still fit, but the buyer needs to review resulting water or structural damage, safe access, insurance, and the total project before deciding whether to offer.

  • How much is a new roof or HVAC in Chicago these days?

    There is no responsible single number without scope, size, materials, permits, and access. If you are comparing repair-and-list with an as-is sale, get current written estimates from qualified local contractors.

  • Should I make repairs before listing or asking for a cash offer?

    Compare the likely result before spending the money. Ask an agent for an as-is price opinion and an estimate of the price after repairs. Then compare those likely proceeds with any direct cash offer and the cost of the work.

  • Can a buyer consider a house with mold, lead, or asbestos?

    Properties with known hazards can be considered, but severe conditions affect safe access and may not fit every buyer. Disclose what you know so testing, remediation, insurance, and legal requirements can be evaluated.

A simple first step

Ready to talk about the house?

Start with the property address and tell us a little about the house. We will explain what happens next.

Prefer to talk? 224-219-0970.

Tell us about the house

Start with the address. You are not agreeing to sell by sending it.