During 2020, the housing market saw sales and prices reach a 10-year high, and the trend look set to continue well into 2021.

So if you’re selling your home, you should have no problem finding a buyer or getting the price you want. If you happen to be selling your home as-is, you might need to try a little harder. 

These are our top tips for selling a house as-is, fast.

1. Get Help Selling a House As-Is

A good real estate agent knows how to sell a house as-is for a fair price. Theý’ll know where to advertise your property and ensure you don’t get ripped off by opportunistic buyers.

Importantly, real estate agents know what the phrase ‘selling a home as-is’ means in real estate terms. You might consider your home’s defects as a reason to list it as-is, but they might advise you that these issues don’t warrant this label.

Listing a home as-is means it needs several expensive repairs, not something minor like roof repair or a paint job. 

2. Market Your House to the Right People

The fixer-upper trend is still thriving, especially in today’s competitive real estate market. If your house is in a sought-after neighborhood or has other redeeming characteristics, make the most of these in your advertisements.

Be honest about the home’s as-is status but play up its good points too. Fixer-upper fans will view these plus-factors as a good starting point for their renovating ambitions. 

3. Contact a Cash Buyer

Several reputable investors will buy houses in any condition and pay a fair cash price for them. These investors either refurbish these run-down properties and sell them at a profit, or resell them to fixer-upper enthusiasts.

Cash investors have the time and resources to find a buyer for run-down properties, that’s why they can afford to pay cash upfront. 

In many cases, you could receive payment for your house within a few days, with a minimum amount of the usual paperwork and hassle typical of the home selling process. 

4. Improve on the Basics

Although buyers won’t expect a home in show condition when they arrive to view a house for sale as-is, the least you can do is tidy up.

Mow the lawn, declutter the interior, and clean the home before buyers arrive. These small signs create a good impression on buyers.

An untidy, dirty house is offputting and it’s embarrassing to show it off to potential buyers.  

5. Stay Honest

Listing your home as-is isn’t an excuse to withhold information from potential buyers. It’s only fair that they know what they’re in for.

Besides, they can still insist on a home inspection if they want to know exactly what repairs they’ll need to make. 

Consider Other Options

Selling a house as-is is never easy, and sometimes it’s worth refurbishing it first. In many cases, the extra expense and effort can result in a small profit you might not have achieved otherwise.

If you’re up for the challenge, browse our blog for more useful articles on how you can save money on home improvements and sell your house faster. 

Jane