What Repairs Do You NOT Have to Make When Selling Your House for Cash?
When you sell your house for cash to Dominion Properties, you do not have to make repairs before selling. That includes major problems like an old roof, plumbing or electrical issues, water damage, and HVAC problems, as well as smaller cosmetic issues like old carpet, damaged walls, outdated kitchens, and peeling paint.
Selling a house that needs repairs can feel like a large project. You may wonder if you need to replace the roof, update the kitchen, fix the plumbing, or paint the entire house before you can sell it.
The answer depends on how you choose to sell.
If you list your home on the traditional market, repairs can affect buyer interest, inspections, negotiations, and financing. You may decide to make some repairs before listing or agree to repairs after a buyer's inspection.
A cash sale can work differently.
When you sell directly to Dominion Properties, you can sell the house in its current condition. You do not have to complete repairs before selling.
Here are some of the common repairs homeowners can skip.
1. Roof Repairs or Replacement
An older or damaged roof can be expensive to repair or replace.
Problems may include:
Missing shingles
Small leaks
Storm damage
An aging roof
Damaged flashing
Worn roofing materials
You do not have to replace the roof before selling your house to us. We look at the roof's current condition when evaluating the property.
2. Kitchen Updates
You do not need a newly remodeled kitchen to sell your house for cash.An older kitchen may have worn cabinets, old countertops, dated flooring, or older appliances.
Those updates are not required when selling to us.
This can be helpful if you do not want to spend money remodeling a kitchen in a house you plan to sell.
3. Bathroom Remodeling
Bathrooms are another area where homeowners may think they need to make improvements before selling.
You may have:
Older tile
A worn vanity
Dated fixtures
Damaged flooring
An older tub or shower
You do not have to remodel the bathroom before selling to us. The home can be sold in its current condition.
4. Plumbing Repairs
Plumbing problems can be minor or serious.
A house may have leaking faucets, damaged pipes, slow drains, older plumbing, or fixtures that need to be replaced.
When selling directly to us, you do not have to hire a plumber and complete these repairs first. The existing plumbing condition will be considered when we evaluate the house.
5. Electrical Repairs
Older homes sometimes need electrical work.
This may include outlets that do not work, an older electrical panel, damaged fixtures, or other electrical problems.
Electrical repairs should be handled by qualified professionals when needed. However, you do not have to complete those repairs before selling your house to Dominion.
6. Heating and Air Conditioning Repairs
Replacing a furnace, boiler, heat pump, or air-conditioning system can be a major expense.
If your HVAC system is old, damaged, or no longer working properly, you can still sell your house to us. You do not have to install a new system before the sale.
7. Water Damage Repairs
Water damage can happen because of a roof leak, broken pipe, basement leak, appliance failure, or other problem.
The amount of damage can vary greatly from one house to another.
If your home has water damage, you do not have to repair it before contacting Dominion. We buy homes with water damage and consider the condition when making our offer.
8. Flooring Repairs
Flooring can show years of use.
Your house may have:
Stained carpet
Scratched hardwood
Broken tiles
Worn vinyl
Damaged flooring
You do not have to replace the flooring before selling to us.
9. Painting and Drywall Repairs
Fresh paint can improve how a home looks, but it is not required for a cash sale to Dominion Properties.
You can also leave common drywall and cosmetic problems as they are. These might include holes, cracks, stains, scuff marks, or damaged sections of drywall.
10. Larger Property Repairs
Some houses need more than cosmetic improvements.There may be years of deferred maintenance or more serious damage to the property.
A house that needs major repairs can still be considered for a cash sale.
You should tell us what you know about the home's condition. We can then evaluate the property as it stands instead of requiring you to repair it before we make an offer.
Does Selling As-Is Mean the Repairs Don't Matter?
No. This is an important difference to understand.
Selling as-is means you do not have to complete the repairs before selling. It does not mean the condition of the house has no effect on its value.
We consider the home's condition when we make an offer.
For example, a house that needs a new roof and HVAC system will be evaluated differently from a similar house where those items were recently replaced.
The benefit of selling as-is is that you do not have to pay for the work, find contractors, or wait for the repairs to be completed before selling.
Do You Have to Clean the House?
You do not have to clean or stage your home before selling to Dominion.
There is no need to prepare the property for professional photos, open houses, or repeated buyer showings. One of our homebuyers will complete one walkthrough of the property, and that’s it.
We want to see the house in its current condition.
Do You Have to Remove Everything From the House?
No. If there are belongings you do not want to take with you, you can leave them behind.
Take the furniture, personal belongings, and other items you want. We can handle the unwanted items left in the house after the sale.
This can be useful for homeowners who are downsizing, moving out of state, or dealing with a house that has accumulated many belongings over the years.
How Does Selling a House As-Is to Dominion Properties Work?
The process starts with a conversation about your property.
One of our local homebuyers will then complete one walkthrough of the house. You do not have to make repairs or clean the property before the walkthrough. We evaluate the home in its current condition and make a fair, no-obligation cash offer.
If the offer works for you, we can discuss a closing date that fits your situation. If you do not want to accept the offer, you do not have to.
If you do not want to spend time and money repairing the property before selling, an as-is cash sale is a simple, stress-free option to consider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to make repairs before selling my house for cash?
Not when selling directly to Dominion Properties. We buy houses as-is, so you do not have to complete repairs before the sale.
Can I sell a house that needs major repairs?
Yes. A house that needs significant work can still be considered for a cash sale. The property's condition will be taken into account when the offer is made.
Do I need to replace an old roof before selling?
No. You do not have to replace an old or damaged roof before selling your house to Dominion.
Can I sell my house with plumbing or electrical problems?
Yes. Plumbing and electrical problems do not have to be repaired before selling to us. We evaluate the property in its current condition.
Can I sell a house with water damage?
Yes. Dominion buys homes with water damage as-is. The type and amount of damage will be considered when evaluating the property.
Does selling as-is mean repairs do not affect the offer?
No. The condition of the house is part of the property's value and is considered when we make an offer. Selling as-is means you are not required to complete those repairs yourself before the sale.
Do I have to clean out the house before selling?
No. When selling to Dominion, you can take the belongings you want and leave unwanted items behind.
Is it better to repair my house or sell it as-is?
It depends on the cost of the repairs, your timeline, the condition of the property, and how you want to sell. Compare the likely costs and benefits of making repairs with the option of selling the house in its current condition.