Houses with big problems
Sell a North Carolina house that needs major repairs.
A failing roof, a cracked foundation, water damage or a fire. We buy houses across North Carolina in their current condition. After closing the repair work is ours, and no contractor bills ever come to you.
Who calls us
Owners who saw the repair bid and decided to sell instead.
Many owners reach us after a contractor quoted a price they could not justify, or after a buyer walked away over the inspection. Others already know the work is more than they want to take on.
Repair lists grow quickly on rental houses and on homes where the mortgage has fallen behind. If that sounds like yours, see selling a rental home or stopping a foreclosure. We buy houses with problems throughout North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast.
- The roof leaks or is close to worn out
- There are foundation cracks or sloping floors
- Water or fire has damaged the house
- The wiring, plumbing or heating and cooling is old or failing
- There are code problems or years of put-off maintenance
Three routes
Three ways to sell a house with serious repairs.
Fix it first, then list it
This route can bring the top price. The repair money comes out of your pocket first, contractors set the schedule, and the taxes, insurance and utilities keep running until a buyer closes.
List it in its current shape
Buyers who need a mortgage may struggle to get approved on a house with major defects, and the inspection report can send the price back to the negotiating table after you sign a contract.
Sell it to us as it is
Our written cash offer covers the house exactly as it stands. There is no repair bill, no commission and no buyer's loan waiting on approval.
If the house would be worth much more once repaired, ask us about our Equity Protection Program. It combines a fast cash offer with the higher prices houses can bring on the open market, and we will tell you whether your house is a fit.
How we price
How we arrive at a price for a North Carolina fixer-upper.
Our number comes from the location, the list of repairs, how old the house and its systems are, what updating it would take, what comparable houses within a mile sold for recently, and how many buyers are looking right now. We then show you how each of those shaped the offer.
Our price includes a fair discount, and we want you to know why. We usually spend tens of thousands of dollars on repairs and updates after we buy. What you get in exchange is cash, a closing date you pick and none of the work. Each stage of the sale is described on our how we buy houses page.
- Describe the problems you know about.
Share what you know about the roof, any water, the foundation or the wiring. Inspection reports and contractor bids are not required.
- A specialist tours the house.
One visit lets us see each room, the major systems and everything that needs fixing.
- The offer arrives in writing.
You have no obligation to accept it. Compare it with what you would net after paying for repairs and a listing.
- Close when it suits you.
Your closing is handled by a North Carolina real estate attorney, who pays off any mortgage or liens from the sale money. Once the title is clear, closing can take as little as seven days, and from then on the repairs are our problem.
What sellers said
Owners who sold without fixing a thing.
Very professional, always responded and quick to get to the bottom line, no hassles and always maintained a transparent relationship. Randy
Thanks to the wonderful people I worked with at Barrington it was quick and everything went as expected no surprises. Thank you for buying my home.
The Barrington team was great at keeping me informed during the sale process. Their team was professional and made the selling process stress-free!
Questions about repairs
Read this before you hire a contractor.
Do I have to repair my North Carolina house before you buy it?
No. We buy houses in their current condition, so the roof, plumbing, floors and everything else can stay as they are. The price reflects the house today, and we take on the work after closing.
Do you buy houses damaged by fire or water?
Yes. We buy houses with fire or water damage, as well as houses with roof, foundation or code problems.
Should I get inspections or repair quotes first?
You don't need either one. Share what you know, and we check the rest when we visit. A report or quote you already have is helpful, though nobody requires it.
Can I leave furniture and junk behind?
Yes. Take the things you want, and we clear out anything left behind after the closing.
Will I pay fees or a commission?
No agent is involved, so there is no commission, and we charge no fees. We can often pay your closing costs and the attorney fees on top of that, so ask us about it for your house.
Let us know what needs fixing.
Share the address, and a specialist will call to talk through what is wrong and book one visit.
No repair bill
Let us take on the repairs when you sell.
We make one visit, give you one written offer and charge no fees. With a clear title, we can close in about seven days.