Repairs you would rather skip
Sell a South Carolina house with major repair problems.
Roof leaks, foundation cracks, termite damage, water or fire damage. We buy South Carolina houses in their current condition and take on the repairs ourselves after closing, so you never have to hire a contractor.
Who calls us
Owners looking at a repair estimate they cannot cover.
The call often comes right after a contractor's estimate came in too high, or a buyer walked away once the inspection report came back. Some owners have known for a while that the work is beyond their budget or their energy.
In South Carolina, a buyer using a mortgage usually orders a CL-100, the state's wood infestation report for termites and moisture. Damage it turns up often has to be fixed before that buyer's loan can close. We buy the house with that damage still there.
Deferred repairs are common on rental houses and on homes with missed mortgage payments. If either sounds familiar, read about selling a rental home or stopping a foreclosure. We buy houses that need work throughout South Carolina.
- The roof leaks or is close to the end of its life
- There are foundation cracks or the floors are uneven
- Termites, moisture, water or fire have done damage
- The wiring, plumbing or HVAC is old or giving out
- Code problems or years of put-off maintenance have added up
Ways to sell
Three options for a house in rough shape.
Renovate and then list
The finished house may sell for the most. The catch is paying contractors out of pocket, waiting on their schedules and covering taxes, insurance and utilities until closing day.
List it in its current condition
Buyers with a mortgage may struggle to get a loan on a house with major problems, and a CL-100 or home inspection can reopen the price after you sign a contract.
Sell to us without repairs
We put a cash price in writing for the house with its problems included. There is no repair work, no commission and no buyer's loan to hold things up.
Whichever route you lean toward, it helps to have real numbers in hand. Get a written offer from us and an estimate from a contractor, then compare what each choice would leave you after costs.
How we price it
Where our offer on a South Carolina fixer-upper comes from.
Our number starts with where the house is and what it needs. We also factor in the age of the house and its major systems, the updates a buyer would expect, recent sales within a mile and how strong demand is right now. We then explain how each of those pieces shaped the offer.
We will be straight with you about the discount. We usually spend tens of thousands of dollars on repairs and updates after we buy, and the offer accounts for that. For that discount, you get paid in cash, set your own closing date and never lift a hammer. The how we buy houses page covers the rest of the process.
- Tell us what you know about the problems.
Mention any trouble you know about with the roof, leaks, the foundation, termites or the wiring. Inspection reports and contractor bids are not required.
- We visit the house once.
During that walk-through, a specialist looks over the problem areas, the major systems and every room.
- Our offer comes to you in writing.
You are free to turn it down, so weigh it against what fixing and listing would leave you after costs.
- Pick your closing date.
A South Carolina attorney supervises the closing, which can take about seven days when the title is clear. From that point on, the repairs are our problem.
Sellers in their own words
People who sold without fixing a thing.
This company bought my house with very little effort on my part. They were friendly and responsive and I would recommend them to others looking to sell their house hassle free.
Everyone at Barrington Acquisitions was great to work with. They worked diligently to get my property sold and went out of their way to make the sale would go through smoothly. They are customer oriented and customer focused. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to sell their home.
We are very happy and satisfied with the transaction and process for the sale of our property. We are sorry to see it go, but we understood our health situations and life limitations. We hope a new family will have happy life like we did for many years.
Questions about repairs
Read this before you hire a contractor.
Does anything need fixing before you will buy?
No. Since we buy houses as-is, the roof, plumbing, floors and everything else can stay exactly as they are. The offer reflects the current condition, and the work is ours after closing.
What about termite, fire or water damage?
We buy houses with all three, as well as houses with roof, foundation or code problems. Anything a CL-100 report would flag can stay with the house for us to handle.
Is it worth paying for an inspection before you call us?
You can skip it. Describe the problems you know about, and our visit covers everything else. If you already paid for a report or a quote, send it along, since it helps.
What happens to the junk and old furniture?
Take only what you want to keep. Whatever is left becomes ours to haul away after closing.
Is there a commission or any fees?
No. Without an agent involved, there is no commission to pay. It is also worth asking about the rest, since we can often pay your closing costs and the attorney fees.
Describe the repairs the house needs.
Send the address, and a specialist will call to talk through the repairs and schedule one visit.
No contractor needed
Hand us the house and the repair list along with it.
You will see us once, get our price on paper and pay nothing in fees. With a clear title, the closing can happen in about seven days.