Many sellers face adversity when selling their homes. There are all kinds of things that happen to a property to make a homeowner feel the house is unsellable. Selling your house to the owner can seem like a lot of work and risk especially if you are dealing with water damage. In our latest post, we will discuss how to manage and sell a house with water damage in Weatherford.
Let’s face it, water damage is a big deal. Water can wreak havoc on many aspects of your home. Repair costs can climb to unbelievable heights if the problem isn’t remedied right away. Properties like this aren’t usually found on the MLS and are often avoided by many agents. Luckily, there is still a market for these homes! Many direct buyers such as TMC Property Solutions will often buy a house as-is, but, generally, you don’t get the best price in this situation because of the repair costs. If you want to sell a house with water damage, learn more about how to do it here!
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Sell A House With Water Damage in Weatherford
Don’t Wait
Water can cause a ton of problems to your house. As soon as you know there is a problem, seek to have it repaired right away. Mold can begin growing only a few hours after exposure. As soon as possible, stop the flow of water to the area. Immediately begin cleaning, drying, and disinfecting. These tips from FEMA will help you handle mold and mildew in your home. Let your insurance company know of the damage and hire a professional water damage restoration company right away. The longer you wait, the more damage will be caused.
Damages Can Be Extensive
So many people will spend money on repairs, only to set off a chain reaction of costs. In addition to causing mold, water can get into electrical systems, damage wood, and can compromise the home’s overall structural integrity. Drywall can be destroyed as well as paneling and carpeting. Depending on the leak or flood, personal items may be lost as well. Water can be very destructive, but this still does not make your home unsellable. Keep an accurate record of all repairs and share this information with all prospective buyers.
Be Upfront
A distressed house will often require many repairs to be made and not every buyer is looking for a distressed home. In fact, very few will be open to the idea. From the very beginning, let your agent and prospective buyers know of the damage. Has an inspection been done before listing, ensuring interested parties that the damage has been repaired? Have your claims backed up by having a report from a mold specialist, giving the property the green light. When buyers hear “water damage” it can cause them to run the other way fast. By having the paperwork saying the house has been repaired, you will provide your buyers with the peace of mind they need to make an offer. Not disclosing damages can cost you big time. You don’t want something to be discovered down the road that could lead to financial repercussions or even a lawsuit, not to mention being unethical.
Make sure you are dealing with a reputable company such as TMC Property Solutions. We make things straightforward, simple, and transparent from start to finish. A good homebuyer will never pressure you to sell. Rather we will work together to find a solution that works for you!
The Inspection
Be prepared for something to come up in the home inspection as a result of the water damage. Water often causes problems we don’t see right away. A home inspector may discover damages hidden below the surface. It is for this reason, that many homeowners will opt to have an inspection done before the home is listed. By being proactive, repairs can be made before a buyer finds them for themselves.
Sell Direct
Should you do a direct sale to a real estate investor or, should you list with an agent? You might consider working with local real estate investors such as TMC Property Solutions who will buy your house from you directly, close quickly- usually within a few days or on a date of your choice, and you never pay closing costs or commissions. By selling your house directly to TMC Property Solutions, you will be able to get rid of your unwanted house in Weatherford without any cost or hassle. We will evaluate your Weatherford house, estimate repair costs, and make you a fair and honest offer on the property as-is. You will be able to quickly and easily sell your water-damaged house without having to make any repairs or wait around for a buyer. Many homeowners who are dealing with water damage opt to go this route and “be done with it”. It can save time, and money and help you avoid the hassle of trying to get your house ready for the MLS.
And although selling to an investor might not be the right choice for everyone, it might be right for you to get your house SOLD fast. Watch the short video below we created for you…
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Are you ready to sell a Weatherford house? Even if there is water damage, we can help! Send us a message or give us a call today!
So what are your options at this point? Call TMC Property Solutions at (817) 550-5069 Opt# 1 24/7 or send us a message to learn more about receiving your no-obligation offer or simply answer a few simple questions here, and we’ll be back in touch shortly.
If we can’t help you, we probably know someone that can, so give us a call today.
There is a way you avoid the costs of repairs, listing, and waiting for the right buyer, and that is to sell your Weatherford house as-is. At TMC Property Solutions, we buy all sorts of distressed Weatherford houses. We will buy your house as it is right now, handling any of the problems that come along with it. If your Weatherford house qualifies, we can make you a quick and fair cash offer, then you decide if this new way to sell your home works for you or not, so reach out to us today.
TMC Property Solutions is a Veteran owned/family-run business and has been helping families across the DFW Metroplex since the year 2000, “buying houses fast“, providing solutions that work – cash in hand and/or debt relief. We are an accredited business and A+ rated members of the Fort Worth BBB.
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