Selling As-Is: What Does It Mean & When Is It Necessary?

There’s no real right or wrong way to sell your home. So long as you follow federal and state regulations, you can sell it to just about anyone, in just about any condition, and for just about any negotiated price. 

At the end of the day, there are two types of sellers:

Those that value money and those that value time. 

Those that value money want to maximize their sale and get the most out of their long-term investment. This often requires renovations, repairs, and improvements to be made prior to listing the home for sale.

And there are those who value time. 

These homeowners are looking to sell their home as quickly, easily, and painless as possible – even if it means selling the home at a fraction of its potential value. It’s a sacrifice, but one many are willing to take.

What Does Selling ‘As Is’ Mean for the Seller? 

Selling a house ‘as-is’ means the property is being sold in its current condition. In other words, the seller is warning potential buyers that the home won’t be seeing any renovations, improvements, or repairs.  

It’s a classic tale of ‘what you see is what you get.’ 

Sellers are still expected to disclose any known problems or defects prior to transferring ownership, but selling a home as-is is the seller’s way of confirming they won’t be doing anything to fix those problems. 

Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of selling a home as-is: 

Benefits: no repairs necessary, quicker sale, less stress, attract motivated buyers, less negotiation, simplified process

Downfalls: lower sale price, not everyone will show interest, lowball offers are common, most homes being sold as-is have a bad reputation

If you’re a seller who values time over money, then selling as-is might be the right choice for you. It’ll likely result in the home selling for less than what it could be worth, but you’ll save a lot of time in the process.

What Does an ‘As Is’ Sale Mean for the Buyer? 

An ‘as-is’ home sale means the property is being bought in its current condition. From the buyer’s perspective, that means they’ll likely be responsible for a laundry list of costly renovations and repairs. 

But you know what they say – one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

At the same time, it’s important to remember that any home (regardless of condition or value) can be bought as-is. For example, if a home is already in a good condition, buying as-is would be worth it. 

Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of buying a home as-is: 

Benefits: can usually buy the house at a discounted price, allows buyers to customize the home to their liking, less competition, good investment, fast closing process

Downfalls: uncertainty about the condition, higher up-front cost due to repair costs, as-is sellers are less willing to negotiate, insurance issues, unpredictable renovation costs

If you’re a buyer who enjoys the renovation process, has plans to customize the home, or is interested in flipping the home, buying as-is might be the right choice for you – and you might save a little bit of money!

When Is Selling ‘As Is’ Necessary? 

Deciding to sell as-is comes with a wide range of pros and cons for both the buyer and seller, as explained above, but there are certain scenarios and instances where selling as-is might be viewed as a no-brainer. 

Let’s take a look at what some of those scenarios are: 

• You’re in a rush to sell and don’t have time for renovations or repairs
• You inherited the home and don’t want to do any work on it before selling
• You don’t have the funds to cover the costs of renovations and repairs
• The damage to the home would cost more than you would gain from fixing it
• You prefer a cash offer
• You love the home too much to make any changes to it
• Your real estate agent says it isn’t worth it
• You’re going through a divorce and need the home sold ASAP

At the end of the day, it’s important to do what’s best for you. If you have the money to comfortably afford renovations and repairs, then do it – but only if the net gain is worth the time, energy, and effort given. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Selling ‘As Is’

Selling your home is one of the biggest decisions of your life and one that could set the tone for the next chapter in this book we call life – so, it’s natural to have a lot of questions roaming in that head of yours.

Don’t worry – you’re not going crazy, and we’re here to help. 

We understand how frustrating (yet rewarding) the home-selling process can be – especially when selling an as-is property – but you can always contact us with any questions you might have during that process. 

Here are some of the ones we get asked often: 

5. Can prospective buyers order an inspection if I’m selling a house ‘as is?’ Just because a home is being sold as-is doesn’t mean the buyer can’t get the home inspected and appraised – but don’t expect it to change the seller’s price.

4. Do sellers still have to disclose any known defects? Yes. In Nevada, homeowners are required to disclose any known defects or issues with the home, whether they’re selling the property as-is or taking care of repairs themselves. 

3. Does selling as-is lose you money? Selling a home as-is could lose you money, but it could also be a smarter financial decision – it’s all determined on a case-by-case basis and there are several factors at play. 

2. Is the process any different for a home sale as-is? The home-selling process doesn’t change just because you’re selling the home as-is – other than it speeding along faster than it normally would. 

1. What types of buyers are interested in buying a home as-is? For the most part, buyers interested in flipping a home, real estate investors, or wanting to customize a home to their liking will show a strong interest in a home being sold as-is.

Are you determined to sell your home as-is? Do you like the idea of selling your home without needing to finish renovations or repairs? Are you looking for a buyer who will give you a fair, no-obligation cash offer?

If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions, you’ve come to the right place. 

Welcome to Sell Your House Fast LV. 

There’s nothing we enjoy more than helping the Las Vegas Valley get the most out of their home-selling experience. And don’t worry if there are any major issues – we buy your house as-is, in any condition.

Contact us today to go over the next steps – we can’t wait to hear from you!