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Distressed sales
Plain guides for hard sales: foreclosure, liens, back taxes, bankruptcy, code violations, fire, water and foundation damage, squatters and divorce.
Money & legal pressure
6 guides
- Selling a House During Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13You can sell a house during bankruptcy, but usually not on your own. Here's how trustees and court approval work in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.6 min read
- Behind on Property Taxes? How to Sell Your House Before a Tax SaleDelinquent property taxes don't stop you from selling. Here's how back taxes get paid at closing, how tax sales work, and how fast you can still get out.7 min read
- How to Sell a House With a Lien on It: Judgment, Tax, IRS & Contractor LiensA lien doesn't block a sale. It just has to be paid, negotiated, or released at closing. Here's how each type of lien works and how to sell anyway.6 min read
- How to Avoid Foreclosure: Options Every Homeowner Should KnowFacing foreclosure is stressful, but you have options. Learn about loan modification, forbearance, selling your home, and other strategies to protect your credit and equity.7 min read
- How to Sell a House With Code Violations: Your Options ExplainedCode violations don't mean you can't sell. Learn how to handle citations, your selling options, and why cash buyers often provide the best solution.6 min read
- Divorce & Your Home: The Fastest Way to Sell When Time is CriticalGoing through a divorce and need to sell your house fast? Discover the most direct and efficient paths to a quick sale, so you can move forward with certainty.6 min read
Damage & major repairs
9 guides
- Selling a House With a Failed Septic SystemA failed septic inspection changes the sale plan. Verify the repair scope, local requirements and buyer financing before comparing written offers.6 min read
- How to Sell a House With an Unfinished Renovation or Open PermitsA gutted kitchen or a stalled addition doesn't make a house unsellable. Here's how open permits work and your options to sell without finishing.6 min read
- Selling a House With Water Damage: Disclosure, Insurance, and Your OptionsFrom a burst pipe to a flooded basement, here's how water damage affects value, what you must disclose, and how to sell without remediating first.6 min read
- Selling a House With a Bad Roof: Replace It, Credit It, or Sell As-Is?An old or leaking roof can sink a financed sale. Here's why lenders care, what replacement really costs, and how to sell without paying for a new roof.6 min read
- How to Sell a House That Needs Major Repairs (Without Fixing It First)Foundation, roof, plumbing, electrical — when the repair list has five zeros, a retail listing often isn't an option. Here's how to sell a major-repairs house as-is.6 min read
- How to Sell a House With Fire Damage: Your Complete OptionsFire damage doesn't mean you can't sell. Explore your options from insurance claims to cash buyers and learn the fastest path forward.6 min read
- Selling a House With Mold: Disclosure Requirements and Selling OptionsMold can complicate a home sale, but you still have options. Learn about disclosure requirements, remediation decisions, and how to sell successfully.7 min read
- Can You Sell a House With Foundation Problems? Your Complete GuideFoundation issues are scary but sellable. Learn about types of foundation problems, repair options, disclosure requirements, and your best selling strategies.7 min read
- Selling a Hoarder House: Cleanup Options and Selling StrategiesExtreme clutter doesn't prevent a sale. Learn about cleanup options, costs, and why cash buyers may be the best solution for hoarder homes.6 min read
Tenants & occupants
2 guides
- Tired of Being a Landlord? How to Sell a Rental Property (Even With Tenants Inside)Late rent, repair calls, and turnover add up. Here's how to sell a rental with tenants in place, what taxes to expect, and how to exit cleanly.6 min read
- How to Sell a House With Squatters in It (and What the Law Allows)Squatters in a vacant house can stall a sale for months. Here's how removal works, what not to do, and how to sell the property even before they're gone.6 min read
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