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    Property condition

    Remodel stalled? Sell it unfinished

    Gutted kitchen, open walls, a contractor who disappeared — we buy the project as it stands, so you don't have to fund the rest of it.

    • No repairs
    • No fees or commission
    • Close in as little as 7 days
    • No obligation

    Quick answer

    SilverCrest Estates buys half-renovated and unfinished houses as-is for cash, including homes with open permits, gutted rooms or abandoned contractor work, so the owner doesn't have to fund or manage the rest of the project.

    Is this you?

    This page is for you if…

    • The renovation ran out of money or time
    • A contractor quit or disappeared
    • There are open or expired permits
    • Kitchens, baths or walls are gutted

    Budgets overrun

    Unexpected problems surface once walls are open.

    Can't finance it

    Unfinished homes rarely qualify for mortgages.

    Permits hang over you

    Open permits can complicate a sale.

    Compare your options

    SilverCrest vs. the alternatives

    An honest side-by-side. Timelines are typical ranges and vary by state, lender and market.

    SilverCrestFinish it yourselfList as-is
    Money to finishNoneAll of itBuyer discounts it heavily
    Open permitsWe work through themYou close themBuyer's lender may balk
    Buyer poolCash — no lenderWide after finishMostly investors
    TimeAs little as 7 daysMonthsUncertain
    How we help

    Four steps, start to finish

    1. 1

      Share the project status

      Plans, permits and what's left to do.

    2. 2

      Walkthrough

      We see the work in person.

    3. 3

      As-is offer

      Including the unfinished work.

    4. 4

      Close

      We take over the project.

    Open permits and unpermitted work

    Title or the city may flag open permits during closing. Depending on the city, they can sometimes be closed, transferred or handled by the buyer. Unpermitted work should be disclosed. Your local building department can tell you what's on record.

    When to sell rather than finish

    If finishing would cost more than it adds in value — or you simply can't take on more debt or stress — selling the project can be the smart financial move. We'll show you the numbers.

    This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Laws and timelines differ by state. Talk to a licensed attorney, CPA or HUD-approved housing counselor about your specific situation.

    Questions

    What sellers ask us

    Yes. Missing kitchens and bathrooms are common in the homes we buy.

    We'll review them with title and the city and agree on how they're handled in the contract.

    Yes. Leftover materials and tools can stay.

    Yes. See our page on selling with liens — title can resolve it at closing.

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    Whatever's going on, there's a way out

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