I inherited a house in Arizona from my Uncle.
While I had never seen the property, my Uncle was never affluent or conscientious about his possessions.
I was not surprised to find the property in poor condition. The roof had obviously been leaking for quite some time, causing a musty smell, mold growth and damage to ceilings, walls and floors. There were signs of rodent infestation, broken windows and leaky pipes. There was no possibility of the house meeting local building and safety codes. One of the biggest problems was the abundance of stuff. My Uncle was definitely a hoarder. There were stacks of newspapers, magazines and take-out cartons. He’d saved cardboard boxes, empty water bottles and all sorts of junks. There was so much furniture, clothing and knick-knacks, that it was difficult to navigate from room to room. I don’t live in Arizona. I didn’t want to spend months cleaning out the house, dealing with getting rid of the garbage and handling repairs. I was unwilling to invest a small fortune into professional services for cleaning and repairs. To sell the house via traditional methods, I would have needed to replace the roof and windows, update the plumbing and electrical system and install a new HVAC system. I wanted to unload my Uncle’s house as quickly and painlessly as possible. For me, the right solution was to go with a cash home buyer. I submitted a contact form and received an offer that same day. The cash-buyer was willing to accept the house in as-is condition. The closing was simple, straightforward and stress-free.
