Can You Successfully Sell a Home “As-Is”? Yes—With the Right Strategy.
- Ryan DePoppe
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
As a general rule, we don’t usually recommend listing a home “as-is”—unless it’s absolutely necessary. In most cases, even if a home needs a little work, pricing appropriately for its condition and being open to some repairs can help you net more money and attract more interest.
Why?
Because most buyers today are looking for move-in ready homes. Renovations, unknowns, and extra work can be deal-breakers—especially in a market where higher home prices and interest rates are already stretching buyers' budgets, leaving little room for post-purchase repairs.
But sometimes, selling “as-is” is the best—or only—option. That’s often the case in estate sales, urgent relocations, or when a seller simply can’t (or won’t) take on repairs. We recently helped a seller in exactly this situation. The home needed to be sold in its current condition, with no repairs made by the seller.
That was exactly the situation with a recent sale we handled at 185 Foxborough Road in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The seller needed to sell quickly and was unable to make any repairs to the home. It had to be sold in its current condition—as quickly as possible.
So how do you sell a home that buyers might view as a project?
You get strategic. You get proactive. And you market smart.
We started by setting clear expectations with both the seller and prospective buyers. That meant being upfront: this home would be sold as-is, and the seller would not be negotiating repairs.
To reduce buyer uncertainty—which is often the biggest hurdle in “as-is” sales—we arranged a pre-listing home inspection. The report was shared with interested buyers, so they knew exactly what they were walking into before making an offer. No surprises. No last-minute revelations.
We also made sure the home was clean, professionally photographed, and presented in its best light online. Just because it wasn’t move-in ready didn’t mean it couldn’t look its best.
The result? Strong interest, a strong offer, and a smooth closing—no headaches for the seller.
The takeaway: Selling “as-is” doesn’t have to mean settling for less. With smart preparation, full transparency, and thoughtful marketing, it’s absolutely possible to have a successful sale.
Want more info? Reach out.
–Ryan DePoppe
Call/Text: 843-469-6825
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