"As Is" Properties

Welcome to Active Rain!  As REALTORS who have been here (on and off) for more than 9 years, it's well worth it!

Unless they are a seasoned investor I would never recommend a buyer purchase a home as-is. I don't even care if it has been newly built. Welcome to Active Rain Rhonda!

Hi Rhonda! Welcome to the world of Activerain, may your blogging  create a whole new chapter in your Real Estate Career.

As Is -- a loaded topic !   Certainly need due diligence ....

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Welcome to ActiveRain, Rhonda.  

Hi Rhonda Howlett I tell Sellers that there really is no "as is" unless you have a cash buyer. If a loan is called for the Appraiser is going to find things that need repair before a loan is approved. Most people who want to go as is also want top dollar so I will send them to another Realtor, I don't want to deal with it.

Great topic, Rhonda Howlett . You covered it well.   You know all the stories about what our real estate advertising words mean?  Cute = small.  Mature landscaping = Jungle, bring your chainsaw.  Not a drive by = ugly.  Well, to me, "As Is"  = The home has too many issues for me (the seller) to afford to fix.  LOL  As Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert , mentioned "As is" is a tough sell unless you have a seasoned investor.  Rarely can they be financed without repairs.  And, I would never recommend investing in repairs prior to closing.   And, as Bob "RealMan" Timm , said... you might need a Cash buyer.   Thanks for the blog, Rhonda.

And, Welcome to the world of ActiveRain blogging.  You'll find this platform a valuable resource where we freely share and learn from each others experiences. 

Welcome to ActiveRain Rhonda, and great use of video in your post!   Buying an AS IS home is for those buyers who have done an inspection and know what to expect! 

Good afternoon Rhonda,

Welcome to Active Rain.

Kyle Reyes will love to see your use of video and yes know the costs of repairs to make an offer.

Make yourself a great day.

Good evening. Rhonda Howlett  Congratulations on your first post here in the Rain.  I hope to see more as you continue with ActiveRain.  .  

Excellent first post Rhonda Howlett .

Buying homes 'as is' has it's own challenges - and buyers must be aware of so many factors.

Good advice Rhonda!

Welcome to Active Rain, looking forward to reading many more of your posts, let me know if there is anything that I can do to help as you get started here.
Bob

Hi Rhonda! Welcome to the world of Activerain, may your blogging  create a whole new chapter in your Real Estate Career.

I do try and stress that "as is" does not mean the same thing in car shopping that is does in real estate. At least in Florida, you must disclose anything that materially affects the properties value that is not readily observable by the buyer by law. If you know, they must know,  end of story.

Welcome to ActiveRain,  it's great to have you aboard.  I look forward to reading more of your posts.