How to Sell a House That Needs Repairs in Tucson

If your Tucson house needs work, you have three realistic routes. Which one nets you the most depends on the size of the repairs and how much time you have.

1. Repair, then list

Best when repairs are cosmetic or modest and you can wait. Get two or three contractor quotes first, then compare the likely sale price to the repair cost plus months of carrying costs.

2. List as-is with an agent

Some buyers will buy a fixer, but financing can fail when a lender requires repairs, and inspections often lead to price cuts.

3. Sell as-is for cash

Fastest and simplest. You skip repairs, showings and inspection negotiations, and you pick the closing date. The price is usually lower than a renovated house, so compare the net after repairs, commission and holding costs. See our page on selling a house that needs repairs.

Quick checklist

• Collect repair quotes.
• Add up taxes, insurance and utilities for each month it sits.
• Ask for a cash offer to compare the net numbers.