I accepted the cash offer and the buyer accepted the house in its current condition
Homes constructed before the 1980s can be a problem due to asbestos in the floor tiles, insulations, cement, walls and pipes. I was unhappy with the popcorn texture on the ceilings of my home. I wanted to scrape it off and repaint with a smooth finish. Because of the age of my home, I was a bit worried about the possibility of asbestos. Just to remove a sample of the popcorn surface, I needed eye protection and an N95 respirator. I then bought a kit to perform home-testing on the sample. Once I realized that the ceiling contain asbestos, I had much bigger problems than an ugly popcorn surface. I’d need to hire professionals trained in safely removing asbestos hazards. Hiring asbestos abatement professionals is expensive. I also didn’t want to live in a house that was a danger to my health. Selling a house with a known asbestos concern is difficult. The presence of asbestos would definitely affect the value of the property. I didn’t want to deal with the hassle. I wanted to unload the property as quickly and painlessly as possible. I decided to sell for cash. In Jacksonville, there a several reputable cash buyers. The submission of an online information form resulted in a cash offer within an hour. After that, the process was completed without any delays. I accepted the cash offer and the buyer accepted the house in its current condition. The closing was hassle-free. There was no dealings with a bank or financing or insurance. I walked away with the cash ten days later.