The cash buying process avoided requirements for repairs, cleaning or updates
About two years ago, I inherited a property in Jacksonville, Florida. I was initially very excited. I live in the northeastern part of the country, where the winters are extremely long and bitterly cold. It’s not unusual for the temperature to drop down into the negative digits. We accumulated feet of snow and the wind chill makes it dangerous to spend time outdoors. I imagined how lovely it would be to spend at least a portion of the winter in Jacksonville. Although I had never visited the area, I was aware of the proximity to the ocean, abundance of sunshine and mild winters. Unfortunately, the property was an unpleasant surprise. My relative was a hoarder, who was unwilling to throw anything away. He saved newspapers, magazines, water bottles, milk cartons, soup cans, cardboard boxes and all sorts of trash. The clutter made the house impossible to properly clean and created a fire hazard. It also attracted rodents and insects and was covered with their droppings. Along with unsanitary conditions, the house smelled terrible. Being from out-of-state, I was unwilling to take the time or make the effort to dispose of the trash. I was reluctant to hire the work done. Investing into a home that was such a disaster seemed pointless. I decided to sell the property. Since there was no way the house would pass a home inspection or meet local building codes, I went with a cash home buyer. The cash buying process avoided requirements for repairs, cleaning or updates. I didn’t need to deal with showings, realtor fees or qualifying for insurance. I completed a contact form online, submitted it and received a cash offer right away.