Sell a House with Unpermitted Work in Texas
Unpermitted Additions and Renovations Can Derail a Home Sale Fast
Maybe a previous owner finished the garage without pulling a permit. Maybe you added a room, converted a carport, or updated the electrical panel yourself without going through the city. Unpermitted work is more common than most homeowners realize — and it stays with the property until it is either permitted after the fact or removed. If you are trying to sell a Texas home that has unpermitted construction or improvements, you may already know how quickly this issue can complicate or completely derail a sale.
DFW I Buy Houses buys homes with unpermitted work as-is, no questions about what was done or when. Call 469-361-4402 for a no-pressure cash offer.
The Problem With Listing a Home That Has Unpermitted Work
In Texas, sellers are generally required to disclose known material defects, and unpermitted improvements often fall into that category. Once disclosed, the buyer’s lender will typically flag it during the appraisal or inspection process. Lenders are not willing to fund mortgages on properties with significant unpermitted square footage because it creates liability and valuation problems. Even a buyer who wants to purchase the home may be unable to get financing because of it.
Retroactive permitting — sometimes called an “as-built permit” — requires city inspectors to evaluate the work and may require portions of walls or ceilings to be opened for inspection. If the work doesn’t meet current code, you may have to bring it all up to standard before the permit is issued. That can be a major undertaking, particularly for electrical, plumbing, or structural work that was done without oversight.
We Buy Homes With Unpermitted Work — No Repairs, No Retrofits Required
Shannan has been buying Texas homes since 2005 and has purchased many properties with unpermitted additions, garage conversions, room additions, and other improvements that were done outside the permitting process. We know how to assess the actual value of a property, unpermitted work and all, and make you a fair cash offer that lets you walk away cleanly.
You don’t have to open walls, hire inspectors, or deal with the city before we can close. We handle everything on our end. We pay buyers and sellers customary closing costs including escrow fees, title policy, document preparation fees, and recording fees. The seller is still responsible for any property taxes or liens against the property.
There are no real estate agent commissions and no obligation when you request an offer. We serve homeowners across the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area and can often make an offer within 24 hours of a walkthrough.
Call 469-361-4402 today or fill out the form on this page to get your free cash offer. DFW I Buy Houses buys homes in any condition across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Related: Also read: Sell a House with Code Violations in Texas