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Your House Needs Work. You Shouldn't Have to Pay for It Twice.
Major Repairs Needed
Spending $20,000–$50,000 on repairs to list traditionally is a gamble — and you might not get that money back. ClearEdge buys houses in any condition, in any state of disrepair. No repairs, no inspections, no contingencies.
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Quick Answer
Can I sell a house that needs major repairs without fixing it?
Yes. You can sell a house with foundation issues, roof damage, mold, fire damage, outdated electrical, or any other major repair needs without spending a dollar. Cash buyers like ClearEdge purchase homes 100% as-is with no inspection contingencies. Instead of spending $15,000–$50,000+ on repairs before listing (and still waiting months to maybe get an offer), we factor the repair costs into our offer and handle everything after closing.
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We Understand
Dealing with Major Repairs Needed?
Eastern Pennsylvania's housing stock is among the oldest in the country. Most homes in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Allentown, and Bethlehem were built before 1960 — and many before 1920. That means sellers regularly face expensive issues that didn't exist when these homes were built: knob-and-tube wiring that no insurer will cover, lead paint that requires certified abatement, asbestos in basement pipes and floor tiles, galvanized plumbing that's corroded from the inside, and foundations that have been settling for a century.
The traditional advice is "fix it before you sell." But here's the problem with that advice: the repairs needed on a pre-1960 Pennsylvania home often cost $20,000–$50,000+. A foundation repair alone can run $10,000–$30,000. A roof replacement: $8,000–$15,000. Electrical rewiring: $10,000–$20,000. And even after you spend all that money, there's no guarantee the inspector won't find more problems, the buyer's financing won't fall through, or the home will sell for enough to recoup your investment. You're spending money you may never see again.
The bigger problem is that many of these repair issues make traditional financing impossible. FHA and conventional lenders have minimum property standards — if the home fails the appraisal due to health, safety, or structural issues, the buyer's loan gets denied. This means the only buyers who CAN purchase your home are cash buyers. So you'd be spending $30,000–$50,000 on repairs to attract buyers who don't need financing... the same buyers who would have purchased it as-is without the repairs.
ClearEdge has purchased homes with every type of repair issue you can imagine — foundation failures, fire damage, collapsed roofs, active mold infestations, hoarder situations, homes without working plumbing, properties that haven't been maintained in decades. We factor the repair costs into our offer, handle all renovations after closing, and you walk away without spending a dollar on contractors. Tyler personally assesses every property and explains exactly how the repair costs affect the offer.
Dealing with a specific market? See how to sell a house as-is in Bethlehem or sell a house as-is in Allentown.
If you would rather not find out what a contractor quotes, we buy as-is in every market we serve — including sell a house as-is in Scranton and sell a house as-is in Wilkes-Barre.
Benefits
Why Sell to ClearEdge?
We specialize in helping homeowners facing major repairs needed situations.
Buy Homes in Any Condition
Foundation cracks, roof damage, mold, fire damage, knob-and-tube wiring, lead paint, asbestos, no working HVAC — none of it stops us from making a fair offer. We've truly seen it all.
No Inspection Contingencies
Traditional buyers send inspectors who find problems and demand $10,000–$20,000 in credits. Our offer is final — no renegotiating after a walk-through, no surprise deductions at closing.
Skip the $20K–$50K Repair Bill
Why spend your own money on a house you're selling? We factor repair costs into our offer so you don't pay anything out of pocket. For homes that need major work, homeowners often net more with us after factoring in the true cost of repairs, commissions, and carrying costs.
Transparent Repair-Adjusted Offers
Tyler walks through every property, estimates repair costs, and shows you exactly how the offer was calculated. No mystery pricing, no lowball tricks — just honest math based on the property's actual condition and local market values.
Simple Process
How It Works
Tell Us Your Situation
Fill out our 2-minute form or call Tyler directly. Share your property details and what you're dealing with — no judgment.
Get a Fair Cash Offer in 24 Hours
Tyler personally reviews your property using local PA market data and presents a transparent, no-obligation cash offer.
Close on Your Timeline
Accept and choose your closing date — as fast as 7 days. We handle all paperwork, pay all closing costs, and wire your funds directly.
What sellers say about working with us
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Rodrigo AntillonQuick, professional service · Google review
Tyler and his team bought our house completely as-is. No repairs, no cleaning, closed in under two weeks.
Lawrence G.Sold as-is, with no repairs or cleaning · Google review
He was incredibly patient, explained every step, and gave us a fair cash offer that let our family move on without doing a single repair.
Nicole V.Family ready to move on, without repairs · Google review
Common Questions
Questions About Major Repairs Needed
We believe in complete transparency. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often.
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- Everything. Foundation cracks and settling, bowing basement walls, roof damage and leaks, active mold and water damage, fire and smoke damage, knob-and-tube wiring, lead paint, asbestos, outdated plumbing (galvanized or polybutylene), termite damage, hoarder situations, no working HVAC, and more. If it's a house, we'll make an offer on it.
- Yes — our offer reflects the property's current condition, not what it would be worth after $30,000 in renovations. But here's the key comparison: if you spend $30,000 on repairs, then pay a 5–6% agent commission and 2–4% closing costs on a higher sale price, your net proceeds are often very close to what we'd offer — minus the 3–6 months of hassle, risk, and carrying costs.
- Yes. Pennsylvania law allows you to sell a home in any condition. You must disclose known structural defects on the Seller's Disclosure form, but you're not required to repair them. The challenge is that most mortgage lenders won't approve loans on homes with structural issues — which means traditional buyers can't purchase it. Cash buyers like ClearEdge don't have this limitation.
- No. Tyler personally evaluates every property and estimates repair costs based on our experience renovating 200+ homes across Eastern PA. You don't need to hire contractors, get quotes, or spend money on inspections. We handle all of that assessment ourselves.
- That's actually our sweet spot. A house that needs just a new roof might be worth listing traditionally. But a house that needs a roof, foundation work, electrical rewiring, AND plumbing replacement? That's where a cash sale makes the most financial sense. The more work a home needs, the less competitive the traditional market becomes — and the more value ClearEdge provides.
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