Seller Guides for Every Selling Situation
Every property and selling situation is different. Explore the guides below to understand your options, what to consider, and the different ways you may be able to move forward before deciding how you want to sell.
Probate & Inherited Property
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Keep the property
- Rent it
- Sell traditionally
- Sell as-is
- Sell to an investor
Things to consider:
- Other heirs
- Probate
- Mortgage
- Property taxes
- Liens
- Repairs
- Insurance
- Property condition
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If selling the property is the option you’re considering, we may be able to purchase the property directly in its current condition. We can discuss the property and the circumstances surrounding the sale to determine whether an offer may make sense.
Foreclosure & Pre-Foreclosure
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Contact your lender
- Explore available repayment options
- Bring the loan current
- Sell traditionally
- Sell as-is
- Discuss selling directly to an investor
Things to consider:
- Amount owed
- Foreclosure timeline
- Mortgage status
- Property value
- Equity
- Other liens
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If selling is something you’re considering, we may be able to purchase the property as-is. We can discuss the property and determine whether we’re able to make an offer based on the circumstances.
Tax-Delinquent Property
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Pay the taxes
- Explore available payment arrangements
- Keep the property
- Sell traditionally
- Sell as-is
- Discuss selling to an investor
Things to consider:
- Tax balance
- Interest and penalties
- Tax liens
- Property value
- Mortgage
- Other liens
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If you’re considering selling a property with delinquent taxes, we may be able to purchase the property as-is. The outstanding obligations would need to be addressed as part of the transaction.
Vacant Property
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Keep the property
- Rent it
- Renovate it
- List it for sale
- Sell it as-is
- Discuss selling to an investor
Things to consider:
- Maintenance
- Insurance
- Security
- Utilities
- Taxes
- Repairs
- Property condition
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If maintaining a vacant property no longer makes sense for you, we may be able to purchase it in its current condition, depending on the property.
Tenant-Occupied Property
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Keep renting it
- Hire a property manager
- Sell with tenants in place
- Wait until it’s vacant
- Sell traditionally
- Sell as-is
Things to consider:
- Lease terms
- Tenant rights
- Rental income
- Property condition
- Local requirements
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If you’re considering selling your tenant-occupied property, we may be able to discuss purchasing it as-is. Any sale would need to account for applicable agreements and requirements involving the property and its occupants.
Tired Landlords
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Continue renting
- Hire management
- Improve the property
- List it traditionally
- Sell as-is
- Sell to an investor
Things to consider:
- Rental income
- Expenses
- Vacancies
- Repairs
- Management
- Mortgage
- Current property value
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If you’re ready to move on from being a landlord, we may be able to purchase the property as-is, depending on the property and circumstances.
Divorce & Co-Ownership
What this situation involves
Your options:
- One owner buys out another
- Continue owning together
- Rent the property
- Sell traditionally
- Sell as-is
- Discuss an investor sale
Things to consider:
- Ownership
- Agreement between owners
- Mortgage
- Equity
- Liens
- Required signatures
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If all necessary owners are able to sell the property, we may be able to purchase it as-is. We can discuss the property and determine whether an offer may make sense.
Out-of-State Property Owners
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Keep the property
- Rent it
- Hire management
- List it traditionally
- Sell as-is
- Discuss selling to an investor
Things to consider:
- Distance
- Maintenance
- Property management
- Taxes
- Insurance
- Repairs
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If managing a property from another state has become difficult, we may be able to purchase the property as-is and handle the transaction through the appropriate professionals.
Property Needing Repairs
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Make repairs
- Make only necessary improvements
- List it as-is
- Sell traditionally
- Sell to an investor
Things to consider:
- Repair costs
- Property value
- Time
- Contractor costs
- Holding costs
- Potential selling price
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If you don’t want to make major repairs before selling, we may be able to purchase the property in its current condition, depending on the property.
Code Violations & Property Issues
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Resolve the violations
- Make required repairs
- Keep the property
- List it for sale
- Sell as-is
- Discuss an investor sale
Things to consider:
- Violations
- Fines
- Required repairs
- Permits
- Liens
- Local requirements
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If you’re dealing with a property that has unresolved issues, we may be able to discuss purchasing it as-is. Any violations, liens, or other obligations would still need to be properly addressed.
Selling a Property As-Is
What this situation involves
Selling as-is generally means selling the property in its current condition rather than agreeing to make certain repairs before closing.
Your options:
- Sell traditionally
- Make repairs first
- Make limited improvements
- Sell directly to an investor
Things to consider:
- Property condition
- Repairs
- Market value
- Time
- Selling costs
- Potential offers
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
Lee Property Acquisitions focuses on real-estate investment opportunities and may be able to purchase qualifying properties as-is. You can compare an investor offer with other options before deciding what works for you.
Fire, Flood & Storm Damage
What this situation involves
Your options:
- Repair the property
- File an insurance claim when applicable
- Rebuild
- Sell after repairs
- Sell as-is
- Discuss selling to an investor
Things to consider:
- Extent of damage
- Insurance
- Repair costs
- Safety
- Property value
- Required permits
How Lee Property Acquisitions May Be Able to Help
If the property has significant damage and you’re considering selling instead of repairing it, we may be able to discuss purchasing it in its current condition.
Not Sure Which Option Makes Sense?
You don’t have to decide how to sell before understanding your options. Tell us about your property and your situation, and we can discuss whether purchasing the property may be an option.
Important Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or real-estate advice. Every property and situation is different, and laws and requirements can vary by state and local jurisdiction.
Lee Property Acquisitions is a real-estate investment business and is not a law firm, tax advisory firm, or licensed real-estate brokerage. We do not provide legal, tax, or professional advice. If your situation involves probate, foreclosure, liens, taxes, divorce, tenant rights, or other legal matters, you should consult an appropriately qualified professional.
Any potential purchase or offer is subject to property-specific evaluation, applicable requirements, and mutually agreed-upon terms.