Why do we buy ugly houses?
We simplify the traditional house-selling process and adapt a solution to our sellers’ needs—buying houses in various conditions, from turnkey to fixer-upper.
We buy ‘the good, the bad and the ugly®’
There’s an old adage that says, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When you’re in the process of selling a house, beauty is in the eye of the buyer. For house buyers like us, we see the potential in every house, and we aren’t scared of needed repairs. That means when you have a house that other buyers may consider “ugly,” we don’t. But what is an “ugly” house? Let’s go over what we consider an “ugly” house, why you may want our help with your home sale, and the very reason why we’re called We Buy Ugly Houses®.
What is an "ugly" house?
There’s a reason we’re named We Buy Ugly Houses. That’s because, unlike other buyers, we buy houses in almost any condition, even if they don’t meet the standards for Minimum Property Requirements. The house could need extensive cleaning or repairs that the seller would rather not pay for. A typical buyer with no interest in renovating wouldn't want to buy the house, and a real estate agent may ask that all these issues be fixed before putting it on the market. That’s where We Buy Ugly Houses comes in. We're willing to take on the big projects for you and help you get rid of unwanted items and clutter. Leaking roofs, foundation issues, whatever issue the house may have—we're still interested. We Buy Ugly Houses is here for you when the traditional real estate market isn't a good fit.
Why we are ‘We Buy Ugly Houses®’
Our name is intended to put sellers at ease. It's so straightforward because, a lot of times, sellers find it hard to believe that we'll happily buy houses with so many issues. Maybe your house needs major renovations or countless cosmetic updates. It could have fire damage, foundation issues, a leaky roof, or anything else that’s getting in the way of you selling your house. We call ourselves We Buy Ugly Houses because it lets sellers know that we truly can buy houses in almost any condition. Even with any of these issues, we’re happy to come take a look and learn about your unique situation.
Life can sometimes throw us curveballs, and if you need to downsize, relocate for a job, or sell faster than you could with a real estate agent, we can help you get a quick and easy home sale. Maybe you’ve been paying holding costs as your house sits for months in a slow housing market, or you’ve inherited a house you can’t keep. Whatever your reason for selling, we are here to help you find the right solution and work with your timeline.
How to sell your house
We Buy Ugly Houses may not be the right fit for everyone, so it’s crucial to do a little research and take your selling priorities into account. When you’re selling a problem house, there are a few different options you have:
- Traditional sale: In the cases where you only have minor fixes to make before you sell your house with an agent, you may just need to calculate the cost of home repairs.
- FSBO (for sale by owner): If you’re more of a self-starter, you could market, list, and vet for buyers on your own. This is a good way to sell your house “as is” without a third party.
- iBuyers: You may want to sell your house online if you’re living in a different state than the property being sold, or if you don’t mind a more impersonal approach to your sale.
- Off-market home buyers: That’s us. We specialize in buying houses that are in a condition that makes it hard for homeowners to sell on the traditional housing market.
Hear what others say about working with us.
Since 1996, we’ve helped over 150,000 homeowners make their home-selling experience easier. We’re so good at what we do that our customers give us a 95%* nationwide customer satisfaction rating for our work. But don’t take our word for it—read reviews from other sellers just like you to learn more about their experiences selling to us.
Everything went smoothly and as promised. Mike [We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee] was extra helpful to me.
Giuseppe [We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee] earned up to his BBB A+ rating. Professional, did everything he promised.
It was very quick, very professional, and took care of all my needs in organizing an out of state move! Will recommend to friends.
I think Alex [We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee] was very upfront and so courteous.I felt at ease through this whole transition.
Everything went very smoothly. Andrew [We Buy Ugly Houses franchisee] was very professional and guided us all the way. Thanks.
Problem-property house buyers
They say, “timing is everything.” When it comes to your home sale, that rings true. With our easy, 3-step process, We Buy Ugly Houses can help you:
- Sell your house the easy way: Get a fast offer for your house and close in as little as 3 weeks, or longer if needed.
- Skip showings and repairs: We visit on your schedule so you can sell your house “as is.”
- Move when you want to: We do our best to work with you to choose your closing date and avoid double-moves and double‑mortgages.
We love ugly houses.
When you have a house that’s rough around the edges, we’re happy to take a look. Don’t let your property give you problems. Reach out to We Buy Ugly Houses online. You deserve a simple, easy home sale.
