Yes, you may be able to sell your condemned house in St. Louis, even if the property needs major repairs or has been ordered repaired, secured or demolished. At Core Properties, we buy houses as-is, including properties in difficult conditions. You do not have to restore the house before contacting us. We can evaluate the property, its condition and the circumstances surrounding the condemnation to determine whether we can make a cash offer. St. Louis requires applicable condemnation notices and code violations to be disclosed when a property is transferred, so those issues need to be properly addressed during the sale.

Core Properties buys condemned houses in St. Louis for cash when the property and transaction are workable. A condemned property can be difficult to sell through a traditional listing because it may require substantial repairs, may not be suitable for occupancy and can have outstanding code issues. We buy houses as-is, so you do not have to spend your own money trying to bring the property back to marketable condition before contacting us. We can review the house and determine whether a cash purchase is possible.

No, you do not necessarily have to repair a condemned house before selling it to Core Properties. Depending on the circumstances, a condemned property may require extensive structural, electrical, plumbing, fire-safety or other work before it can be occupied again. St. Louis code provides specific requirements for buildings condemned for occupancy or demolition, including permits and professional construction documents for repairs. Instead of taking on that entire project yourself, you can contact us to discuss selling the property as-is.

You may be able to sell a house that has been ordered repaired, secured or demolished, but the order and other code issues must be disclosed and properly handled. St. Louis regulations allow the City to take action when an owner fails to correct conditions identified in a Notice of Condemnation, and the property may be subject to additional requirements. Core Properties can evaluate the property and its situation to determine whether we can purchase it for cash. We do not require you to repair the property before we consider making an offer.

Yes, you may be able to sell the property without first making it livable, depending on the property's legal and title circumstances. A condemned house may have serious structural damage, fire damage, water damage, unsafe electrical systems or other conditions that make rehabilitation expensive. Core Properties buys houses as-is and can evaluate properties that need extensive work. You should not assume that a sale automatically cancels a condemnation or code requirements, however; the property's notices, violations and applicable City requirements need to be properly addressed as part of the transaction.

A condemned house may still be sellable when it also has back taxes or liens, but those amounts need to be identified and addressed during the closing process. A property with multiple problems can become more difficult to sell because the buyer and closing professionals need to determine what is owed and what must be resolved. At Core Properties, we can evaluate your St. Louis house and its circumstances and determine whether a cash purchase is possible. We buy as-is, with no repairs required, and can work with you on the closing timeline.

Core Properties can close on a St. Louis house in as little as 7 days, depending on the property's title, condition and circumstances. A condemned property does not necessarily need to sit vacant for months while you arrange repairs before you explore a cash sale. We can evaluate the house as-is, make a cash offer if the transaction is workable and, if you accept, work with you on a closing date that fits your situation. There are no repairs required and no real estate commissions when you sell directly to us.