Straight answers about selling a house as is
The questions owners of rough houses actually ask. If yours is not here, call (218) 673-8617.
Do I have to fix or clean anything first?
No. We do not ask for repairs, cleaning or showings. Tell us what is wrong and we price the house knowing it.
If I sell as is, do I still have to tell the buyer about problems?
Usually yes. In Minnesota a seller must give the buyer a written list of material facts they know. In Wisconsin an owner must give a real estate condition report. As is sets the price. It does not cancel the duty. See the disclosure guide.
Does an as-is sale protect me if I hide something?
No. Minnesota's disclosure law does not block a fraud claim. Tell the truth about what you know.
Who decides what you will pay?
The person who calls you back. You get the number in writing, with the math explained, so you can compare it with other options.
Will I pay a commission or a listing fee?
Not on a sale to us. There is no agent commission and no listing fee. Closing costs can still exist, and the title company will show them to you before closing.
Who picks the closing date?
You do. The sale closes through a title company.
My house had a fire. Should I call you first?
Call your insurance adjuster first. The claim may be worth more than an offer, and a sale can change it. The fire damage guide has the details, including what a city can hold back from the settlement.
The city condemned the house. Can it still be sold?
Often yes, but the order does not go away. A recorded order can follow the property into a sale. Read the letter, call the office it names, and read the condemned guide.
The house is full of stuff. Do I have to empty it?
No. We do not require cleaning. Take what matters to you. The guide for a full house covers what happens next.
Will I get less than if I fix it and list it?
Usually, yes. That gap pays for our repairs, our holding costs and our profit. Whether fixing it first nets you more depends on your quotes, so run the worksheet with your own numbers.
Do you buy in Superior, Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin has its own rules, so read the Superior page. We are based in Duluth, MN, with no office in the other towns.
Does asking for an offer commit me to anything?
No. Asking commits you to nothing.
Sources for this page
Pages we read on 2026-11-05. Laws change, so check the current version or ask an attorney.
Want to see the as-is number?
Send the address and get our number in writing. Any condition is fine, and you can still compare it with fixing or listing.
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