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Vacant or Damaged Property

Sell a Vacant or Damaged House, No Repairs, No Cleanup

Fire damage, water damage, an unfinished renovation, or a property that's simply been sitting empty, we buy homes in any condition and handle properties traditional buyers won't touch.

No repairs, no cleanup, no need to secure the property yourself any longer.
Any Condition Fire, water, or structural damage, we still make an offer
Why Owners Choose Us

A Property Sitting Empty or Damaged Doesn't Have to Stay That Way

A vacant or damaged house can become a liability fast, taxes, insurance, vandalism risk, and code violations all add up. Here's how selling to us removes that weight.

Any Condition Accepted

Fire damage, water damage, mold, structural issues, or an unfinished renovation, none of it disqualifies the property.

Stop Paying to Hold It

End the ongoing cost of property taxes, insurance, and utilities on a home that isn't being used.

Reduce Vandalism & Liability Risk

Vacant properties attract squatters, break-ins, and code enforcement attention. Selling closes that exposure.

No Contractor Needed

Skip the cost and hassle of hiring contractors to repair damage before you could ever list it traditionally.

Zero Fees or Commissions

No agent commissions, no closing costs on our end, keep more of the property's value.

We Buy What Others Won't

Traditional buyers and many investors pass on damaged properties. We specialize in exactly this kind of situation.

Know Your Options

Repairing & Listing vs. Selling to Us As-Is

A side-by-side look at what it takes to sell a vacant or damaged property each way.

What's Involved
Repair & List
Sell to WeBuy
Contractor repairs before selling
✕ Required
✓ Not required
Financing-eligible buyers
✕ Often excluded
✓ Not a factor
Ongoing taxes/insurance while vacant
✕ Keeps accruing
✓ Ends at closing
Vandalism/squatter risk
✕ Ongoing
✓ Resolved
Agent commissions
✕ ~5–6%
✓ $0
Typical timeline
Months, plus repair time
✓ As little as 7 days
Common Situations

We've Bought Properties in All of These Conditions

Fire damage, partial or extensive
Water damage, mold, or foundation issues
Vacant for months or years
Unfinished renovation or addition
Code violations or open permits
Squatters or unauthorized occupants
Earthquake retrofit needed
Overgrown lot or accumulated debris
Back taxes owed on the property
Sold Exactly As It Stands

We Buy It As-Is, Damage and All

No inspection contingency, no repair negotiations, no waiting for insurance claims to settle first. We assess the property as it is today and make an offer based on that.

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How It Works

Three Steps to Sell a Vacant or Damaged Property

Step 1

Tell Us About the Property

Share the address and a description of the damage or condition, photos help but aren't required to get started.

Step 2

Get a Fair Cash Offer

We'll assess the property as it stands and provide a no-obligation cash offer, no repairs required first.

Step 3

Close and Walk Away

We handle the paperwork with a title company and close on a timeline that works for you.

Real Stories

Owners Who Sold Damaged or Vacant Property With Us

★★★★★

"After the kitchen fire, no traditional buyer would even look at it. WeBuy made an offer within a day and we closed without any repairs on our end."

R. Villanueva
Antioch, CA
★★★★★

"The house sat empty for two years after my mom moved to assisted living. Taxes and insurance were draining us. Selling as-is was such a relief."

C. Odom
Pittsburg, CA
★★★★★

"Water damage from a burst pipe and an insurance claim that dragged on forever. They didn't wait on any of that to make a fair offer."

N. Ibrahim
San Francisco, CA
Common Questions

Vacant & Damaged Property FAQs

We evaluate properties on a case-by-case basis and have purchased homes with fire damage, water damage, mold, and significant structural issues. It's worth reaching out regardless of condition.

Not necessarily. We can often work around an open or pending claim, though the specifics depend on your policy and situation, so let's discuss the details directly.

No. Debris, damage, and belongings left behind don't need to be cleared out before we make an offer.

That's fine. We regularly purchase properties with open permits or code violations and factor those into the offer.

Often in as little as 7 days once an offer is accepted, since there's no financing contingency or repair timeline to wait on.

No. Getting a cash offer is completely free with no obligation to accept, and there are no agent commissions or closing fees.

Let's Talk About Your Property, As It Is Today

Get a free, no-obligation cash offer, no repairs or cleanup required first.

Call (415) 869-5771 →
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