A few years ago, I bought a fixer-upper home in Jacksonville, Florida.
I was only able to afford a property in an upcoming neighborhood because the house was in need of a great deal of work.
I hoped to keep costs under control by doing the majority of the work myself. Because of this, most of the projects were not permitted. I renovated the bathrooms and kitchen, installed a new heat pump and managed to update the electrical panel. I was making significant improvements and feeling quite confident in my results. Unfortunately, a nasty storm came through before I had the chance to repair the roof or install gutters. Dirty water infiltrated the home in numerous locations, damaging ceilings and walls. The run-off from the roof eroded the soil around the home and undermined the foundation. The house became unsafe to live in. There was no way to sell it through conventional channels. I didn’t have the funds or the energy to start over and make repairs. I wasn’t sure what to do. With a bit of research, I came across a cash home buyer based in Jacksonville, Florida. I liked the sound of a local and family-owned company. All it took was the completion of an online contact form. I supplied some basic information and received a cash offer in under twenty-four hours. The offer was fair and straightforward. There was no obligation to accept. I was able to take my time and think it over. Once I agreed, everything moved ahead very quickly. I was able to arrange the closing at a time that worked best for me. The transaction was completed in less than two weeks.