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Sell Your Jacksonville House As-Is — Even If It Needs Major Repairs

An old roof, foundation cracks, a failed AC, plumbing leaks, or fire or water damage can make a house hard to sell the traditional way. Many buyers’ lenders and insurers won’t touch it. Re-Established Homes buys houses in Duval County in their current condition.

Honest note: We buy some houses ourselves and renovate them. For others, we may introduce you to a vetted investor buyer. We’ll tell you up front which one applies to your house. We are not a listing brokerage.

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Why Repairs Make a Traditional Sale Hard in Florida

  • Roofs and insurance. Insurers often look closely at a roof’s age and condition before writing a new policy. That can make it hard for a retail buyer to close on a house with an older roof. Ask your insurance agent how this applies to your house.

  • The “25% roof rule.” The Florida Building Code has long required a full code upgrade when 25% or more of a roof section is repaired or replaced. Under §553.844(5), F.S., roofs built or replaced to the 2007 Florida Building Code or later now only need the repaired part brought to current code. Older roofs may still trigger a full re-roof. A licensed roofer can tell you where your roof stands.

  • Permits. Major repairs in Jacksonville generally need permits through the City’s Building Inspection Division (permit lookup map). Open or expired permits can come up at closing.

  • Disclosure. Florida sellers are generally expected to disclose known material defects that a buyer can’t easily see. Selling as-is doesn’t remove that duty. Be upfront and ask an attorney if you’re unsure.

Your Options

  1. Make the repairs, then list with a Realtor.

  2. List as-is and hope a cash buyer finds it.

  3. Sell directly as-is for cash, with no repairs, contractors, or showings.

How It Works

  1. Call or fill out the form. Tell us what’s wrong with the house. You don’t need to fix anything first.

  2. Walkthrough. It can be in person or by video. No cleaning needed.

  3. Written cash offer. We’ll tell you whether we’re buying it ourselves or bringing in an investor buyer.

  4. Close with a Florida title company. You pick the date. Your mortgage and any liens get paid from the proceeds.

We don’t promise closing in a set number of days. Timing depends on title work.

FAQ

Do I need inspections or repairs first? No. We or the investor buyer will do our own walkthrough.

What if there’s an insurance claim or mold? Tell us. We can still make an offer. Any open claim needs to be sorted out with your insurer.

Do I have to clean it out? No. Leave what you don’t want.

Is there a cost or obligation? No.

Let’s Talk

Call (904) 799-6790 or fill out the form for a no-obligation offer.

Disclaimer: This page is general information, not legal, insurance, or tax advice. Consult a licensed Florida attorney, insurance agent, or contractor about your situation. Re-Established Homes LLC is a real estate investment company, not a law firm or listing brokerage.