March 10, 2026 · Updated July 16, 2026
Selling as-is means the buyer accepts the property’s current condition. You skip the repair list, staging budget, and open-house schedule that come with many traditional listings — which is why as-is sales fit vacant homes, inherited properties, code issues, and houses with major deferred maintenance.
Use this checklist to gather what actually speeds up a cash close, and to skip the work that does not.
What “as-is” usually covers
Cash buyers like Agility Equity commonly purchase homes that need roof work, HVAC or plumbing updates, interior renovation, cleanup, or that have fire damage, mold, hoarder conditions, or open code violations. Condition is reflected in the offer — not turned into a punch list you must fund before closing.
That includes vacant houses, rentals (sometimes with tenants still in place), and properties heirs have not cleaned out yet.
Gather these details before you request an offer
You do not need a renovation plan. You do need enough information for a realistic evaluation and clear net proceeds.
- Property address and a short description of condition (roof, systems, water damage, access).
- Your ideal timeline — close quickly, wait on probate, or pick a date around a move.
- Names on title and who has authority to sell (especially for inherited or divorce situations).
- Approximate mortgage balance or payoff questions, if any.
- Known liens, back taxes, HOA balances, or code notices.
- For rentals: lease terms, rent amount, and whether tenants are current.
- How we can access the property for evaluation (lockbox, local contact, occupied vs vacant).
What you can usually skip
An as-is cash path is designed to remove retail-sale prep. You typically do not need to paint, replace flooring, deep-clean for showings, stage furniture, host open houses, or complete repairs so a financed buyer can clear underwriting.
Contents can often stay. Ask about selling with remaining furniture or debris in place — especially for vacant or inherited homes.
From evaluation to closing day
Share access and condition, review a cash offer with transparent terms, then choose a closing date that ends carrying costs. Title identifies taxes and liens early so you see how they affect net proceeds before you commit.
Keep insurance in place until closing as your insurer requires — vacant-home policies can have special rules. Utilities and lawn or pool care can usually stay on until possession transfers; confirm details when you schedule closing.
Many sellers close in as little as 7–14 days when title and payoffs cooperate. Longer timelines work too if you need more time to move or finish estate paperwork.
Quick pre-closing checklist
- Confirm who will sign and whether remote or in-person closing is preferred.
- Provide mortgage lender contact for payoff if applicable.
- Share any probate Letters of Administration, divorce orders, or trust documents that authorize the sale.
- Decide what personal items you will remove before possession.
- Plan key handoff and final walkthrough access with the buyer’s team.
- Remember: requesting an offer is free and no-obligation until you choose to move forward.
When you are ready, bring this checklist to a conversation on our sell page or contact form. We buy as-is across South Florida and will walk through net proceeds, timing, and title items in plain language — without pressure to list or renovate first.
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