Common challenges
- Estimating repair costs accurately
- Financing repairs when funds are limited
- Managing contractors while living in the home
- Listing a home that isn't presentable to traditional buyers
Major Repairs
Home needs major repairs? Understand what's realistic.
When a home has fallen behind on repairs, the path forward can feel overwhelming. We help you understand what's realistic — and quietly take on the work when a direct sale is the right fit.
- Takes about 60 seconds
- No obligation
- No pressure
Understanding Major Repairs
A calm walkthrough of the situation.
Homeowners in this situation are often stuck between two hard options: put money into a home you may not stay in, or list a home that isn't ready to be shown. There's usually a third path worth exploring.
Questions to consider
- What are the biggest concerns — roof, foundation, systems, cosmetic?
- Would you prefer to make repairs, or hand the project off entirely?
- Is the home currently livable and safe?
- How quickly do you need to make a decision?
Options available
Every situation is different — here are the paths most homeowners consider.
Make targeted repairs and list
Sometimes a focused list of repairs can meaningfully lift value. We can help you understand which repairs typically pay for themselves.
List as-is
Some markets support as-is listings. We can point you toward agents who handle these thoughtfully.
Sell directly to IVGI Properties
When the repair list is long or the situation is complex, we can purchase directly and handle the work ourselves.
Mistakes to avoid
- Overspending on repairs that won't return their cost
- Starting projects you can't finish and getting stuck mid-renovation
- Comparing offers only on price, not on what's actually included
How IVGI Properties Can Help
Guidance shaped around the situation you're actually in.
We approach every conversation the same way — quietly, respectfully, and with the intention of helping you find the right path, even if that path doesn't involve us.
We take homes in genuine as-is condition — no cleanup expected.
We're honest about what a home is worth in its current condition.
If a repair-and-list path would net you more, we tell you.
Frequently Asked
Questions homeowners often ask us.
Direct answers to the questions we hear most often about major repairs.
Do I need to clean out or repair anything before you visit?+
No. We view homes in their current condition. Leave behind anything you don't want to move.
What kinds of condition issues are you comfortable with?+
Roof, foundation, plumbing, electrical, cosmetic — we work through them all. There is rarely a condition we haven't seen before.
Would I ever be better off making repairs first?+
Sometimes. We'll tell you honestly if that's the case in your situation.
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Not sure what you want to do yet? Good. That's the right time to have a conversation. We'll help you think it through.
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