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I want to sell my home but it wasn’t professionally built?
The home is an owner built home. No professional builder was involved. Everything was done by the owner who was not a licensed or skilled contractor. How does the market value these homes? Would it qualify for financing or cash only? Do I have to sell it As-is and/or disclose it as an owner built home?
Asked By Rhen H | Anderson, SC | 459 views | Selling | Updated 1 year ago
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Amanda Courtney
REP Realty Group
That’s okay! Many Florida homes, especially older ones, weren’t built by large developers. What matters is safety, functionality, and transparency. Before listing, schedule an inspection to uncover any issues you might want to fix or disclose. You can still sell confidently with the right pricing strategy and a solid marketing plan that focuses on your home’s strengths.
- 4 months ago
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Julianne Clark
Charter One Realty
The real question is -- is it professional built or shoddy workmanship? A Buyer will have a home inspection and any deficiencies may be found if it was a handyman special. If permits were not taken out for the construction -- that too can create issues for the sale. How did you purchase the house (cash or a loan) and was it evident when you bought it that it was not built by a professional builder? There are many people that are skilled in construction -- yet do not have a contractors license. All will need to be disclosed. Disclose ahead of time to avoid litigation in the future.
- 1 year ago
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Most importantly. Were all permits pulled and approved by a county inspector?
- 1 year ago
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Elizabeth Steele
Realty One Group Mvp
It really depends on the state laws that you are in. On the county website, look up your property that is listed as a house or as an empty lot. Personally, I would hire an appraiser and base the selling price on that.
- 1 year ago
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