You can sell without cleaning up the fire damage
You do not have to arrange cleanup, repairs, or debris hauling before selling to us. Tell us what happened and what parts of the property can be safely accessed; we can discuss the house in its present condition.
Your insurance proceeds and mortgage
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
What happens next
Tell us what was damaged and share any limits on entering the property. We discuss the house with you and provide a written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the damage and any limits on safe access.
Austin building and inspection information
If the building may be unsafe or officials have restricted entry, do not go inside or start moving debris. Follow the instructions for that property before repairs begin. Austin Development Services provides starting points for address-specific inspection information and Certificates of Occupancy. Check with the City about which permits or inspections apply to the repair work you are considering; the links do not establish a particular property's status.
Austin is a city, not a county. The city name alone does not identify a parcel's county, so check the official parcel record before choosing a county office.
Compare selling as-is with rebuilding first
For a rebuild-and-list plan, compare written repair estimates, the permits or inspections the City says apply, the time the work may take, and the costs of keeping the property during that time. For an as-is sale, compare the written offer and terms with the amount you expect to keep after listing costs, repairs, and carrying costs.
The calculator can help compare listing value with estimated proceeds using your assumptions. It is a planning estimate, not a property-specific offer or estimate of what an insurer will pay.
Fire-Damaged House in Austin — Questions
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Austin as-is?
Yes. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris. You do not need to clean out or repair the house to sell it to us.
Do I keep my insurance proceeds if I sell?
We buy the house exactly as it stands, and you keep your insurance proceeds. Confirm how the proceeds and any mortgage requirements apply to your claim with your insurer and mortgage servicer.
What should I check before starting repairs?
If entry is restricted or the building may be unsafe, do not go inside or start moving debris. Check with Austin Development Services about inspection and permit requirements for the actual repair work before it begins.
What happens after I ask for an offer?
We discuss the damage and the property, then provide a written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.
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