Sell the house as it stands
A fire can leave damage and debris that take time and money to address. If you sell to us, you do not need to clean the house, make repairs, or haul debris first. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Share what you know about the damage, the house, and whether access is restricted. We can discuss the property without asking you to restore it first.
Insurance proceeds and your 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 about the fire, the damage you know about, and any access restrictions. We discuss the property with you and give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit; closing is through a title company.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Vermont's property transfer tax and Clean Water Surcharge. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Safety and local requirements
Follow directions from the fire department and building officials for the property. Do not enter if access is restricted. Before repairs, cleanup, or demolition, ask the local officials responsible for the address which requirements apply.
Compare rebuilding with selling as-is
A rebuilding decision depends on the damage, the work required, insurance and mortgage requirements, costs, and how much time you want to spend managing the property. Compare a realistic sale price after repair costs and selling expenses with the written terms for an as-is sale.
Use the Burlington home-sale proceeds calculator to compare estimates using your assumptions.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Here's what sellers have said about working with us.
“Sixty-six years old, widowed, and the house had more property taxes than I wanted to keep paying — $5,800 a year in NH on a fixed income. My son in Boston had been after me to move south. USA Home Buyers gave me a fair number, no open houses, no strangers in my house. Closed in eight days. I was in Massachusetts before spring.”
“My parents owned a house near the Millyard for 40 years. After my mother passed, my brother and I needed to settle the estate quickly — we both have jobs and families, neither of us lives in Manchester. USA Home Buyers had a written offer the next day and we closed in 11 days. The whole process was straightforward.”
“I relocated to Boston for work and had my Manchester house on the market for three months with an agent — two failed offers, one buyer who couldn't get financing. USA Home Buyers gave me a written number the next morning and we closed before my lease on the new apartment ran out.”
Testimonials are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. Each seller's location is shown with their testimonial.
Questions about selling a fire-damaged Burlington house
Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Burlington VT?
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Burlington and Chittenden County. We buy fire-damaged houses exactly as they stand — no cleanup, no repairs, no hauling debris.
Do I have to repair the house or remove the debris first?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You do not have to haul fire debris before selling 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.
Can I enter the property or start repairs after a fire?
Follow directions from the fire department, building officials, utility providers, and insurer for the property. Do not enter if access is restricted. Before repairs, cleanup, or demolition, ask the local officials responsible for the property which requirements apply.
What happens after I tell you about the fire?
We discuss the damage and the property with you, then give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit. Closing is through a title company.
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