Salem, VA · Code violations
Can you sell a house with code violations in Salem, VA?
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Yes. We buy Salem houses with open code violations, repair orders, and unsafe conditions. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What we buy
Bring us the notice, repair list, or unsafe-building order. We'll talk through the house and what the City wants done. You don't need to finish the repairs before you call.
What can affect closing
Virginia lets localities inspect existing buildings and order code violations corrected. If an official declares a building unsafe, the official can order repairs or demolition; emergency repairs may be authorized when there is imminent danger. Virginia Code §36-105 — unsafe buildings; 13VAC5-63-480 — inspections; 13VAC5-63-485 — orders; 13VAC5-63-490 — unsafe structures.
Virginia also lets localities require owners to remove, repair, or secure buildings that endanger public health or safety. A locality can generally arrange the work after at least 30 days' notice. Serious hazards and emergencies can move faster. If the locality does the work, it charges the owner; an unpaid bill becomes a lien that ranks with unpaid local real-estate taxes. Virginia Code §15.2-906 — local repair and removal orders.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Tell us what is happening with the house and what the notice says. We'll look at the property and go through the notice and dates with you.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Local help
Salem Code Enforcement handles property-maintenance concerns such as overgrown grass, hazardous trees, uncontained trash, and stagnant water. For a building permit or inspection question, contact the City's Building Inspections office.
City of Salem Code Enforcement ↗ · City of Salem Building Inspections ↗
Costs and questions
No fees.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Virginia state and local recordation taxes, grantor tax and any applicable regional WMATA capital fee, regional congestion relief fee or regional transportation improvement fee. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Compare your own selling-cost numbers with the Salem net-proceeds calculator →
Questions about selling with code violations
Can I sell before code repairs are finished?
A sale may be possible, but an order or deadline from the City can still matter. We buy houses with code violations as-is. Tell us what the notice says and we will talk it through with you.
Can Salem charge me if it does the repairs?
Virginia law lets a locality arrange certain repair, removal, or securing work after notice. The cost is charged to the owner and, if unpaid, can become a lien that ranks with unpaid local real-estate taxes. Serious hazards and emergencies can have shorter timelines.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Talk with us about the house and notice
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the house and what the notice says, or use the form below.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.