If a seller or an agent lists the property as-is, the label can carry implications. \u201cThere\u2019s usually a connotation that something\u2019s wrong with the home, and\/or there are some issues the owner does not want to fix,\u201d she says. Those properties are typically distressed homes, which usually need significant structural or cosmetic repairs.<\/p>\n
In a seller\u2019s market<\/a>, buyers will sometimes submit an as-is offer to indicate their willingness to purchase a property without expecting the seller to make any changes. \u201cThat\u2019s a completely different ballgame from the seller\u2019s as-is,\u201d says Bullington.<\/p>\n She reports that some owners of updated homes in excellent condition will even list their properties as-is, anticipating multiple offers. They use the term to indicate to buyers their unwillingness to make upgrades or repairs.<\/p>\n However, selling a house as-is usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings<\/a>. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house as-is in Illinois, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform can provide a no-obligation cash offer for homes in almost any condition. Skip repairs and close in as few as 10 days. You\u2019ll also see an estimate of what a top agent might be able to get for your home. Compare both options with one tool.<\/p>\n \n ![\"homelight](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\"){kind=logo}
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