{"id":39782,"date":"2025-07-09T02:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=39782"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:46:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:46:47","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-nj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-nj\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house as-is in New Jersey? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on.<\/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. Let\u2019s look at how to sell a house in New Jersey, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n

According to Randi Bennett<\/a>, a top-selling agent in the Boonton, New Jersey area, who sells homes 23% faster than the average local agent, the number one reason someone would be looking to sell a home quickly is an unexpected death in the family.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in New Jersey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in New Jersey<\/td>\n$525,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for New Jersey<\/td>\n37<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nNew Jersey law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not<\/a> considered essential for closing in New Jersey.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nNew Jersey has several realty transfer fees:<\/a><\/p>\n
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  1. $2.00 to $3.90 per $500<\/a> of consideration not in excess of $350,000<\/li>\n
  2. $2.90 to $6.05 per $500<\/a> of consideration above $350,000 but no more than $1,000,000<\/li>\n
  3. Controlling interest transfer fee of 1% transactions over $1M.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Reduced rates are available for sellers of low- and moderate-income housing who are senior citizens, blind, or disabled. Rates range from $0.50-$3.40\/$500<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

    As-is is a type of home sale where it\u2019s understood that no improvements will be made<\/a> to the property. When selling a house as-is, the seller chooses not to entertain buyer requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for fixes.<\/p>\n

    An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain home components, such as a stove on its last legs or an older roof, is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

    When selling a house as-is, the property’s general condition should already be accounted for in the home’s purchase price to the best of the seller\u2019s knowledge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    If you want to skip repairs and make a quick sale, selling your home in New Jersey \u201cas is\u201d may be the right choice. 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