{"id":43555,"date":"2025-09-19T04:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T11:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=43555"},"modified":"2026-02-24T06:18:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:18:42","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-louisiana\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house as-is in Louisiana? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home, sometimes you may just want to skip repairs, get a fair cash offer for your property, and move on.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s important to note that selling a house as-is usually means accepting a lower offer than if you sold on the traditional market.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house in Louisiana, your options for getting a cash offer, and what you can expect from the process.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Louisiana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Louisiana<\/td>\n$250,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Louisiana<\/td>\n73<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nLouisiana law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Residential Property Disclosure Form<\/a> and the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are<\/a> considered essential for closing in the state of Louisiana<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nNone<\/a>, though there is an Estate Transfer Tax on certain inheritances<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d is a type of home sale where it\u2019s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. When selling a house as-is, the seller chooses not to entertain buyer requests to complete repairs or provide credit for any fixes.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of specific home components, such as the water heater or the roof, are in less than perfect condition and may need considerable repair.<\/p>\n

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

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Which types of homes are sold \u2018as is\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Homes sold as-is often need repairs or might just be outdated cosmetically. You typically won\u2019t label a home in pristine, move-in-ready<\/a> condition as an as-is sale.<\/p>\n

However, as-is sales often attract investors searching for their next flip or buyers seeking a bargain, perhaps on a home in a great location with lots of potential. As such, it could be a great way to sell your property quickly.<\/p>\n

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What problems do you have to disclose in Louisiana?<\/h2>\n

Selling a house as-is in Louisiana doesn\u2019t mean sweeping known problems about the house under the rug.<\/p>\n

Before listing your home, you will need to fill out the Louisiana Residential Property Disclosure<\/a> so that potential buyers are aware of what they are getting into.<\/p>\n

According to the document, \u201ca seller of residential real property shall furnish buyers with a Property Disclosure Document.\u201d<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about \u201cknown defects\u201d in the home.<\/p>\n

No matter what method you choose to sell your home, you must make these disclosures to the best of your ability.<\/p>\n

However, Louisiana does allow certain exceptions<\/a> for sellers who haven\u2019t lived in the property or on transfers of residential real property to a spouse or a blood relative, but if you don\u2019t meet these exemptions, it\u2019s important to be thorough and honest. Knowingly leaving out information about the property’s condition could cost you more money in the long run.<\/p>\n

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Review your options to sell \u2018as is\u2019 in Louisiana<\/h2>\n

The main options to sell a house \u2018as is\u2019 include:<\/p>\n

List \u2018as is\u2019 with the help of a real estate agent<\/h3>\n

A great real estate agent will assist in listing and selling<\/a> a home as-is.<\/p>\n

An agent can provide simple presentation tips to improve marketing, help to set an appropriate price that reflects the home\u2019s condition, and work to find a buyer who is willing and eager to buy your property in its current condition.<\/p>\n

Sell directly to a cash buyer<\/h3>\n

Someone needing to sell their home as-is can also work directly with a property investor<\/a> or house-buying company<\/a> rather than list it on the open market, where it may be challenging to get an offer from a limited buyer pool.<\/p>\n

We Buy Houses operations buy as-is properties at a discounted rate compared to a traditional market sale and will generally seek out homes in need of significant repairs. These companies can help sellers cash out quickly, and many will cover a seller\u2019s closing costs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Steps to list \u2018as is\u2019 with the help of a real estate agent<\/h2>\n

Find an agent willing to list the home \u2018as is\u2019<\/h3>\n

Your choice of real estate agent always matters, but especially when selling a property as-is. It\u2019s important to find the right match. You\u2019re looking for an agent who doesn\u2019t shy away from listings that need repairs and may also have a strong investor network.<\/p>\n

Consider a pre-listing inspection<\/h3>\n

A pre-listing home inspection<\/a> is the same as a standard one, except that the seller pays for it before listing their home on the market. It may sound like a counterintuitive step for an as-is sale, but getting the inspection results upfront can illuminate any issues that could impact the home’s value and inform an accurate pricing strategy.<\/p>\n

If a buyer requests further deductions to the price based on their own inspection, you may be able to point to how the estimated cost of certain repairs was already baked into the list price.<\/p>\n

Price to reflect \u2018as is\u2019 condition<\/h3>\n

The median sale price for homes in Louisiana hit $250,000<\/a> in August 2025, a 2.4% increase over the year prior.<\/p>\n

\u201cI often remind the seller that in order to maximize the property\u2019s market value and their potential profit, present the property in terms of what a prospective buyer would reasonably expect even at a discounted price,\u201d says Joyce C. Jeffrey<\/a>, a top-selling Louisiana agent.<\/p>\n

You can start with a free estimate from HomeLight\u2019s Home Value Estimator<\/a> (HVE).<\/p>\n

Our HVE combs public data, including tax records and assessments, and pulls recent sales records for other properties in your neighborhood. Using a short questionnaire<\/a>, we also factor in specifics about your home, such as the property type and described condition. Input your address<\/a>, and we\u2019ll provide you with a preliminary home value estimate in under two minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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What's Your Louisiana Home Worth Now?<\/h3>\n

Get a near-instant real estate house price estimate from HomeLight for free. Our tool analyzes the records of recently sold homes near you, your home’s last sale price, and other market trends to provide a preliminary range of value in under two minutes.<\/p>\n \n

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Do light preparations<\/h3>\n

Even for as-is home listings in Louisiana, Jeffrey typically recommends sellers complete some of the following upgrades to the property:<\/p>\n