{"id":65661,"date":"2025-12-12T15:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T23:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=65661"},"modified":"2026-02-24T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:00:12","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Arkansas, you may be dealing with a fixer-upper, an inherited property, or a home that simply isn\u2019t worth updating before it goes on the market.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most common reason I see is that most of the sellers I work with want to avoid the cost and hassle of repairs,\u201d says Walter Washington<\/a>, a top-performing Arkansas real estate agent. \u201cA lot of times, they also need to move quickly. That could be for financial reasons, personal reasons, divorce, a job relocation \u2014 you name it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Still, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d can mean receiving a lower offer, and buyers may try to negotiate regardless of the condition disclaimer. Below, we\u2019ll break down how to approach an as-is sale in Arkansas, the different ways to get an offer, and what you can expect along the way.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Arkansas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Arkansas<\/td>\n$287,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Arkansas<\/td>\n53 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nCaveat emptor<\/a> rule; the real estate agent must \u201cexert reasonable effort\u201d<\/a> to find any issues with the house<\/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 the state of Arkansas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\n$3.30 per $1,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

In Arkansas, an as-is home sale signals that no repairs or updates will be made before closing. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller is choosing not to take on buyer requests for fixes or offer credits for needed work.<\/p>\n

It also means there\u2019s no guarantee regarding the lifespan or performance of certain features \u2014 whether that\u2019s an aging roof, outdated systems, or an appliance nearing the end of its usefulness.<\/p>\n

In an as-is sale, the home\u2019s overall condition should already be reflected in the listing 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 \u201cas is\u201d typically need repairs or have dated finishes \u2014 it\u2019s not a label you\u2019d expect on a property that\u2019s fully updated and move-in ready<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Washington says as-is sales in Arkansas are common in a range of situations: \u201cIt can range from older homes or properties needing major repairs, to inherited homes, or even rentals that have just seen heavy use over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n

These listings often appeal to investors looking for their next project or to buyers hoping for a deal, especially if the home offers strong potential or sits in a desirable location.<\/p>\n

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

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Arkansas doesn\u2019t mean ignoring or hiding known issues with the property. Arkansas is a caveat emptor<\/a> (buyer beware) state, which means there\u2019s no state law requiring every home seller to provide a formal written property disclosure. However, that doesn\u2019t eliminate all responsibilities for sellers \u2014 or for their real estate agents.<\/p>\n

According to the Arkansas Real Estate Commission<\/a>, sellers themselves are not legally required to disclose every detail about their property. But real estate agents are required to make \u201creasonable efforts\u201d to learn and share material facts that could affect a property\u2019s value or desirability. In other words, an agent can\u2019t knowingly misrepresent a home\u2019s condition, even in an as-is sale.<\/p>\n

Because of this, most Arkansas real estate professionals encourage sellers to complete the Arkansas Seller\u2019s Property Disclosure Form<\/a>, even though it isn\u2019t mandated by state law. The form helps document what you know about the property and protects both parties by reducing misunderstandings later.<\/p>\n

The disclosure form asks sellers to share what they know \u2014 or don\u2019t know \u2014 about issues across key areas of the home, including:<\/p>\n