{"id":65713,"date":"2025-12-31T00:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=65713"},"modified":"2026-02-24T06:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:51:32","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-delaware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-delaware\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Delaware"},"content":{"rendered":"

Considering selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Delaware? Perhaps you\u2019re hoping to part ways with a recently inherited property or want to offload a fixer-upper that\u2019s too costly or difficult to maintain. Skipping the repairs and moving straight to a quick offer could be the best solution for moving forward quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of times, it\u2019s older homes or estate sales where people have inherited the property. Often, there are various problems \u2014 structural issues, sometimes fire damage, different things like that \u2014 where the owners don\u2019t want to prepare the property or do the work necessary to get it ready to put on the market,\u201d explains Jeffrey Stape<\/a>, a top-performing Delaware real estate agent with nearly 50 years of experience.<\/p>\n

However, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d isn\u2019t ideal for all sellers \u2014 it usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how the process of selling as-is works in Delaware and your options for getting an offer.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Delaware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Delaware<\/td>\n$385,833<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Delaware<\/td>\n46 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nDelaware law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Seller\u2019s Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report<\/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 Delaware.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nDelaware imposes a real estate transfer tax at the rate of 4%<\/a> of the property\u2019s fair market value, consisting of both a state and local tax. It is typically split equally between the buyer and seller.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

Selling a property as-is means that no improvements will be made to the property, and it will be sold exactly as it stands. This also means that the seller chooses not to entertain buyers’ requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for fixes or improvements.<\/p>\n

In some cases, an as-is sale can indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain components of the home are not guaranteed \u2014 for example, a stove on its last legs or a leaky roof.<\/p>\n

When selling a house as-is, the general condition of the property should already be accounted for in the purchase price of the home, 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 often need some work or may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing in tip-top, move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d sales often attract investors searching for their next house flip or buyers seeking a bargain, perhaps on a home in an ideal location with lots of potential for improvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we always say is, these are the market sales for comparable homes in good condition,\u201d says Stape. \u201cIf you take the time to do some basic repairs, cleaning, or painting, we could sell it for a higher price. We make sure to disclose the comps and explain that selling as-is usually means selling at a discount, below market value.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Delaware doesn\u2019t mean sweeping any known issues with the property under the rug.<\/p>\n

A good time to fill out the Delaware Seller\u2019s Disclosure of Real Property Condition Report<\/a> is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer, so that you know it\u2019s taken care of.<\/p>\n

According to the document, sellers are required to disclose in writing all material defects of the property that are known at the time of sale, or that are known prior to the time of final settlement.<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about the property\u2019s condition.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be prompted to fill out information about the following items:<\/p>\n