{"id":66178,"date":"2026-01-13T09:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66178"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:53:43","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-mississippi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-mississippi\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Mississippi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Mississippi? 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

\u201cMany times, homeowners simply don\u2019t have the funds to make repairs, so they feel like selling for cash is their only option. What I often find is just a general misunderstanding \u2014 people don\u2019t realize they can sell as-is and still do well, especially with the help of a real estate agent to guide them and bring clarity to the process,\u201d says Kimm Hackett<\/a>, a top Mississippi agent who works with 75% more single-family homes than the average agent in her market.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that selling a house \u201cas is\u201d 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 to sell a house in Mississippi, your options for getting an as-is offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Mississippi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Mississippi<\/td>\n$269,000<\/a> (November 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Mississippi<\/td>\n64 days<\/a> (November 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nMississippi law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS).<\/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 Mississippi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nNone<\/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 in which it\u2019s understood by both the buyer and seller that no improvements will be made to the property. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller chooses not to entertain buyers’ requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for repairs.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality or longevity of certain components of the home, such as a weak stove or a worn-out roof, is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n

When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d 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 pristine, move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cA lot of people want to sell their property as-is because they don\u2019t fully understand the difference between market value and cash value. Some just want a quick sale,\u201d Hackett says. \u201cBut most of the sellers I come across don\u2019t realize that even selling as-is, they can still get close to market value.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

If you\u2019re planning to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Mississippi, it doesn\u2019t mean that any known issues with the property can be swept under the rug.<\/p>\n

A good time to fill out the Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS)<\/a> is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer, so that you know it\u2019s taken care of. According to the document, the seller must deliver the PCDS to the buyer prior to the buyer signing an offer to purchase or a binding contract of sale.<\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about the condition of the property, including:<\/p>\n