{"id":66419,"date":"2026-01-15T14:36:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66419"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:36:39","slug":"how-to-sell-a-house-as-is-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-a-house-as-is-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Houston? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper in Montrose or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home in Houston Heights, <\/span>sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on quickly.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I see most is people who have been living in the home a long time and have never had the funds, motivation, or interest to update their home or make repairs,\u201d says Brian Chiu<\/a>, a top-performing agent serving the Houston area.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that selling a house \u201cas is\u201d usually means accepting an offer below market value, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. In this article, we\u2019ll take a closer look at how to sell a house in Texas, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Houston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Houston<\/td>\n$335,000<\/a> (December 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Houston<\/td>\n64 days<\/a> (December 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nTexas law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Seller\u2019s Disclosure Notice<\/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 not<\/a> considered essential for closing in the state of Texas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nTexas does not impose a state transfer tax<\/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 improvements.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain components of the home, like an older roof or a worn-out stove, are 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

\u201cMost end buyers, meaning those purchasing a primary residence, are looking for move-in-ready homes so they can move on with their lives. Homes that need work are generally not going to command full market price, and the difference is usually significant,\u201d says Chiu.<\/p>\n

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

Homes sold \u201cas is\u201d often need heftier repairs or may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing that\u2019s in pristine, move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/p>\n

\u201cLife gets in the way, and over time there’s wear and tear on the home. Trends change from year to year or decade to decade. As you get further behind, the costs continue to rise to get it ready for the market. As homes build equity over time, they also become more expensive to maintain,\u201d says Chiu.<\/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 a great location with lots of potential for improvement.<\/p>\n

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

If you\u2019re planning to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Texas, it doesn\u2019t mean you can sweep any known problems about the house under the rug.<\/p>\n

A good time to fill out the Texas Seller\u2019s Disclosure Notice<\/a> is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer, so you have peace of mind that it\u2019s taken care of.<\/p>\n

According to the document, sellers are required to disclose their knowledge of the condition of the property. The form will walk you through documenting what you know about material facts and the physical condition of the property.<\/p>\n

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