{"id":66585,"date":"2026-01-27T09:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66585"},"modified":"2026-01-27T09:19:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:19:39","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Seattle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking about selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Seattle, Washington? If you\u2019re dealing with a fixer-upper or an inherited home, you likely want to avoid repairs, accept a reasonable offer, and move forward without added stress.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe seller may have been in the house for 20 to 30 years or longer, and upgrading the kitchens and bathrooms, painting, and doing all the flooring is too much work. They might not have any money to do the work,\u201d says Hao Dang<\/a>, a HomeLight Elite Agent with 24 years of experience.<\/p>\n

If that sounds familiar, it\u2019s important to know the tradeoffs. Selling \u201cas is\u201d can mean a lower price, and buyers may still try to negotiate. Below, we\u2019ll break down your options for selling in Seattle and what the process typically looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Seattle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Seattle<\/td>\n$726,500<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Seattle<\/td>\n67 days<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nSeattle law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Washington Property Disclosure Statement<\/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 Washington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nYes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is as-is condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

An \u201cas is\u201d sale means the seller is offering the home in its current state, with no plans to make improvements. In this type of sale, the seller typically won\u2019t agree to complete repairs or offer credits for fixes requested by the buyer.<\/p>\n

Selling \u201cas is\u201d can also signal that certain features \u2014 like aging appliances or an older roof \u2014 may not function perfectly or last much longer. Ideally, the home\u2019s condition is already reflected in the asking price, based on what the seller knows about the property at the time of sale.<\/p>\n

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

Homes listed \u201cas is\u201d often need repairs or updates, or they may simply feel dated. It\u2019s not a label commonly used for homes that are fully updated or move-in ready<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In Seattle, these properties tend to attract investors looking for a renovation project or buyers hoping to purchase a home with potential at a lower price, especially in popular or upcoming neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

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

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in Seattle doesn\u2019t remove the obligation to disclose known issues.<\/p>\n

Sellers typically complete the Washington Property Disclosure Statement<\/a> before listing or requesting offers. This form requires you to share what you know about the property\u2019s condition, including any material facts or defects you\u2019re aware of, so buyers can make informed decisions.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be asked to provide details about your home\u2019s history and condition, such as:<\/p>\n