{"id":66996,"date":"2026-01-30T09:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66996"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:26:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T22:26:47","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-portland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-portland\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Portland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in <\/span>Portland<\/span>? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper in Forest Park or inherited a loved one\u2019s home in Irvington, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Claire Paris<\/span><\/a>, a top Portland agent with over 24 years of experience, notes that she usually sees three different types of homeowners who choose to sell as-is. \u201cOne category is the one that most people expect, which is that the property might not have been on the market for 40 years, and there’s a ton of deferred maintenance,\u201d Paris says.<\/span><\/p>\n

The second category, she says, is sellers who might not have a lot of equity in their home and would prefer to skip the second round of negotiations after settling on the price. Thirdly, Paris notes that Portland\u2019s sale contract already includes an as-is clause.<\/span>
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However, 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 down the road. In this article, we\u2019ll take a closer look at how to sell a house as-is in <\/span>Portland<\/span>, your options for receiving an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in Portland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Portland<\/td>\n$584,950<\/a> (December 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Portland<\/td>\n91 days<\/a> (December 2025)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nOregon law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Seller\u2019s 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 Portland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\nNo, Oregon does not<\/a> have a real estate transfer tax on real estate transactions<\/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 mutually understood that no improvements will be made to the property before it changes ownership. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller doesn\u2019t entertain buyers’ requests to provide a credit for fixes or complete certain repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain appliances or amenities are not guaranteed, such as a leaky roof or a stove on its last legs.<\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/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 one is likely to put on a listing in excellent, <\/span>move-in-ready<\/span><\/a> condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d sales often attract investors searching for their next fix-n’-flip or buyers seeking a good deal, perhaps on a home in a great location with lots of potential for improvement. However, Paris warns that sellers should be wary of buyers looking for a bargain, as they won\u2019t be motivated by a particular neighborhood or the beautiful aesthetics of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a different class of buyers that I affectionately like to call vultures, and they’re the ones who are looking for an amazing deal,\u201d says Paris. \u201cAs a seller, you do not want a vulture buyer because they are just looking for an opportunity. They’re going to try and get the absolute best price.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in <\/span>Portland<\/span> doesn\u2019t mean sellers can just sweep any known maintenance issues or property damage under the rug.<\/span><\/p>\n

A good time to fill out the <\/span>Seller\u2019s Property Disclosure Statement<\/span><\/a> is prior to listing your home or requesting an offer, so that you know it\u2019s taken care of. According to Paris, the more information a seller can give to a buyer, the better it is for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMost sellers don’t realize that the property disclosures are an opportunity for them to tell the buyer every single thing that they have ever addressed on that house. In our market, most sellers don’t think that way when they’re doing the disclosure, but if they give that buyer all the information they have in their head and every single thing that they’ve ever done to that property, it lets them off the hook in case the buyer finds out about the roof being replaced,\u201d Paris says.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the document, \u201ceach seller of residential property described in <\/span>ORS 105.465<\/span><\/a> must deliver this form to each buyer who makes a written offer to purchase,\u201d and \u201crefusal to provide this form gives the buyer the right to revoke their offer at any time prior to closing the transaction.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about the title, water systems, sewage system, insulation, structure, dwelling systems, and fixtures.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be prompted to include information about key features and conditions of the home, such as:<\/p>\n