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Sell a House That Needs Repairs in Houston - As-Is, No Fixing, No Fees

If the repairs on your house have reached the point where you cannot realistically pay for them, you have not run out of options. We buy houses across Greater Houston exactly as they stand — foundation movement, a roof that has gone, outdated electrical, water damage, fire damage, or simply thirty years of things that never got done. We are a licensed Texas team and major repairs are the single most common reason people sell to us. Seventy-eight of the homes we have bought needed serious work.

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Proof across Greater Houston

Houses needing major work that we have bought across Greater Houston

Every pin is a property we bought and funded ourselves. A large share of them needed significant repairs — which is exactly why the owners could not sell them the ordinary way.

Why a house that needs work is so hard to sell normally

Most people assume the problem is finding somebody willing to take on a project. It is usually not. The problem is further down the chain, and almost nobody explains it properly.

The real obstacle is the buyer's lender, not the buyer

Someone can love your house and still be unable to buy it. Before a lender releases the money an appraiser inspects the property, and FHA and VA loans carry minimum standards for safety and soundness. Active leaks, exposed wiring or serious structural movement can stop the loan — so the repairs must be finished before closing, and you are the only one there to pay for them.

Repair quotes come in higher than anyone expects

The number a contractor gives you is rarely the number you had in your head, and most want a deposit before they start. If you are selling because money is already tight, being asked to spend twenty thousand dollars in order to sell is not a solution.

Houston sits on clay, and clay moves

Much of this region is built on expansive clay soil that swells in the wet and shrinks in drought. Foundation movement here is common rather than unusual — but repairs regularly run into five figures, and many buyers walk away from a foundation history even after the work has been done and warrantied.

One repair uncovers two more

Open a wall to fix a leak and find rot. Strip a roof and find the decking has gone too. Projects that start at eight thousand dollars have a habit of finishing at twenty-five, and that risk sits entirely with you while you still own the house.

The house gets worse while you decide

Insurance on a property in poor condition is harder and more expensive to hold, particularly if it is standing empty. Small problems become large ones over a winter. Waiting is rarely neutral — it usually costs more than acting.

Good contractors are hard to hold onto

The ones worth using are booked months ahead, and a repair job on a house you are selling gets deprioritised behind their bigger work. Chasing quotes and no-shows can take longer than the repairs themselves.

Inherited homes we have actually bought

Real Homes. Real People. Real Solutions.

These are houses we bought needing real work, photographed exactly as we found them. Nothing repaired, staged or tidied first.

West End, Galveston, TX

A West End Galveston home with major flood damage needed to sell fast. We bought it as-is for cash and closed in just 13 days — no repairs.

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Woodland Trails, Houston, TX

Left empty for years with repairs stacking up. Volcan bought this Woodland Trails home in Houston, TX as-is for cash and closed in 26 days.

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Freeport, TX

Multiple heirs in different states sold an inherited Freeport, TX home as-is for cash in 26 days — one closing, no repairs, no disagreement.

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La Porte, TX

A La Porte, TX home with severe timber rot sold as-is for cash in 12 days, letting the owner relocate on a deadline without repairs.

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Alvin, TX

A long-vacant Alvin, TX cottage with a dated kitchen and no working utilities sold as-is for cash in 31 days — no repairs, no clean-out.

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La Marque, TX

A part-gutted La Marque house with an unfinished renovation sold as-is for cash in 28 days — no need to complete the work first.

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La Marque, TX

A La Marque house left stripped and vacant after an eviction sold as-is for cash in 21 days — no repairs, no clean-out, no showings.

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North Texas City, Texas City, TX

A fire-damaged Texas City home with a burned-out porch and boarded windows sold as-is for cash in 11 days — no repairs and no insurance wrangling.

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North Texas City, Texas City, TX

A century-old Texas City home with wood rot and dated systems sold as-is for cash in 18 days, letting the owners relocate on schedule.

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Briargrove Park, Houston, TX

A burst pipe flooded the house after the owner moved into care. Volcan bought this Briargrove Park home in Houston, TX and closed in 19 days.

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Southglen, Houston, TX

Shag carpet, a 1960s kitchen and a family ready to move on. Volcan bought this inherited Southglen home in Houston, TX for cash in 21 days.

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Clute, TX

A long-vacant bungalow with a failing roof and structural damage. Volcan bought this Clute, TX home for cash and closed in 29 days.

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Every property featured is a real home we’ve helped close and fund. Before any property or story is published on our website, we obtain the seller’s permission—nothing is shared without their consent. If you ever want to update or remove your story in the future, simply call us at (346) 360-4444, and we’ll take care of it promptly.

Three houses, three completely different problems

Every property is different. Here are three Houston-area homes we purchased as-is and how we helped the owners get them closed.

Vacant home with foundation issues in Crestmont, Houston TX bought for cash as-is

Foundation movement — Crestmont, Southeast Houston

A vacant rental with foundation issues that had been sitting long enough to start costing the owner real money in taxes and insurance. Foundation history is the thing that most often scares off a retail buyer in this city. We bought it as it stood and closed in 26 days.

Rental with outdated electrical and deferred maintenance in Robindell, Houston TX bought for cash

Systems past their life — Robindell, Southwest Houston

A landlord who had reached the end of his patience with a rental carrying an outdated electrical system and a long list of deferred maintenance. Individually none of it was dramatic; together it was more than any lender would have financed. Closed in 24 days.

Abandoned home with major structural damage in Baytown TX bought for cash as-is

Structural damage after years empty — Harrison St, Baytown

A house that had been abandoned long enough to sustain major structural damage. This is the category where people most often assume nobody will buy at all. We bought it exactly as it was and closed in 23 days.

Where we have bought houses needing major work

Across the whole metro — 37 in Houston itself, and the rest spread through the surrounding cities.

We buy houses in any condition across Greater Houston

From Sharpstown, Westbury, Meyerland and South Park to Baytown, Missouri City, Cypress, Richmond, Spring and down to Galveston and Texas City. If the property is within about a two hour drive of Houston, we will look at it — and the condition genuinely does not change whether we are interested.

Why people with repair-heavy houses sell to us

We do not ask for a single repair

Not one. No patching, no painting, no making it presentable first. We price the house on what it is, not on what it could be.

No inspection that can kill the deal

We are not borrowing money to buy your house, so there is no lender, no appraiser and no financing condition. That is why our closings do not collapse late.

No fees or commission

No agent commission, and we cover standard closing costs. The figure we agree is the figure you receive.

You do not clear it out

Take what you want and leave the rest, including anything in the garage, the attic or the yard.

We have seen worse

Fire damage, collapsed ceilings, homes standing empty for years, houses with people living in them who should not be. Nothing on the list is going to surprise us.

The price does not change at closing

Our offer is made knowing the condition, so there is nothing left to discover. We have never reduced an agreed price at the table.

How it works when your house needs work

Tell us about the property

Call, text or send the address. You do not need repair estimates, an inspection report or a list of what is wrong. If you do have them, useful — but never necessary.

We look at it ourselves

In person or by video walkthrough. We are assessing structure, roof, foundation and systems — not how tidy it is. You do not need to prepare anything.

You choose the closing date

We explain how we reached our number, and if you want it we close through a title company on your timeline. As little as seven days when title is clear.

The repairs we buy through

Foundation movement and slab issues · Roof failure, storm and hail damage · Fire and smoke damage · Water damage, burst pipes and mould · Outdated or unsafe electrical · Failed plumbing and sewer lines · No working heating or air conditioning · Termite and structural damage · Homes standing empty for years · Code violations and city liens · Unfinished renovations somebody started and abandoned · Decades of deferred maintenance with no single big problem

Should you repair it and list it instead?

Sometimes, and we will tell you when that is the case — several of our team are licensed to list it for you. The maths is straightforward: if repairs cost thirty thousand dollars and raise the sale price by sixty, listing wins comfortably. If they cost thirty and raise it by thirty-five, it is months of disruption and risk for almost nothing. Then add the agent commission, the holding costs while the work is done, and the fact that overruns are yours alone. For most repair-heavy houses the numbers land closer to the second case than people expect. We will run both for you honestly and say which one we would take. If the property is a rental, see selling a rental property. If it has flooded or suffered fire damage, we cover both of those separately.

Volcan Property Buyers

Traditional Agent / MLS

Cash offer within 24 hours

Weeks to months for offers

Close in as little as 7 days, on your timeline

30–90+ day closing

No repairs needed

Repairs often required

No fees or commissions

5–6% commission

No showings

Multiple showings

What sellers say about working with us

“I am so happy I chose Mynor and Volcan to help me with my investment all the process was smooth fun and professional I will definitely work with them again and recommend them thank you guys it was a pleasure”

Ofer M.

Houston, TX

“My husband and I were in a rush to sell our home and I came across Volcan Property Buyers. Scott helped us with the process and it was amazing how fast everything gotten done. I recommend Scott for anybody who’s looking to sell their home!”

Jartrice C.

Katy, TX

“Volcan Property buyers exceeded my expectations! They helped me sell my house quickly and efficiently, and the offer was fair and reasonable. The team was professional, responsive, and made the entire process stress-free. Mynor was quick to answer my questions throughout the process.”

Diana R.

Houston, TX

Questions people ask about selling a house that needs work

Is there a condition that is too bad for you to buy?

Very rarely. We have bought houses with collapsed ceilings, fire damage and structural movement, and homes that had been standing empty for years. If it is still standing, start the conversation — the worst outcome is that we say it is not for us, and that costs you nothing.

Do I need repair estimates before I contact you?

No. People often spend weeks and sometimes money getting quotes before they call, and they did not need to. We assess the property ourselves.

Will you still buy if the foundation is moving?

Yes, and it is one of the most common things we see. Much of this area sits on expansive clay that moves with the weather, so foundation issues here are routine rather than disqualifying. You do not need to have it repaired or even surveyed first.

My sale already fell through after the inspection. Can you help?

That is one of the most frequent reasons people come to us, and it is almost always the same cause — the buyer's lender would not approve the loan with the property in that condition. We are not borrowing to buy, so there is no lender and no inspection condition to fail.

What about fire or water damage?

We buy both. If there is an open insurance claim, mention it early, because how that is handled affects the structure of the sale.

Do I have to clear the house out?

No. Take what matters to you and leave everything else exactly where it is, including anything in the garage or the yard. Clearing it is our job after closing.

How do you work out an offer on a house that needs work?

We look at what comparable repaired homes on your street have recently sold for, then subtract what the work will realistically cost us and what we need to make for the risk of taking it on. We show you how we got to the number rather than simply handing you one.

Will the offer be far below what the house is worth?

It will be below what the house would fetch fully repaired, and we say so plainly — that gap is the trade for us taking on the repairs, the overruns and the risk, and for you paying no commission, no closing costs and nothing towards the work. What matters is not the headline price but what actually reaches your bank account, and on a repair-heavy house those two numbers are much further apart than most people expect.

We are licensed Texas real estate professionals, not attorneys or tax advisors. Probate, heirship and inheritance tax depend entirely on your own circumstances, and nothing on this page is legal or financial advice. Please speak to a probate attorney or a CPA before making decisions — we are happy to point you towards people we have worked with.

Find out what your house is worth exactly as it is

No fee, no obligation, and nothing to fix or clean before you ask. Send us the address and we will come back with a cash figure and how we reached it, usually within 24 hours. If repairing and listing would genuinely leave you better off, we will tell you that instead.