We bought this dated house on the West Bank

We bought this house in Gretna. The home had been in the one family for 3 generations and the owners had moved out of Louisiana and had been renting it out. They had the property on and off the market with realtors over the years as they wanted to move on but were never able to get any offers that were worth accepting. There was nothing terribly wrong with the house except that it was just really old and dated. No one had the imagination to buy it and the owners were getting older and didn’t want to spend the time and money rehabbing the property.

We do have imagination though and enjoy updating properties for new owners or renters. We dealt directly with the owners and were able to make them a fair cash offer that they were happy with. The fact that there were no realtor commissions and that we paid the closing costs really helped make this offer work for the owners. We also purchased the property AS-IS so they didn’t have to make any repairs. Since we purchased in cash there was no bank involved who would have ordered a comprehensive inspection report and insisted that a number of items were updated before they lent on it. We just paid all cash and fees and took all responsibility for fixing the property. We closed with a reputable title company and at the end of the day, all parties were happy with the deal. If you want to sell a house quickly then reach out to Home Buyer Louisiana to see if we are a good fit to buy your house.

Watch the video of Steve in the house or read the Video Transcript below.

Common Seller Questions Answered in This Video:

Q: Can I sell my house even if it hasn’t been updated in decades?
A: Absolutely. We buy homes with outdated kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and more.

Q: Do I need to clean or clear out old items?
A: No. You can leave everything behind, and we’ll handle the rest.

Hey, this is Aussie Steve from Home Buyer Louisiana. We buy properties all over Greater New Orleans—Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Tammany, and St. Bernard. We buy properties in any condition. We buy them as-is, so you don’t need to fix them up.

We pay cash, so there’s no need to involve a bank, which can take a long time for financing approvals. Banks often require special reports and might ask for repairs before approving the loan. We don’t do that. We buy as-is in any condition.

We’re here at a property we just bought. This one’s not in terrible condition—nothing major is wrong—but it’s definitely dated. You’ll see there are panels on the wall, a fake ceiling, and the kitchen is quite old.

This property has actually been in the family for three generations. They’ve tried to sell it on and off over the years but had a lot of trouble doing that. They weren’t getting many offers, and definitely not the ones they were hoping for.

The truth is, most homeowners want something modern and move-in ready. A lot of buyers don’t have the imagination or desire to fix up a dated property, so they pass on homes like this.

But we were able to buy it as-is. There were no realtor commissions, which saved the seller around six percent right away. They didn’t need to put any money into cleaning or fixing up the house. We just came in, paid cash, and took it over as-is.

If you have a property you’re thinking about selling—or maybe you’ve been trying to sell it for a while—reach out to us. We’re happy to have a chat. There’s no pressure at all.

We actually look at a lot more properties than we end up buying, but our goal is that every person we meet leaves in a better position than before. Even if we don’t buy your house, we can give you some helpful information or just another option so you feel more confident moving forward.

So, if you’d like us to take a look at your property, just go to our website: HomeBuyerLouisiana.com. My name’s Aussie Steve. Have a great day and talk to you soon.

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