Chelsea & Pamela said selling their house was “so smooth”

Chelsea and Pamela reached out from New Orleans East about a house that had been in their family since 1998. It carried a lot of memories, but it had been sitting vacant since Hurricane Katrina. The storm damage had forced a full gut, and although they always hoped to rebuild it one day, life had moved in a different direction. Pamela’s husband had passed, and the idea of managing a full renovation no longer felt realistic. They decided it was time to let the property go and look for a local cash buyer who could take it as is.

The house was still in Pamela and her husband’s names, so a succession was required before the sale could move forward. They had explored succession before but didn’t want to pay legal costs out of pocket. That is a common situation in New Orleans East, especially with older homes that have been in families for decades. We were able to take care of the succession through our title company as part of the sales process, which removed the financial burden and kept everything moving without delays.

Arione worked closely with them to understand the condition of the property, the emotional weight behind the decision, and the timeline they needed. Once we agreed on a fair cash offer, the family felt immediate relief. What mattered most to them was a smooth, respectful experience, and they were glad they didn’t have to repair anything, clean anything out, or deal with contractors. For a house that survived Katrina, sat gutted for years, and carried so much family history, the closing represented a clean, peaceful transition.

You can watch the video to see the property and hear more about the situation, or read the video transcript below.

Video Transcript

Aussie Steve: So what was it like selling your house to Home Buyer Louisiana?

Pamela: It was great! I really enjoyed working with Arione. She was very straightforward and fluent with the whole process and made it really easy.

Aussie Steve: Awesome. Great—and Arione is awesome. Yeah, we appreciate buying the house. I know you’ve had it for a long time, and I know you were gonna put it back together. I can’t wait to see it, but the process was easy?

Chelsea: Oh my God, so smooth! You guys are gracious.

Aussie Steve: Yeah? The house has been in the family for a while though, right?
Pamela: Yeah, since 1998.

Aussie Steve: Wow. We can bring it back to life. You know, it’s gutted now, and we’re gonna—we’re gonna put a lot of shine on it.

Pamela: Oh thank you. Thank you so much!

Selling a House in New Orleans East or Nearby?

If you need to sell a house in New Orleans East or anywhere in Orleans Parish, we can help make the process simple. Many families in this area deal with storm-damaged homes, inherited properties, successions, or houses that have been sitting vacant since Katrina. We buy these properties as is and handle the details so you don’t have to take on repairs or legal steps alone.

Our team buys houses throughout Gentilly, Chalmette, Arabi, and Algiers, and we work with sellers all across the city who want a fast and straightforward experience.

We also buy properties across Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, the Northshore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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