We bought this dated house with deferred maintenance

In the quiet neighborhoods of Laplace, many homes were built decades ago, when layouts and finishes looked a bit different from what today’s buyers want. This particular house fit that description perfectly. The owner had lived there for 22 years, raising a family and building memories, but after more than two decades, he was ready for a change. He had found a piece of land nearby where he wanted to build a new home, and selling this property quickly was the only way to secure that lot.

The home itself was solid but clearly dated. It still had its original floor plan, a three-bedroom, one-bath layout that used to be common in older Laplace houses. But these days, most families in St. John the Baptist Parish look for at least two bathrooms. The kitchen felt cramped and outdated, the floors showed wear from years of use, and there was some ceiling damage from an old roof leak that had been patched but left its mark. It wasn’t falling apart, but it needed real updates to meet modern expectations.

The owner understood that selling to a traditional homebuyer wasn’t realistic. The house needed work, new flooring, better flow between rooms, and fresh finishes throughout. Rather than list it with an agent and pay commissions on a property that would attract only investors, he decided to go straight to a cash buyer. He spoke with several local investors and ultimately chose us because we offered the best price, a guaranteed closing, and a straightforward process.

We bought the property as-is, for cash, and closed on the seller’s timeline. He didn’t have to do any repairs, inspections, or cleanouts. We took care of everything, allowing him to focus on his next chapter and start planning his new build. For us, it was a perfect project, an older home in a good area that just needed new life. We’ve already begun renovations, opening up the kitchen, improving the layout, and adding a second bathroom to make it a more functional four-bedroom, two-bath home.

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

Video Transcript

Hey guys, it’s Aussie Steve here from Home Buyer Louisiana. We buy houses in any condition in Louisiana. I’m here at the house we acquired in Laplace.

The owner was looking to sell it. He had lived here for 22 years and wanted to move on. He had a piece of land he wanted to buy and build a new home on, so he needed to sell this property.

He hadn’t done a lot of work to the house in those 22 years. The floor plan was a bit dated, it was a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home.

We’re turning it into a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. The kitchen had a poor layout, and some of the flooring had issues.

Because of that, it was hard for him to sell it on the retail market. It really makes more sense for an investor to buy and flip it.

We’ve already started work on this one. We’ve knocked out some walls and are getting things ready.

If you have a house in Louisiana that you’re looking to sell, maybe something that’s not ready for a homeowner to move into and needs work, reach out to us.

We buy houses in all sorts of condition. Go to homebuyerlouisiana.com or give us a call. Hop on and have a look. Thank you!

Selling a House in Louisiana or Mississippi?

If you own an older home like this one in Laplace, or anywhere in St. John the Baptist Parish, that needs updates or repairs, selling to a local cash buyer can save you time and money. At Home Buyer Louisiana, we buy houses as-is in Laplace, Reserve, Garyville, and across Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, the Northshore, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

You don’t need to fix anything, repaint, or stage your home. We handle the entire process and close on your schedule. Whether your house is outdated, has deferred maintenance, or just needs a fresh start, we can help you sell quickly and move forward with confidence.