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8 Tips to Help You Sell a Vacant or Abandoned Home in Houston

Selling a vacant or abandoned home can feel completely overwhelming to Houston homeowners, especially if you live out of state, need to sell your house fast, or simply don’t know where to start. It can be challenging to find a buyer who is willing to purchase a property that’s been sitting vacant for a while, as they are typically neglected or poorly maintained. However, the team at Hero Homebuyers is here to help you sell your home quickly and easily without any hassle.

At Hero Homebuyers, we specialize in buying homes outright, as-is. This means that you don’t have to worry about making any repairs or renovations to your property before selling it. Our team will take care of everything, from start to finish, so that you can focus on other matters. 

If you’re looking to sell a vacant or abandoned home in Houston the traditional way, here are eight tips to help you out:

1. Get a professional appraisal

Before putting your property on the market, it’s important to get a professional appraisal. This will help you determine the fair market value of your home and ensure that you’re pricing it correctly if you opt to list it on the MLS. 

2. Clean up the property

First impressions matter, so it’s essential to clean up the property before showing it to potential buyers. This includes removing any debris, cutting the grass, and trimming the bushes. You’ll need to make repairs and possibly repaint or tile. 

3. Stage the home for potential buyers

If possible, stage the home to make it look more appealing to potential buyers. This can be as simple as adding some furniture and decor to make the space feel more welcoming. For better results, hire a professional stager, but keep in mind, this can be costly. 

4. Take high-quality photos of your property

When listing your property online, it’s important to take high-quality photos that showcase your home’s best features. This will help attract more potential buyers and increase your chances of selling quickly. Hire a professional photographer to capture interior and drone footage fo your home. 

5. List the property on multiple platforms

To reach as many potential buyers as possible, list your property on multiple platforms, such as Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com. Some agents include this in their marketing, while others will charge you an additional fee. 

6. Be flexible with showings

When selling a vacant or abandoned home, it’s important to be flexible with showings. This means being willing to show the property at different times of the day or on weekends. Without people in the house, showing it should be relatively easy. 

7. Consider working with a real estate agent

While selling a vacant or abandoned home on your own is possible, it can be challenging. Consider working with a real estate agent who has experience selling properties in your area. Just keep in mind, that if your house sells with a Houston agent, you could be on the hook for thousands of dollars in commissions. 

8. Sell Your Houston House Directly to Hero Homebuyers

If you want to sell your property quickly and easily, consider working with Hero Homebuyers. We’ll buy your home outright, as-is, and take care of all the details so that you don’t have to.
At Hero Homebuyers, we understand that selling a vacant or abandoned home can be stressful. That’s why we’re here to help make the process as easy as possible. Our team of experts has years of experience buying properties in Houston, and we’re confident that we can help you sell your home quickly and easily. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you sell your vacant or abandoned home. We are happy to help you find the best solution for your unique situation. 713-379-4376

Fred Paskell

Fred A. Paskell has served the Houston community for almost 20 years, providing real estate solutions and learning from some of the very best in the business. A native Texan and Army Combat Veteran, Paskell began his career in the commercial real estate sector and has since evolved into a subject matter expert in many aspects of both commercial and residential real estate, including valuation and investment analysis. Throughout his career he has worked for several notable and respected firms including Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, Mohr Partners and the Newmark Group. On the commercial side, Paskell focuses on Office, Industrial and Retail assets while being purely focused on the investment side of residential real estate. While beginning his college studies at Louisiana State University (and still a big LSU football fan), he earned both his M.B.A. in Real Estate Finance and B.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Houston, cum laude, with honors. Paskell is also a CCIM designee, the pinnacle designation for commercial investment real estate. Fred devoted ten years of his life to protecting our country in the U.S. Army, including two combat tours to Iraq with the 7th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment as an AH-64 Apache Helicopter Crew-chief, completing his service at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is also an avid scuba diver of over 26 years having reached the levels of divemaster, rescue diver and technical diver. With this passion he enjoys scuba diving and spearfishing on the offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico in his spare time as well as fishing, playing poker, staying healthy and spending time with friends and family . Paskell also volunteers for several groups serving disabled veterans, including being a member of the Armed Forces Appreciation Committee at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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