Selling A House As Is: What Does It Mean To You As The Buyer?

What goes through your mind when you see the term "as-is" in a property listing in Arlington? While some people may see this as a warning, others like real estate investors may see it as an opportunity. But what exactly does "as-is" mean? Technically, when a real estate agent in Arlington lists a house to sell as-is, it means that the homeowner is selling the home in its current condition and will not make any repairs or improvements before the sale (or negotiate with the buyer for any credits to fund these fix-its). You'll rarely see this term on a property sales listing that's perfect and move-in ready. People in Arlington normally sell as-is homes that are in disrepair for several reasons:  the homeowners or other sellers can't afford to fix these flaws before selling (which would help them sell the home for a higher price), a home may have been through foreclosure and is now owned by a bank, or the seller may have died and left the house to inheritors or an estate agent who have little idea what could be wrong with it but needs to sell. Whatever the reason, these sellers aren't willing to pretty up the house before selling it. They just want to sell the real estate and move on. This means that the buyer inherits any issues a home may have. However, selling a home "as-is" doesn't change the legal rights of the buyer. The listing agent still needs to disclose known problems and the buyer can still negotiate an offer with the final sale contingent after a real estate inspection.

Properties in Arlington County

1029 N Stuart St #106

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 782 sq.ft.

Price: $407,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043062

Subdivision: Summerwalk

Added: 04/26/24, Last Updated: 04/27/2024

3701 5th St S #507

0 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 490 sq.ft.

Price: $198,000

Property Type: Penthouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042438

Subdivision: Stratton House

Added: 04/25/24, Last Updated: 04/27/2024

1021 N Garfield St N #504

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 709 sq.ft.

Price: $497,500

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042976

Subdivision: Clarendon 1021

Added: 04/27/24, Last Updated: 04/27/2024

900 N Stafford St #1412

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 670 sq.ft.

Price: $385,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041716

Subdivision: Ballston

Added: 03/28/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

2310 N van Buren Ct

3 beds, 3 full,1 part baths

Home size: 2,872 sq.ft.

Price: $1,245,000

Property Type: Interior Unit Townhouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041880

Subdivision: Fenwick Court

Added: 04/05/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

4500 S Four Mile Run Dr #830

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 735 sq.ft.

Price: $275,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042898

Subdivision: The Brittany

Added: 04/25/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

3830 9th St N #904w

2 beds, 1 full,1 part baths

Home size: 865 sq.ft.

Price: $535,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042690

Subdivision: Lexington Square

Added: 04/26/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

3650 S Glebe Rd #456

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,399 sq.ft.

Price: $849,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041222

Subdivision: Eclipse On Center Park

Added: 03/15/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

1427 Nash St N #27

2 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 780 sq.ft.

Price: $399,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042890

Subdivision: Rosslyn Heights

Added: 04/25/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

4088 Lee Hwy

3 beds, 2 full,2 part baths

Home size: 1,296 sq.ft.

Price: $924,900

Property Type: Interior Unit Townhouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042390

Subdivision: Cherrydale

Added: 04/25/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

3409 Wilson Blvd #808

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,130 sq.ft.

Price: $710,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042648

Subdivision: Arc 3409

Added: 04/25/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

3223 4th St N

4 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 2,267 sq.ft.

Price: $1,319,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042486

Subdivision: Ashton Heights

Added: 04/26/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

2906 N Kensington St

6 beds, 6 full,3 part baths

Home size: 5,372 sq.ft.

Price: $3,389,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043110

Subdivision: Country Club

Added: 04/26/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

1021 N Garfield #612

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 745 sq.ft.

Price: $514,900

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2040224

Subdivision: Clarendon 1021

Added: 04/05/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

1128 S Edison St

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 968 sq.ft.

Price: $725,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042048

Subdivision: Columbia Forest

Added: 04/25/24, Last Updated: 04/26/2024

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