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

3612 N Glebe Rd

6 beds, 6 full,1 part baths

Home size: 4,614 sq.ft.

Price: $4,900,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2040910

Subdivision: North Arlington

Added: 03/12/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

2518-D S Arlington Mill Dr #4

2 beds, 3 full,1 part baths

Home size: 1,240 sq.ft.

Price: $764,900

Property Type: Interior Unit Townhouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041026

Subdivision: Windgate Ii

Added: 03/13/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

3430 N Abingdon St

7 beds, 7 full,4 part baths

Home size: 10,500 sq.ft.

Price: $3,995,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041444

Subdivision: Country Club Hills

Added: 03/18/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

968 N Rochester St

4 beds, 3 full,1 part baths

Home size: 2,887 sq.ft.

Price: $1,425,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2040930

Subdivision: Madison Manor

Added: 03/14/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

1881 N Nash St #1910

2 beds, 2 full,1 part baths

Home size: 2,267 sq.ft.

Price: $2,295,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041438

Subdivision: Rosslyn

Added: 03/18/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

919 N Edgewood St

5 beds, 6 full,2 part baths

Home size: 5,024 sq.ft.

Price: $2,999,777

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2038882

Subdivision: Moores Clarendon

Added: 01/02/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

4192 39th St N

6 beds, 6 full,1 part baths

Home size: 4,490 sq.ft.

Price: $2,825,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2038836

Subdivision: Chain Bridge Forest

Added: 01/02/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

3830 30th Rd N

6 beds, 6 full,1 part baths

Home size: 4,712 sq.ft.

Price: $3,149,900

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2040088

Subdivision: Bellevue Forest

Added: 02/19/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

4020 20th St N

2 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 870 sq.ft.

Price: $775,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2040890

Subdivision: Cherrydale

Added: 03/13/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

5341 8th Rd S

3 beds, 3 full,2 part baths

Home size: 2,306 sq.ft.

Price: $919,990

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2040570

Subdivision: Carlin

Added: 02/25/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

818 S Greenbrier St

3 beds, 4 full,1 part baths

Home size: 2,290 sq.ft.

Price: $959,990

Property Type: Interior Unit Townhouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041242

Subdivision:

Added: 03/13/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

1300 Army Navy Dr #1001

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 900 sq.ft.

Price: $319,900

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2039462

Subdivision: Horizon House

Added: 02/01/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

5370 37th St N

5 beds, 5 full,1 part baths

Home size: 4,700 sq.ft.

Price: $2,795,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041244

Subdivision: Williamsburg Village

Added: 03/13/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

3650 S Glebe Rd #456

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,399 sq.ft.

Price: $899,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041222

Subdivision: Eclipse On Center Park

Added: 03/15/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

4523 34th St S

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,000 sq.ft.

Price: $629,900

Property Type: Interior Unit Townhouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041296

Subdivision: Fairlington

Added: 03/15/24, Last Updated: 03/18/2024

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