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

3000 Spout Run Pkwy #A408

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 719 sq.ft.

Price: $275,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043370

Subdivision: Cardinal House

Added: 05/08/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

4141 N Henderson Rd #221

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 657 sq.ft.

Price: $319,995

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043038

Subdivision: Hyde Park

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

1813 Key Blvd #10537

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 627 sq.ft.

Price: $325,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043446

Subdivision: Colonial Village

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

2720 S Arlington Mill Dr #714

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,376 sq.ft.

Price: $710,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043316

Subdivision:

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

900 N Stafford St #2126

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,195 sq.ft.

Price: $560,900

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042874

Subdivision: Ballston

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

2902 24th St N

3 beds, 2 full,1 part baths

Home size: 2,009 sq.ft.

Price: $1,100,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042102

Subdivision: Woodmont

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

3745 S Four Mile Run Dr

3 beds, 3 full baths

Home size: 1,172 sq.ft.

Price: $649,000

Property Type: End Unit Townhouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043168

Subdivision: Fort Barnard Heights

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

10 N Greenbrier St

4 beds, 3 full,1 part baths

Home size: 1,769 sq.ft.

Price: $1,300,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043268

Subdivision: Arlington Forest

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

1021 N Garfield St #417

1 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 873 sq.ft.

Price: $575,000

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042848

Subdivision: Clarendon 1021

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

1905 N Rhodes St #35

0 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 482 sq.ft.

Price: $289,900

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2041264

Subdivision: Colonial Village I

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

4949 33rd Rd N

3 beds, 1 full,1 part baths

Home size: 1,918 sq.ft.

Price: $1,250,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043338

Subdivision: Country Club Manor

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

4633 2nd St S

4 beds, 3 full,1 part baths

Home size: 2,133 sq.ft.

Price: $1,250,000

Property Type: Detached Home for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043264

Subdivision: Barcroft

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

2051 N Woodstock St #201

2 beds, 1 full baths

Home size: 693 sq.ft.

Price: $274,900

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2043312

Subdivision: Vermont Gardens

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

1967 N Adams St

4 beds, 3 full,1 part baths

Home size: 1,956 sq.ft.

Price: $1,060,000

Property Type: Interior Unit Townhouse for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042286

Subdivision: Potomac Ridge Apartments

Added: 05/09/24, Last Updated: 05/09/2024

1050 N Stuart St #107

2 beds, 2 full baths

Home size: 1,194 sq.ft.

Price: $649,950

Property Type: Condo for Sale

MLS Number: VAAR2042878

Subdivision: Ballston Park

Added: 04/25/24, Last Updated: 05/08/2024

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