Do you buy houses in bad condition?

Yes. We buy houses in any condition, including fire damage, water damage, foundation issues, mold, hoarder situations, and open code violations. You do not need to make repairs, clean up, or haul anything out. We walk the property as it sits and make an offer based on what we see.

How fast can you close on an as-is house?

Most closings happen in 7 to 14 days from the signed purchase agreement. When title is clean and straightforward, we can close in as few as 5 days. The timeline depends on the title company's schedule and any liens or probate items that need to clear, and we tell you upfront what your specific timeline looks like.

Do you buy inherited houses?

Yes, and this is a large part of what we do. We work directly with heirs and estate attorneys, and we can close during or after probate depending on where the estate stands. If multiple heirs are involved, we coordinate signatures and disbursements at closing so each heir receives their share from the title company.

Do you buy foreclosures or pre-foreclosures?

Yes. If you have a sale date coming up, call us as early as possible so we have time to close before the auction. We handle the payoff directly with your lender and settle the loan balance at closing from the sale proceeds. In many cases, sellers walk away with cash even when they thought they had no equity left.

Do you buy houses with tax liens?

Yes. Tax liens, mortgage liens, HOA liens, and judgment liens all get settled at closing directly from the sale proceeds. You do not need to pay anything out of pocket to clear them. The title company disburses funds to each lienholder, and whatever remains after payoffs is yours.

What areas do you buy in?

We buy across South Louisiana, the Alabama Gulf Coast, and the Florida Panhandle. In Louisiana that includes Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, Metairie, New Orleans, Kenner, Uptown, and Mid-City. On the coast we cover Baldwin County (Gulf Shores, Orange Beach) and the Florida Panhandle (Fort Walton Beach, Escambia County, Okaloosa County).

Do I pay any fees or closing costs?

No. There are no agent commissions, no listing fees, no closing costs charged to you, and no repair credits taken out of your proceeds. The offer we give you is the amount you receive at closing, minus only any liens or payoffs owed on the property itself.

How is your cash offer calculated?

The math is simple and we show it to you: after-repair value (ARV) minus renovation cost minus a fair profit for our work equals your offer. ARV comes from recent comparable sales in your neighborhood. Renovation cost comes from what the property actually needs to be resold. We walk you through each number so you understand exactly how we got to the offer.

Do you require an inspection before making an offer?

No formal inspection is required. We walk the property ourselves, usually in 20 to 30 minutes, and factor condition into the offer at that point. Because we buy as-is and take on the repair risk ourselves, we do not send inspectors back for renegotiation after the offer is signed. The price we agree to is the price we close at.

How do I know you actually have the cash to close?

We provide proof of funds in writing before you sign anything, either a bank statement or a letter from our banking partner showing available cash for the purchase. We close with our own capital, not a mortgage or hard money loan, so there is no financing contingency and no lender who can back out at the last minute. If the title company confirms our funds are in escrow, closing happens on the date agreed.

Old Metairie Teardown Candidate? Compare Cash Offers Before You Commit

Weighing repair costs or a teardown offer on an older Old Metairie house? Compare your as-is sale options before committing. Start with a property-specific cash offer. Call 504-920-4747.

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By Andrew & Tony Bertucci

Start With Your Property and Your Priorities

An Old Metairie teardown candidate can attract very different purchase proposals. One buyer may plan to repair the existing house; another may consider redevelopment. Those plans do not make an offer equally certain or equally useful to you. Before committing, compare the written terms, the remaining review steps and the amount you expect to receive. Bertucci Investment Group reviews older Old Metairie houses, distressed properties and homes needing substantial work for an as-is cash purchase.

Do not assume an older house must be demolished

Age, worn finishes and deferred maintenance do not establish whether a structure can or should be removed. An offer based on redevelopment may depend on property-specific checks. Ask the buyer which questions remain open and whether those questions create a cancellation right or a possible price change. Get qualified advice for structural, permitting or other technical questions. This guide does not determine what is allowed at any particular Old Metairie address.

Put competing proposals on the same page

For each offer, record the purchase price, earnest-money terms, proposed closing date and who pays each closing expense. Add the inspection deadline and any financing, approval or due-diligence conditions. This simple comparison can reveal why a larger headline number may not be the best fit for your timing. Do not treat a verbal estimate, a preliminary discussion and a signed purchase agreement as interchangeable stages.

Ask what happens after the property review

If the buyer has not walked the house or reviewed available records, ask what still needs to happen before the offer is firm. Find out when inspections end and what the agreement says about cancellation or renegotiation. Request clarification in writing when wording is unclear. A direct sale can reduce the preparation associated with listing a house, but the contract still controls the obligations on both sides.

Share the condition without commissioning a renovation

Tell the buyer about known roof problems, water intrusion, damaged finishes, older systems or unfinished projects. Existing photographs and reports can help. Distinguish confirmed issues from concerns that have not been evaluated. BIG can review the property in its current condition; you do not need to finish a remodel to ask for an offer. Ask your own adviser about applicable disclosure obligations rather than assuming an as-is agreement removes them.

Account for the things you still need to do

A long-held Old Metairie home may contain possessions that take time to sort, or you may need time to arrange another place to live. If it is a rental, explain the occupancy and provide the lease for review. Ask how the proposed possession date relates to closing. Any agreement about items left behind, cleanout or access should appear in writing. Do not let a fast closing date create a handoff you cannot comfortably complete.

Compare expected proceeds and timing together

Ask the closing professional to outline mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes and other deductions that apply to your transaction. Compare expected proceeds, not just the offered price. Then consider how long each proposal keeps you responsible for holding expenses. A flexible closing arrangement may matter more than shaving a few days off a transaction. No general guide can calculate the final proceeds from your own property without the relevant records.

Keep the property decision separate from the estate decision

If the home belongs to an estate or several people share ownership, tell the buyer early. A proposed sale does not establish who can sign or when the transfer can happen. Have your attorney or closing professional confirm the appropriate steps. For a separate discussion of estate-related selling, see our existing Old Metairie inherited-house guide. This checklist focuses on comparing purchase proposals for an older house, not replacing legal advice.

Request a property-specific Old Metairie offer

Send the address, your phone number and a brief description of the condition. Tell us whether you are weighing repairs against selling, whether another buyer has called the home a teardown, and what matters most about your timeline. Andrew and Tony can discuss an as-is purchase with you. Review our Old Metairie cash buyer page or broader Metairie coverage, then call 504-920-4747. There is no obligation to accept an offer.

Questions About Selling As-Is in Old Metairie

Can BIG review an Old Metairie teardown candidate?

Yes. We can discuss an as-is purchase of an older or distressed house. Calling it a teardown does not establish that demolition is allowed.

Must I demolish the house before requesting an offer?

No. Contact BIG about the property as it stands before committing to demolition or a major renovation.

What if two cash offers have different conditions?

Compare the inspection period, cancellation rights, deposit, costs and closing date alongside price. Ask for unclear terms to be explained in writing.

Can I sell with belongings still inside?

Discuss what you plan to remove and what would remain. Include the agreed cleanout and possession terms in the purchase agreement.

Is the purchase price the amount I receive?

Not necessarily. Mortgage payoffs, liens, taxes and agreed transaction costs can affect proceeds. Request a property-specific estimate from the closing professional.

How do I request an Old Metairie cash offer?

Call 504-920-4747 or send the property address and your contact details through the offer form. There is no obligation to accept.