Selling a condemned house or a house with code violations
A red tag or a pile of city orders makes a house hard to list. A direct sale can still work.
Can I sell a condemned house in Minnesota?
Yes, you still own it, so you can sell it. The condemnation does not disappear, though. The buyer takes the house with the orders still attached, which is why most agents and lenders will not touch it. We buy these as-is. Ask your city and an attorney about the specific orders.
What happens to the code violations when I sell?
They generally stay with the property, so a buyer needs to know about them. Cities can also fine owners who leave orders unresolved. The city can tell you what is open, and a title company will find recorded items before closing.
Do I need a city inspection before selling?
Maybe. In Minneapolis, a house needs a Truth in Sale of Housing report before it is sold, and the city lists a code compliance certificate for condemned houses that have been fixed. Bloomington and Richfield have their own time-of-sale rules. Check with your city.
Do I have to fix the violations before selling?
No. We buy houses in any condition, including ones the city has flagged. We price the work into the offer. If a city deadline is close, tell us early so the closing date can reflect it.
Who handles the paperwork?
A title company closes the sale like any other, and it checks for recorded liens and orders. We explain the numbers in plain words before you sign. If you have a legal question about the orders, a Minnesota attorney is the right person to ask.
Want to know what we would pay?
Tell us the address and the situation. It costs nothing and you are never obligated to take the number.
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We buy in Minneapolis, Chaska, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Columbia Heights, Carver, Crystal, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Minnetonka, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Richfield, Savage, Shakopee, South Saint Paul, Waconia, Watertown, West Saint Paul.