22519 Joan Dr, California, MD: An As-Is Purchase After Vacancy and a Revised Agreement

Closed: June 23, 2023

A seller going through a divorce had moved out of 22519 Joan Dr while an ex-spouse remained in the home. The purchase was conditioned on the property being vacant. The condition found after vacancy changed the work the buyer would need to take on.

Front exterior of 22519 Joan Dr in California, Maryland, before updates

Vacancy came before the final inspection

The seller had already left the property, and arranging vacancy was part of completing the transaction. Once the house became vacant, the buyer inspected it and found that the repair needs were materially greater than anticipated.

Revisiting the numbers after seeing the condition

The buyer and seller discussed the actual work required and renegotiated the price. They reached a revised agreement, and the purchase closed on June 23, 2023.

The point of this case is the inspection and agreement process: the condition discovered after vacancy affected the economics, and the parties agreed to revised terms before completing the purchase.

Before: the property prior to updates

Living room at 22519 Joan Dr before updates, with worn wood flooring and items near the doorway
Bathroom at 22519 Joan Dr before renovation, with an older vanity and tub surround
Kitchen at 22519 Joan Dr before updates, showing older cabinets, appliances and flooring

After: later property photographs

The later photos show the exterior, kitchen and bathroom following updates.

Front exterior and yard of 22519 Joan Dr after updates
Kitchen at 22519 Joan Dr after renovation, with white cabinets, an island and stainless-steel appliances
Bathroom at 22519 Joan Dr after renovation, showing the vanity and tiled tub surround

What this example shows

An as-is sale still involves understanding what is being purchased. Clear vacancy conditions, access for inspection and an agreement based on the actual repairs helped the parties move forward in this case.

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