121 Colburn Dr, Manassas: An Inherited Home Needing Major Repairs

Transaction date: April 8, 2019

House with light siding, red shutters and a brick front walk

An inherited property two hours away

The seller inherited the property from her parents after it had been through probate. Other family members had lived there for years, and the property had been neglected. She lived about two hours away in Fredericksburg and had her own family responsibilities.

Maintenance complaints and substantial work

City complaints about exterior and property maintenance added pressure. The seller did not have the means or desire to rehabilitate a house that needed substantial work.

The completed as-is purchase

House For Cash purchased the property as-is on April 8, 2019. The transaction closed in approximately 20 days.

What This Example Shows

An inherited home can create a practical burden even after probate: distance, maintenance complaints and major repairs still need attention. In this case, an as-is sale gave the seller an alternative to taking on rehabilitation herself.

Property photographs

Rear of the house with dormer windows and a wood deck

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