need opinions here should house be torn down just sell land, How do you get house condemn.If the house is falling aprt are you able to sell as is, The house is in virginia. the land is nice 2 houses would be able to build on it. My sister and I are unale to lift some of the stuff in the house example in garage there is an old wood stove or we allow to keep that stuff there or do we have to get it out. Sorry if I don't make sense but if anyone can help thank you.
2006-07-24 10:37:59 · 11 answers · asked by patti23322 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
First, you may want to have a garage sale to sell what you either cannot move or don't want. A lot of people would be interested in the old stove, for example. Then ask your county clerk or assessor for a safety inspection. They will tell you whether the house on the property needs to be condemned. Then if you want to subdivide, you will have to approach your city to see what the zoning is (i.e. Estate I, II, single family, farm, etc.) and how to get a variance to subdivide. If you sell the house as is, your disclosures may work against your getting the best price for the house. Go to zillow.com look up the address and see what the prices are in your area. Good luck and sorry that your mom passed away.
2006-07-24 10:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything to the house or property until you find someone you trust to look into it for you. The house may not be worth fixing and the land may be worth more without the house then with the house. It's OK to bulldoze a house down, if you own it and it's free and clear. First, get an expert in to evaluate the goods on the property. An auction is a great way to get rid of stuff and earn you some money too. Check with people that you trust to help you. Maybe your pastor, or friends or family in the area. Whatever you do, don't take the word of someone that isn't familiar with the area. Also, don't jump to do the first "deal". Some Realtor or investor will offer you a fraction of what it's worth to "steal" it from you...don't let that happen. Find someone you trust, or your family attorney to represent you. Good Luck
2006-07-24 10:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by marks3kids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is to ask a Real Estate agent. It would probably cost you quite a few bucks to get a bulldozer in there to level it, and then trucks and workers to come and remove it, and then maybe more money to dispose of the stuff at a dump. You may be able to sell the property 'as is' with the building still on it...and there are oodles of investors that are looking for places like that. Get the property appraised. A real estate agent can give you an estimated Market Valuation and then you should search on the internet...like MLS...and see what other properties, vacant lots the same size are going for in your area. You have to take factors into consideration, such as is it zoned commercial or residential, what is the area like, are there services, when you compare to other lots. Hope this helps.
2006-07-24 10:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by renie51 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where the property is and how it is laid out you could easily divide it into 4 lots. You should have an antique dealer look at the items before doing anything else and get what you can. If you sell to a developer they will clear the land.
2006-07-24 10:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by harryt62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even dismantling a house can be expensive- probably $5K to $15K depending on the type of house and what's in it. Sell everything as is. Just make sure the realtor specifies that the buyer understands that the property and house is sold AS IS.
PLUS, if the new owner decides to rebuild, he/she can choose which wall to leave standing. Leaving one wall standing makes it a renovation for the new owner rather than a rebuild which will save him/her thousands of dollars in permits.
2006-07-24 10:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by MagPookie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have an auction with the whole place. Anything you don't want can be put on an estate sale. After you sell everything, sell the house and land.
2006-07-24 10:42:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real estate is one thing they ain't makin' more of. Contact a VA licensed realtor and find out what your options are. You may want to rebuild and restore the house, or you may decide to raze the house and subdivide the land. These yahoos on Yahoo! are not licensed to practice real estate law. My condolences concerning your mother.
2006-07-24 11:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for you... get a Realtor to help you sell the land if you guys have anotherplace to live in a someone will pay good money for the ground
2006-07-24 10:45:17 · answer #8 · answered by lugwrench3@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sell it as is most people just want the land to build their dream house it's a sellers market
2006-07-24 11:03:19 · answer #9 · answered by plumbinmonkey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call an estate sale company. They will do everything for a share of the profit
2006-07-24 10:42:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋