Sell a House With Unpermitted Work in St. Louis
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As-is cash offer. No repairs. We typically cover closing costs. About 2 weeks. You pick the date.
How it works: 3 steps
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Call or send the address
A few questions, then a preliminary cash range on the phone. No obligation.
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30-minute walkthrough
No cleaning. David or Mike walks the house and sends a written offer. We can show proof of funds before you sign.
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You pick the closing date
Typically about 2 weeks, or on your timeline. Title company closing. The title company releases payment after closing.
Cash offer vs listing vs FSBO
Categories, not a quote. Agent commission is negotiable. See cash offer vs listing for the full write-up.
| Factor | House Sold Easy cash | Listing with an agent | For sale by owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to close | About 2 weeks, you pick the date | Often 60 to 120+ days including prep | You find the buyer |
| Repairs | None. We buy as-is | Often needed to list and appraise | Buyers still inspect |
| Showings | One walkthrough | Many showings | You host them |
| Commission | None | Negotiable; often mid-single digits | None |
| Closing costs | We typically cover ours | Seller often pays a share | Seller usually still pays |
| Financing risk | Cash | Buyer loan can fail | You carry that risk |
Unpermitted work is a building-department file, an addition, a finished basement, a garage, or a two-family conversion that never got a permit. We still buy as-is for cash. Typical close about two weeks, or on the seller's timeline. We typically cover closing costs. Call 636-525-1566.
Official desks
- City Building Division: stlouis-mo.gov Building
- City occupancy / Housing Conservation: residential occupancy
- County occupancy: occupancy permit applications
The department that issued (or did not issue) the permit sets that. The department that issued (or did not issue) the permit sets that. Occupancy inspectors sometimes find the work. Failed occupancy. Code notices: City code violations.
Tell us what was added and whether anyone has a letter. We do not require you to pull the permit before the walkthrough. As-is.
Common questions
Can you close if the addition was never permitted?
Often yes, as-is. Title and the municipality still have their say. We will say if we cannot buy.
Is a two-family conversion without a permit a two-flat?
It is a paperwork question. Two-family flats.