Dennis Was Done Maintaining the House, His Indianapolis Home Sold in 30 Days
I can’t physically maintain the house or the yard anymore. The grandkids leave it messy. We were getting an apartment ready at our daughter’s place. I wasn’t going to repaint a house just to please a stranger.
– Dennis
When the Yard Becomes the Real Problem
Dennis and his wife Cynthia owned the only home they’d ever owned, since new, a 1992-built tri-level with a basement, 3 bedrooms, 1 finished bath plus a roughed-in bath, an updated kitchen, serviced mechanicals, a less-than-10-year-old roof, and unique energy-efficient siding. The house had bones. The problem was Dennis’s body. He couldn’t keep maintaining it. He couldn’t keep up with the yard. The grandkids who came over left a mess that wore him out to clean up. Their daughter had room. They wanted to move in with her. A realtor had already walked through and suggested a list price of $170,000. Dennis didn’t want to list. Cynthia was firm, no price reductions after the fact.
A “Low Dollar” Number That Held
Dennis named $140,000 as his net target. The offer respected it.
No Cosmetic Prep
The paint and flooring needs the realtor mentioned never had to be done.
No Bait-and-Switch Price Drops
Cynthia’s concern was honored: the number on the contract stayed the number at close.
Here’s What Happened
Real homeowners. Real situations. Real results.
Intro
Why a Traditional Listing Wasn’t an Option
Listing meant the realtor’s painting and flooring suggestions, then showings, then a financed buyer’s inspection list, possibly with more concessions. Dennis physically couldn’t be the one prepping the house, and Cynthia had explicitly named “price reductions later” as something she wouldn’t accept.
Turning point
Finding a Solution That Worked
Chris offered $140,000 or closest possible, no fees, no closing costs, as-is. The team made clear that whatever was on the agreement was what would close.
The Decision
A Smooth Path Forward
The contract came together the same day as the conversation. Both Dennis and Cynthia were involved at every step. No cosmetic prep, no painting, no flooring.
The Outcome
Moved In With Their Daughter, On Their Schedule
The deal closed inside about 30 days. Dennis and Cynthia moved in with their daughter. The yard became someone else’s problem. The grandkids could come visit without Dennis dreading the cleanup.
Meet Dennis
Done maintaining the house and yard, ready to move in with their daughter
Home: 1992-built tri-level, 3 bed, 1 finished bath plus roughed-in bath, basement
Condition: Updated kitchen, serviced mechanicals, newer roof, energy-efficient siding
Family: Married to Cynthia, grandkids who visit regularly
Plan: Move into apartment at their daughter’s place
Goal: Net $140,000 with no cosmetic prep
Timeline: About 30 days to close
Priorities: No painting, no flooring, no showings
Dealbreaker: Price reductions after the contract
The Problem
Dennis physically couldn’t maintain the house or yard anymore, and Cynthia refused to accept a listing that would mean prep work followed by price reductions.
The Solution
A $140,000 as-is offer with no fees and no closing costs, the contract number was the closing number.
The Result
Closed inside about 30 days. Dennis and Cynthia moved in with their daughter and left the yard behind.
I wasn’t going to repaint a house just to please a stranger.
– Dennis
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