Sell Your House As-Is in San Antonio — No Repairs, No Updates, No Problem
We buy homes in any condition. Whatever the issue, we've seen it and we can still make you an offer.
What Does "As-Is" Mean in Texas?
When you sell a home "as-is" in Texas, you're telling the buyer: here's the property in its current state, and I'm not making any repairs before closing. You're not hiding anything — Texas law still requires sellers to complete a Seller's Disclosure Notice, which lists all known material defects. Selling as-is doesn't exempt you from honest disclosure. It just means you're drawing a clear line: what you see is what you get.
For traditional buyers using a mortgage, an as-is sale can be complicated. Lenders require an appraisal, and appraisers flag significant issues. If the roof is failing or there's active foundation movement, a conventional or FHA loan may not be approved at all. That's part of why as-is homes often don't sell well through the traditional market — even buyers who are interested get blocked by their financing requirements.
Cash buyers like Alamo Residential don't go through a bank. We don't need an appraisal to approve our purchase, and we don't have a lender putting conditions on the deal. If the property has issues, we factor those into our offer. We buy the home as-is, handle whatever comes next ourselves, and close on a schedule that works for you.
What We Buy
We've purchased homes in every kind of condition across San Antonio. Here are some of the situations we deal with regularly.
Foundation Problems
Settlement cracks, pier-and-beam failures, sloping floors — we've bought them all. Foundation repairs are significant but manageable, and they don't make a home unbuyable.
Roof Damage or Leaks
An aging roof or active leak is one of the most common reasons homeowners can't get a traditional buyer to close. We can still make an offer and handle the replacement ourselves.
Fire or Smoke Damage
Partial fire damage or smoke throughout a home is not a dealbreaker for us. These homes require significant remediation work, but we're equipped to take them on.
Flood or Water Damage
San Antonio has seen its share of flooding events. Water damage, warped floors, and compromised drywall are conditions we're comfortable buying in.
Mold or Mildew
Mold scares off traditional buyers and can cause financing issues. We factor remediation costs into our offer and take it from there.
Outdated Electrical or Plumbing
Knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized pipes, or an undersized electrical panel — these are common in older San Antonio homes and aren't a dealbreaker for us.
Termite or Pest Damage
Structural damage from termites or other pests can be extensive. We'll evaluate the extent and still make you an offer.
Code Violations
Open code violations don't prevent a cash sale in Texas. We can purchase the property and handle bringing it into compliance after closing.
Hoarder Homes
We buy homes with decades of accumulated belongings. You don't need to clean out a single item — we handle everything after closing.
Unpermitted Additions
A converted garage, an added room without permits — these create complications with traditional lenders but not with us.
Major Structural Issues
Compromised load-bearing walls, failing retaining structures, or other serious structural problems — we can evaluate and still make an offer.
Cosmetic Damage or Neglect
Peeling paint, worn carpet, outdated finishes, and general neglect are some of the easiest things for us to work with. We'll update the home ourselves.
Does Selling As-Is Mean Getting Lowballed?
It's a fair concern, and it deserves a straight answer. Cash buyers do pay less than retail market value — and we're not going to pretend otherwise. But the right comparison isn't between a cash offer and the value of a fully renovated home. The right comparison is between a cash offer and what you'd actually net after going through a traditional sale.
Here's how we calculate our offers: we start with the estimated after-repair value (ARV) of the home — what it would sell for in good condition in the current market. From that we subtract the estimated cost of repairs needed to get it there, our operating costs, and a reasonable margin to make the investment work. What's left is our offer.
We'll explain that math to you if you want to see it. We're not trying to obscure how we work.
The key question for most sellers isn't "am I getting full market value?" — it's "what will I actually walk away with, given my specific situation?" A home that needs $40,000 in repairs doesn't sell at full market value through a traditional agent either. It sells at a discount, after a longer and more stressful process, and after you've fronted money for work you may or may not fully recover. For many homeowners, the cash route comes out ahead when everything is accounted for.
When Selling As-Is Makes Financial Sense
Selling as-is for cash isn't the right move for every homeowner, but it's clearly the right move for some. Here are the scenarios where it tends to make the most financial sense.
The repairs would cost more than they'd recover
Not every dollar spent on repairs adds a dollar of value at sale. In some markets and property types, major renovations return less than 100 cents on the dollar. If that's your situation, spending $25,000 on a kitchen you won't see the benefit of doesn't make financial sense.
You don't have cash to fund the repairs upfront
Renovation costs money now, even if you expect to recover it at closing. If you don't have the capital to front $15,000–$40,000 in repairs while carrying the property for another 3–6 months, that path simply isn't available to you.
You need to sell quickly
A traditional listing process takes months — and that's assuming everything goes smoothly. If you're dealing with a job relocation, a financial hardship, a divorce, or any other time-sensitive situation, waiting 90+ days for the market to work isn't a real option.
The property is inherited and you don't want to invest more
When you've inherited a property — especially one you've never lived in — spending your own money to renovate it before selling is hard to justify emotionally and financially. A cash sale lets you close the chapter cleanly.
You're out of state or can't manage a renovation
Managing contractors, making decisions on finishes, overseeing work — it's hard enough when you live nearby. If you're managing it from across the country, it's a second job you didn't sign up for.
How the Process Works
We keep it simple. There's no obligation at any step until you've signed a purchase agreement.
Tell us about the property as-is
Fill out our short form or give us a call at (210) 630-3392. You don't need to get an inspection or clean anything up first. Just tell us what you know about the home and its condition.
We assess and give you a written offer within 24 hours
We may do a quick walkthrough or pull information on the property ourselves. Then we present you with a clear, written cash offer — no pressure, no deadline to respond.
You choose the close date — we handle the rest
If you accept the offer, we work with a licensed local title company to process the closing. You pick the date — we can often close in 7–14 days or give you more time if you need it. At closing, you get your cash.
Common Questions About As-Is Sales
Do I still need to fill out a Seller's Disclosure Notice?
Yes — Texas law requires sellers to disclose known material defects, even in an as-is sale. The disclosure isn't optional. We'll walk you through what's needed and our process makes it straightforward. You're just being honest about what you know, which is all the law requires.
What if there's a lien or back taxes owed on the property?
This is more common than most people think. Unpaid property taxes, contractor liens, and HOA liens all attach to the property. In most cases these are handled at closing — the title company pays them from the proceeds before you receive your net amount. We work through these situations regularly and they're rarely a dealbreaker.
Do you buy homes that have been sitting vacant?
Yes. Vacant homes sometimes have additional issues — vandalism, weather damage that went unnoticed, utilities cut off — but none of that prevents us from making an offer. We'll assess the property based on its actual condition and give you a fair number.
Can I leave belongings or furniture behind?
Yes. You're welcome to take whatever you want and leave the rest. We handle cleanout after closing. Whether it's a full house of furniture or decades of accumulated items, that's our problem to deal with — not yours.
Thinking about skipping the agent entirely? Read about selling your home without a realtor in San Antonio or learn more about how our cash buying process works.
Get a Cash Offer on Your Home — Any Condition
No repairs. No cleanup. No pressure. Tell us about your property and get a written offer within 24 hours.