How Brian Main Sold His Vacant Home Fast and Finally Moved On
Brian Main owned a vacant home in Norfolk, VA, and it was becoming more than just a property; it was a constant source of stress. With the house sitting empty, he had to make regular trips just to check on it. And to make matters worse, he was paying two mortgages—one for the house he lived in, and one for the one he wasn’t using.
As time passed, the situation became more difficult. And as we’ve seen many times, homes that are vacant still need maintenance and attention, and the longer Brians’s home sat vacant, the more he worried. With financial pressures, traveling to the home, and upkeep, he understood that it didn’t make sense to continue to own the property. Even though homes in Norfolk VA typically sell within 34 days, he still had to sell the house as soon as possible.
Too Much to Manage from a Distance
Keeping up with a second, empty home wasn’t easy. Every visit meant time, effort, and travel. The house still had a lot of stuff inside, and clearing it out felt like a massive task. Brian wanted to sell, but the idea of cleaning out the home, making updates, and going through the long process of a traditional sale just didn’t feel realistic.
Besides the travel element, Brian was concerned about the general condition of the home. Falling into disrepair isn’t unusual for vacant properties, which can lead to bigger, more expensive problems down the line. Keeping the property secure was also a concern since he lived far from the home.
The home also contained a significant amount of items, which only added to Brian’s stress. Figuring out what to keep and what needed to be removed was going to take time and effort he did not have. The entire situation was becoming too much to deal with.
Why Listing Wasn’t the Best Option
For Brian to sell his home the traditional way, there were many complicated steps he would have to tackle first. The home needed to be cleaned and updated to interest buyers. Those steps alone required many trips back and forth, as well as an extensive budget and time.
Once those steps were completed, there was still no guarantee of a sale. Staging the home, showings, waiting for an offer, and negotiations all stretch the home-selling process indefinitely. Since Brian was already dealing with two mortgages and the upkeep of a vacant property, he didn’t want to deal with the risk of a traditional sale.
There was also the concern of probate taxes. Virginia doesn’t have estate or inheritance taxes, but does impose probate taxes should the home go through the probate process. It was a financial unknown that he wasn’t prepared to deal with.
A Fast, Easy Way to Sell
That’s when Brian found House Buyers of America, and we were happy to help. We’re able to give quick cash offers in ten minutes, and the offer we gave Brian for the property meant he was able to walk away from the home, As-Is. No repairs. No updates. No long delays. We’ve been in business since 2001 and our extensive experience allowed us to take the pressure off of Brian’s shoulders.
To help him out, a full trash-out service was provided. We took care of the leftover items inside the home, so Brian didn’t have to come back or figure out what to do with everything himself.
When it came time to close, Brian said it best: “The closing took 10 minutes and was painless.” With no hidden fees and no surprises, the entire process was smooth, quick, and stress-free.
A Home Fully Refreshed
After the sale, our amazing contractors gave the home new life. The kitchen was updated with fresh appliances and redone cabinets. The bathrooms were fully renovated, and fresh paint was added throughout the house. What was once a vacant, unused space was turned into a clean, updated home ready for a new beginning.
Other updates included new lighting, new flooring throughout the house, and other improvements that helped the space to feel larger and more modern. Having once required heavy upkeep and attention now became a home that was inviting, functional, and ready for new owners.
One Less Mortgage and a Lot Less Stress
Selling the house gave Brian the freedom he needed. No more traveling to check on a second property. No more double mortgage payments. No more expensive maintenance and upkeep. And no more stress. Being able to eliminate that second mortgage made a huge difference to Brian, allowing him to focus more on the house he actually resided in.
Brian’s story shows that even when a house feels like a burden, there’s a simple way to move forward. With the right help, selling doesn’t have to be hard; it can be quick, easy, and exactly what you need.
With our offer moving quickly and no unexpected closing delays, Brian was able to experience having everything handled for him. Eliminating the need for clean-outs, coordinating repairs, and losing money to a real estate agent, he was able to move on with his life and enjoy his own home.