Short answer: you can sell a Houston house as-is, with foundation problems, old flood damage, a bad roof, or a house full of belongings, by selling it to a cash buyer. You still give the Texas seller's disclosure, but you make no repairs, and the buyer takes the house in the condition it is in. Most cash sales close at a Houston title company in 7 to 14 days, or on the date you choose.
This guide is for Houston-area homeowners whose house needs more work than they want to pay for: inherited houses, rentals with worn-out tenants, houses that took on water, and homes where the repairs cost more than the time and money you have left.
What "As-Is" Means in Texas
Selling as-is means the buyer agrees to take the house in its current condition and will not ask you to fix anything before closing. It does not mean you can hide problems. Texas still expects you to tell the buyer what you know about the house. The difference is that the buyer prices the repairs into the offer and handles them after closing, instead of handing you a repair list.
Houston Problems That Make a Normal Sale Hard
- Foundation movement. Houston's clay soils swell when wet and shrink in drought, so cracked slabs, sticking doors, and sloping floors are common. Most retail buyers' lenders and inspectors stop at a foundation report. A cash buyer does not need an engineer's sign-off to close.
- Past flooding. Houses that flooded in Harvey or later storms can be hard to finance and insure. Buyers with loans often walk away once flood history shows up. A cash buyer can still close.
- Roof, plumbing, and older wiring. Hail, heat, and age wear out roofs and older plumbing fast. These are routine inspection findings that stall financed sales.
- Belongings and cleanup. Clearing out an inherited house or a rental a tenant left behind can take weeks. A cash buyer can take the house with everything still inside.
What Texas Requires When You Sell
- Seller's Disclosure Notice. Most Texas home sellers must give the buyer a written disclosure of known conditions, and it includes questions about flooding, flood insurance claims, and whether the house is in a floodplain. Selling as-is does not skip this form.
- MUD and HOA notices. Many Houston-area neighborhoods sit in a Municipal Utility District or an HOA. The seller provides the required notices, and any unpaid HOA dues are settled at closing.
- Property taxes. Texas has no state income tax, so property taxes are high. They are prorated at closing, and any delinquent taxes are paid from your proceeds.
- Title company closing. A Texas title company runs the closing, pays off your mortgage and any liens, and records the deed. Texas has no state transfer tax.
Rules change, so confirm the details for your situation with your title company or a Texas real estate attorney.
Real Houses We Bought in the Houston Area
These are our own closings, shown by street and ZIP only. Photos are from our walkthroughs, taken before we bought.
- Fallen Oaks Dr, Houston 77091, closed March 2026. Bought as-is with belongings still inside, stained carpet, and a bathroom that needed work.
- Connaught Way, Houston 77015, closed September 2026. Bought with roof and foundation issues.
- Ridgewood Dr, West Columbia 77486, closed August 2026.
See more on our Houston page.
As-Is Cash Sale vs. Fixing It Up and Listing
Fixing the house and listing it usually brings the highest price, if the repairs go to plan and a financed buyer's inspection and appraisal hold up. Foundation and flood work in Houston often cost more and take longer than expected, and you keep paying the mortgage, taxes, insurance, and utilities the whole time. A cash offer is lower than a retail price on a renovated house. In exchange you get a known number, no repair bills, no showings, no commissions, and a closing date you pick.
How a Cash Sale Works With Good Results Home Buyers
- Tell us about the house. Call (415) 319-8261 or request an offer online.
- Get a written cash offer, usually within 24 hours, with no obligation and no fees.
- Pick your closing date, as soon as 7 days or later if you need time to move.
- Close at a Houston title company. Your mortgage, taxes, and any liens are paid from the proceeds and you receive the rest.
We buy throughout Houston and the surrounding area, including Pasadena, Baytown, Humble, Katy, Pearland, and Spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell my Houston house as-is with foundation problems?
Yes. A cash buyer can buy a house with foundation movement without a lender or an engineer's sign-off. You disclose what you know, and the buyer prices the repair into the offer.
Can I sell a house that flooded?
Yes. Texas sellers must disclose known flooding and flood insurance claims, but a cash buyer can still buy a house with flood history, including houses that were never fully repaired.
Do I still have to fill out a seller's disclosure if I sell as-is?
Usually, yes. Selling as-is means you make no repairs. It does not remove the Texas seller's disclosure for most home sales.
How fast can I sell a house for cash in Houston?
Most cash sales close in 7 to 14 days at a local title company, or on a later date the seller picks.
Are there fees or commissions?
No. Good Results Home Buyers charges no commissions and no fees, and covers normal closing costs.