Foundation problems are one of the fastest ways to lose a traditional buyer — here’s why, and what your alternative looks like.

Why it scares off financed buyers

Most mortgage lenders require an inspection, and significant foundation issues can be enough to deny financing outright, regardless of how much a buyer wants the house.

The cost of fixing it varies widely

Foundation repair can range from a few thousand dollars for minor cracks to well over twenty thousand for structural work — a huge unknown to take on before selling.

A cash sale sidesteps the inspection problem

Without a lender requiring specific repairs, foundation issues become a factor in the offer rather than a reason the sale falls through.

If foundation issues are the reason you haven’t listed yet, that’s a very solvable problem on our end.