Sell a Vacant House
A vacant house accumulates costs and risk the longer it sits: insurance, code enforcement attention, deferred maintenance. We buy vacant properties in any condition.
Quick Facts
- •A vacant house is a more attractive target for vandalism and, in some cases, squatters, the longer it sits empty.
- •Some California cities require vacant properties to be registered, with fees or inspections attached.
- •Standard homeowners insurance policies often limit or exclude coverage once a house has been vacant past a certain number of days.
- •A vacant house still accrues property taxes, insurance, and utility costs even while producing no income.
- •We buy vacant properties in any condition, no matter how long they've been sitting empty.
How It Works
Info
Tell us about your property and situation, including anything specific to sell a vacant house.
Consult
We walk through your specific situation and what a cash offer would look like.
Process
We handle whatever paperwork or coordination the situation calls for.
Escrow & Close
We open escrow with a local title company and you get paid on your timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long can a vacant house sit before it becomes a problem for insurance?
- It varies by policy, but many insurers restrict or void coverage after 30 to 60 days of vacancy, worth checking your policy directly.
- Do I need to winterize or secure the property before selling?
- No, we buy vacant properties as-is, in whatever condition they're currently in.
House Junkies is vertically integrated: we buy, renovate with our own licensed crew (CA LIC#1077593), and can resell through our own brokerage (DRE #02165291), so there's no middleman shopping your deal to a stranger.