An Empty House Still Costs Money. Every Single Month.

A vacant house has no one to notice a leak, break-in, or storm damage right away. Problems that would normally be caught quickly can go unnoticed and become much more expensive to fix.

Many standard policies limit or exclude coverage once a home has been vacant for a certain period, often 30 to 60 days. Insurers may require a separate vacant home policy.

Vacant properties can be more visible targets simply because there's no one present to notice or deter activity.

It's a risk with any unoccupied property. Removing unauthorized occupants can involve a legal process, so we recommend consulting an attorney if you suspect this.

Without someone checking on the property, storm damage such as roof leaks or flooding can go unnoticed and worsen over time.

Extended vacancy can contribute to deferred maintenance, pest issues, or undetected damage that may affect a property's condition and value over time.

Common carrying costs include the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, HOA fees, and basic maintenance like lawn care.

Costs vary widely by property, but commonly include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, HOA dues, and upkeep — together these can add up quickly.

Yes. HOA dues generally continue whether or not anyone is living in the home, and unpaid dues can result in liens.

Outstanding property taxes are common and are typically resolved from sale proceeds at closing.

Yes. Missed payments on a vacant property can affect your credit the same way missed payments on any other property would.

Tax treatment depends on your specific situation, including how the property is classified. We recommend speaking with a tax professional.

A full picture generally includes the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities kept on, HOA dues, routine upkeep like lawn care, and any known or potential code enforcement fines. Adding these up can help you see what the property is really costing each month.

You generally won't lose the house directly, but unresolved code violations can lead to fines and liens that can complicate a future sale.

A code violation lien is a legal claim a municipality places on a property when violations go unresolved. It typically must be addressed before or at closing.

We factor known code violations into our evaluation. Selling directly can sometimes be simpler than resolving violations before a traditional listing.

Yes. A direct sale is often well suited to vacant properties, since there's no need to coordinate around tenants or occupancy.

In many cases, yes, since there's no need to coordinate showings, and access for evaluation is typically simpler.

That's common with vacant properties and doesn't disqualify the property. We evaluate homes in their current, as-is condition.

That's common and doesn't prevent a sale. We can typically still evaluate the property without active utilities.

Not necessarily. In many cases, we can factor leftover belongings into our evaluation rather than requiring a full cleanout first.

A direct sale to Buddy Home Buyer does not require you to pass a buyer's inspection contingency the way a traditional sale typically does.

We evaluate properties with storm or flood damage as part of our as-is process. Tell us what you know and we'll factor it in.

Inherited homes are one of the most common reasons a property sits vacant — heirs may live elsewhere or simply not have time to deal with it right away.

This is common, especially with multiple heirs. We can talk through the options, and in some cases a direct sale can simplify decisions among family members.

Second homes that have gone unused are common candidates for a direct sale, especially once carrying costs outweigh the benefit of keeping it.

Yes. We regularly work with owners who live out of state or out of the country and can coordinate the process remotely.

Not necessarily. We can coordinate much of the process remotely, including document signing.

Closing timelines depend on the property, title, and the details of the transaction. Vacant properties can sometimes move faster.

No. There's never a charge to have us evaluate your vacant property or talk through your options.

Reach out with the property address and a bit of background, and we'll let you know what we can offer or discuss your Name Your Price option.