Selling a Hawaii house that needs major repairs

Roof leaks, termite damage, old plumbing, mold, an outdated kitchen, or unpermitted additions can make a traditional sale hard. Buyers using bank loans often need repairs done before closing, and fixing a house in Hawaii can mean long contractor waits and high material costs. Fast Hawaii Home Buyers makes written as-is cash offers so you can sell without doing the work first.

We consider houses, condos, and land on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii Island. You do not need to repair, clean, or stage anything. Leave behind what you do not want, if the offer allows it. We factor the repair and holding costs into our number and explain how we got there.

What we look at

Location, size, condition, the scope of repairs, permits, title, occupancy, and recent sales nearby. If there is unpermitted work, tell us up front; it is something we can review.

How it works

Call (808) 720-0222 or request an offer online. Share the address and what needs work. We review the details, may schedule a walk-through, and send a written offer. There is no obligation to accept. If you do, a Hawaii escrow company handles the closing and you pick a date that works, subject to title and escrow.

How we work: we sign a purchase agreement with you. We may close the purchase ourselves or assign the agreement to a local investor partner. Your price and terms in the agreement stay the same either way.

Get Your Cash Offer or call (808) 720-0222. See also selling a house with unpermitted work.

Repairs FAQ

Do I need to fix anything before selling?

No. We make offers on homes as-is.

Will repairs lower the offer?

Repair and holding costs are part of the calculation, and we explain the main factors in writing.

Do you buy houses with unpermitted work?

We review them case by case. Share what you know and we will tell you if it fits.

Do I need a home inspection first?

No. You can share what you already know. We may do our own walk-through, and the written offer reflects the condition we see.

What about termites or mold?

Both are common in Hawaii's climate. Tell us what you have seen or been told, and we will review the house with that in mind.

Why as-is can make sense in Hawaii

Repairs in the islands often cost more and take longer than on the mainland. Materials are shipped in, licensed contractors can be booked weeks or months out, and permits through the county can add more time. Meanwhile you keep paying property tax, insurance, utilities, and any mortgage. On neighbor islands, finding a crew for a single job can be even harder.

Selling as-is lets you skip that work. You do not hire contractors, pull permits, or clean out the house. Instead, we estimate the repair scope and holding costs, factor them into a written offer, and explain the main numbers so you can compare it with fixing and listing.

The process, step by step

1. Call (808) 720-0222 or request an offer online with the address and the main problems.

2. We review the property, recent nearby sales, and title, and may schedule a walk-through.

3. You receive a written as-is offer. There is no obligation to accept.

4. If you accept, a Hawaii escrow company opens escrow, orders title, and handles mortgage and lien payoffs.

5. You choose a target closing date, subject to escrow and title.

We may close ourselves or assign the purchase agreement to a local investor partner; this is disclosed in every offer and does not change your price or terms.

We review homes needing work on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Get your written cash offer.