Author: bthollis

You may be able to sell a Louisville house with an unresolved occupancy problem, but first establish who is there, what permission or agreement may exist, and what the purchase contract would require. Calling someone a “squatter” does not determine their legal status. A former tenant, a relative, a co-owner and a person who entered … Continued

You can sell a Louisville house that has a reverse mortgage, but the loan must be addressed as part of the sale. Start by identifying the loan type, getting current information from the servicer and confirming who has authority to sign. A buyer’s offer alone does not establish the payoff, extend a lender deadline or … Continued

To sell a house by owner in Louisville, organize the documents that establish who can sell, what the buyer is purchasing, how existing debts will be paid, and when ownership and possession change. A signed offer is only one part of that file. The useful starting point is a Kentucky closing attorney or other appropriate … Continued

You may be able to sell a Louisville house with extensive belongings still inside, without completing a full cleanout first. The important questions are who has authority to sell, what must be kept, whether people can safely access the property, and what the purchase agreement says about anything left behind. A buyer’s verbal promise to … Continued

A Louisville house with foundation concerns may still be sellable, but the right decision starts with understanding the problem rather than guessing at a discount. A crack, a damp basement and a documented structural defect are not the same finding. Before choosing between repairs and an as-is sale, collect the available reports, clarify the repair … Continued

You can explore selling a Louisville house with unpermitted work, but the missing permit should be investigated before you promise a buyer that everything is approved. A finished basement, added bathroom or converted garage can raise different questions about safety, permitted use and the records available. The useful first step is to identify what was … Continued