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How to Sell a House With Foundation Problems in Arizona

CASHHOMEBUYER Team

Selling a House With Foundation Problems in Arizona

Foundation issues strike fear in most homebuyers. But if your Arizona home has foundation problems, you still have options.

Common Foundation Issues in Arizona

Expansive Soil Problems

Arizona's clay soils expand when wet and contract when dry, causing:
  • Cracks in foundation
  • Uneven floors
  • Sticking doors and windows
  • Cracks in walls and ceilings

    • Settlement

    Improper soil compaction during construction leads to:
  • Sinking foundation
  • Cracks in slab
  • Gaps around exterior

    • Heaving

    Opposite of settlement - foundation rises unevenly:
  • Usually from moisture issues
  • Can crack the slab
  • Affects entire home

    • Concrete Deterioration

  • Spalling (flaking concrete)
  • Cracks from age
  • Erosion from water

    • Signs of Foundation Problems

  • Cracks in foundation (horizontal are worst)
  • Cracks in walls, especially diagonal from corners
  • Doors and windows sticking
  • Uneven or sloping floors
  • Gaps between walls and ceiling
  • Bowed or leaning walls
  • Water in basement or crawlspace

    • Foundation Repair Costs in Arizona

    Repairs are expensive:

  • Minor crack repair: $500-$2,000
  • Pier installation: $1,000-$3,000 per pier (8-10 typically needed)
  • Full stabilization: $10,000-$30,000
  • Major reconstruction: $30,000-$60,000+

    • Selling With Foundation Problems

    Traditional Sale

    Challenges include:
  • Required disclosure scares buyers
  • Inspectors flag issues
  • Buyers request repairs or credits
  • Financing may be denied
  • Extended time on market

    • Get Repairs First

  • Costly upfront investment
  • May not recoup full cost in sale price
  • Adds months to timeline
  • No guarantee of selling faster

    • Sell As-Is to Cash Buyer

    Benefits:
  • No repair costs
  • No inspections to worry about
  • Cash financing - no lender issues
  • Quick closing
  • Fair offer accounting for repairs

    • Disclosure Requirements

    Arizona requires you to disclose known foundation problems:

  • Current issues
  • Past repairs
  • Related problems (water intrusion, etc.)

    • Never try to hide foundation issues - it's illegal and will come back to haunt you.

    How We Evaluate Foundation Issues

    We're not scared of foundation problems because:

  • We have foundation specialists
  • We know actual repair costs
  • We've fixed hundreds of foundations
  • We factor repairs into our offer

    • Our offer reflects the cost to fix, but you pay nothing upfront.

    Get Your Cash Offer

    Foundation problems don't have to stop your sale. Get a fair cash offer on your home - cracks and all.

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