Sell Your House As-Is in Dallas/Fort Worth: What Repairs You Actually Need (Zero)

The number one question we get at BEVA Homes from Dallas/Fort Worth sellers: "How much do I have to fix before you'll buy?"

The answer: nothing.

We are a cash buyer in DFW. We buy houses as-is in any condition. Foundation problems from Texas clay soil, hail-damaged roofs, outdated kitchens from the 80s, hoarder situations, fire damage, vacant homes that have sat for years. We buy all of it without asking you to fix anything first.

Here is why we operate this way, and what it means for DFW sellers who are tired of staring at repair bids.

Why most DFW home buyers require repairs (and why we don't)

A traditional buyer goes through a mortgage. Lenders won't approve loans on homes with major problems because the bank needs the collateral (your house) to be worth the loan. If the home has foundation issues, the inspection report scares the bank, the appraisal comes in low, and the deal collapses.

So traditional buyers ask you to fix things before they buy. Sometimes they renegotiate down the price. Sometimes they walk away entirely.

BEVA Homes pays cash. No bank, no mortgage, no inspection contingency. We bring our own money to the table. That means we can buy a home in any condition because we're not asking a third party to approve the loan.

What it actually costs to bring a DFW home to market-ready

DFW is a uniquely expensive market to prep a home for sale. Here are real cost ranges we see every week:

• Foundation repair: $5,000-$25,000+ (Texas clay shifts, almost every home built before 2000 needs work eventually)
• Roof replacement: $8,000-$20,000 (after the last DFW hailstorm)
• HVAC system: $6,000-$12,000 (DFW summers wear them out)
• Plumbing repipe: $4,000-$10,000 (old galvanized pipes in older neighborhoods)
• Electrical updates: $3,000-$8,000 (bringing 1960s-1970s wiring up to code)
• Kitchen refresh: $10,000-$30,000+ (cabinets, countertops, appliances)
• Bathroom updates: $5,000-$15,000 each
• Flooring replacement: $3-$10 per square foot
• Interior paint: $2,000-$5,000 professional
• Exterior paint: $4,000-$8,000

On a typical older DFW home that needs work, you can easily spend $40,000-$80,000 to bring it to market-ready. That's BEFORE you pay the 6% agent commission and 3% closing costs at the end.

The repair vs cash sale math

Say your DFW home would sell for $300,000 fixed up but needs $40,000 in repairs. Here's how the two paths actually work:

Fix and list:

• Sale price after repairs: $300,000
• Repair costs: -$40,000
• Agent commission (6%): -$18,000
• Closing costs (3%): -$9,000
• 4 months of holding costs: -$8,000
• Net to you: $225,000

Sell to BEVA as-is:

• Cash offer: $225,000-$235,000
• Repairs: $0
• Closing costs: $0
• Holding costs: ~$500
• Net to you: $224,500-$234,500

The two paths land in roughly the same place. The difference: one takes 4 months and tens of thousands of dollars upfront, the other takes 7-14 days and zero out of pocket.

The specific DFW homes BEVA Homes buys as-is

We buy across the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Some of the situations we see most:

Homes with foundation problems. Common in older Arlington, Fort Worth, Garland, and Mesquite neighborhoods. Texas clay soil shifts with moisture, especially during droughts. We've bought homes with visible cracks, sticking doors, sloping floors. No problem.

Hail-damaged roofs. DFW gets hammered by hailstorms every couple of years. We buy homes with old, damaged, or temporarily patched roofs.

Inherited homes with deferred maintenance. Mom or Dad lived there for 40 years and the house hasn't seen a renovation since. Original 1970s kitchen, popcorn ceilings, single-pane windows. We buy these every week.

Hoarder homes. If the home is full of belongings and decades of accumulated stuff, leave it. We handle clean-out post-closing.

Fire-damaged or water-damaged homes. Even with substantial damage. We've bought homes with active leaks, smoke damage, and mold issues.

Vacant homes. Homes that have been empty for months or years often deteriorate faster. We buy them in whatever shape they're in.

Rental properties with bad tenants. You don't have to evict before selling. We buy with tenants in place.

Why BEVA Homes is the right cash buyer for your DFW home

The market has dozens of cash buyer signs and ads. Most are wholesalers based out of state. They never actually intend to buy your home. They get your house under contract, then try to flip it to another investor. If they can't find one, they back out and waste your time.

BEVA Homes is different:

• Family-owned, local to DFW. Manny and Lisa live here.
• We buy with our own money, not someone else's.
• We close at local Tarrant or Dallas County title companies.
• We don't back out of signed contracts.
• We have a track record of closed sales across the DFW metro you can verify.

We have dedicated city pages for the markets we work in most: Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Mesquite, and Garland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really have to do zero repairs to sell to BEVA?

Zero. We've bought homes with active roof leaks, foundation cracks, broken HVAC systems, mold issues, and partially demolished interiors. The worse the condition, the better fit a cash buyer usually is compared to a traditional listing.

What if my house in DFW has foundation problems?

Most older DFW homes do. Texas clay soil shifts. We buy homes with active foundation issues every month. The foundation work happens after closing, on our dime.

Do you buy homes with hoarder situations?

Yes. You take what you want before closing. Leave the rest. Our team handles clean-out as part of the sale.

What about homes with code violations or unpermitted additions?

Yes. We deal with code issues at the title company level and handle violations post-closing. You don't need to bring anything up to code before we buy.

Can BEVA Homes buy a house that's vacant or boarded up?

Yes. Vacant DFW homes are one of our most common purchases. The longer a home sits empty, the more it deteriorates, so we encourage owners to call early.

What if my house in DFW has tenants?

We buy with tenants in place. You don't need to evict. We honor existing leases or coordinate vacancy with you. This is a major advantage if you're a tired landlord ready to exit.

How does BEVA decide the cash offer if you can't see the inside?

We typically do a quick walk-through or video tour to confirm condition. For homes we can't physically visit, we use exterior photos, recent comparable sales, and your description to give a fair as-is offer.

Do you cover all the closing costs?

Yes. 100% of the closing costs at the title company. Title insurance, escrow fees, document prep, recording, transfer. The number on our offer is the number you walk away with.

Ready to sell your DFW home as-is?

Call (817) 330-4663. We answer every call ourselves. We can tell you within 24-48 hours what your house would sell for as-is, no matter what shape it's in.

Or request a cash offer here and we'll respond within a few hours.