The hidden costs of holding a vacant property
- Property taxes and insurance
- Utilities to prevent damage
- Yard care and code compliance
- Security, break-in or vandalism risk
- Repairs that get worse when nobody’s watching
- Trips to check on the house
Selling as it sits
You don’t need to haul out every item, repaint or replace flooring before calling. Tell us the condition and what’s left inside, and we’ll evaluate the house from there.
Vacancy insurance: some policies change coverage when a home sits empty. Check your policy while you decide.
