Situations we buy

Sell a fire-damaged house in Lafayette, LA

After a fire, rebuilding can take months and cost more than the house is worth. We’ll buy it the way the fire left it: smoke, soot, charred framing and all. No restoration crews, no contractors, no waiting on a rebuild.
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Two ways to sell

Rebuilding to sell versus selling it the way it is

Some owners restore the house and list it. Others would rather be done with it. Neither is wrong; it comes down to what the repairs will cost, how long you can carry the house, and what you want next.

Restore it and list it

  • A fully restored house can bring a stronger price
  • You fund and manage the rebuild before listing
  • Smoke odor has to be fully removed or buyers will notice
  • Most buyers’ lenders won’t finance a house that isn’t livable
  • Commission and seller costs come off the top at closing

Sell it to us as-is

  • No rebuild, no restoration bills, no contractors to chase
  • We make our offer on the house the way it is right now
  • No buyer financing to fall through
  • No commissions, fees, or closing costs on your end
  • You set the closing date

How it works

From fire damage to closing day

01

Reach Out

Call or fill out the form with the address and a little about what happened. We'll ask what's still standing and when you'd like to be done.

02

Marcus Sees It in Person

He'll walk the house with you, or on his own if you'd rather not go back inside. Leave it exactly as it is.

03

You Get a Clear Offer

We put the offer in writing and walk you through the numbers. Say yes and we close with a local title company on your schedule.

Condition is not a problem

The kinds of fire-damaged houses we buy

Kitchen and electrical fires

Contained to one area but enough to make the house unlivable. We'll look at what needs fixing and account for it ourselves.

Heavy structural damage

Burned roof, charred framing, walls that need to come down. If the house is still standing, we can talk about it.

Smoke damage throughout

The flames stayed in one room but the smoke reached every other one. Lingering odor and stained ceilings are fine by us.

Sitting empty since the fire

Utilities cut, windows boarded, weeds growing. If it's been months or even years, we'll still come take a look.

Stalled insurance or rebuild

The payout didn't cover it, or the rebuild stopped partway. Houses stuck between fire and finished are ones we buy regularly.

Belongings left inside

Going through what's left can be hard. Take anything you want to keep, and we'll deal with everything else after closing.

Ready to move past the fire?

Call or send the form and tell us about the house. There’s no obligation. We’re here to help you figure out your options, not to push you into anything.