How Restoration Contractors Can Help Real Estate Agents

Some properties are more difficult to sell than others. Real estate brokers often have stories of selling homes and business properties that seemed like an impossible task. Problem locations, weird interior decor, quirky owners — the stories are endless.

And furthermore, what if you are trying to sell a property with water, fire, or other significant damage? How can you sell a property that most buyers aren’t even going to consider?

Importantly, you may not have even anticipated this challenge when you started the process. Perhaps the damage occurred while you were already marketing the property, or maybe it occurred while you were in contract or in escrow. Maybe the inspection discovered previously unknown leaks or hidden damage?

These are not issues that real estate brokers like to face, but they are a reality in the business.

Options for Selling a Damaged Property

Thankfully, you have some options when it comes to selling damaged real estate, whether it’s a home or a commercial property.

1. Sell it as a fixer-upper.

Selling a damaged property won’t bring in the kind of financial windfall that you would get from a building in good condition, but that doesn’t mean you have to lose hope. You could label the house a fixer-upper and sell it “as-is.”

This may not be your first choice, but it is a valid strategy for moving a property that otherwise won’t budge because of damage. Sometimes, buyers are looking for a project they can tackle, and that can include repairing buildings on their own.

2. Tear down the property.

It’s unfortunate, but sometimes the damage is just too great to repair. This can mean that your best option is to tear down the building and sell it for lot value.

This decision should not be made lightly! You should only take this step if you have exhausted all other options.

3. Work with a qualified disaster restoration contractor to make repairs.

Disaster restoration contractors are professionals who know how to take care of the aftermath of floods, fires, and other natural disasters. We have the experience, tools, and equipment to completely renovate and repair the damage that nature and accidents have caused.

Check out our gallery of completed work in the Billings, Laurel, and surrounding South Central Montana areas to see the kind of total restoration we can do!

If you choose to work with disaster restoration contractors like us here at Alpha Omega, you don’t have to raze the property or sell it as-is. Instead, you can repair the damage! That means selling the home or commercial property for much more than you would get for a building that needs a lot of repairs and attention.

Working With a Disaster Restoration Contractor Can Help You Sell Damaged Properties for Max Value.

At Alpha Omega, we work with customers in Billings, Montana, and the surrounding region. While we often work directly with homeowners, we also work with real estate agents and brokers.

Sometimes, after a homeowner experiences a disaster, they would rather sell the house than go through the difficulties of repairs. Going through a disaster is an emotionally complex experience, and sometimes it’s just not worth it for homeowners to make the repairs themselves. Perhaps that’s where you got involved: you’re the realtor who is trying to help the homeowner move on.

When we get involved, we inspect the property to see what needs to be done to ensure complete restoration. Then, we can bring the property back to safe occupancy so that it is ready to sell!

Trying to Sell a Damaged Property?

Let’s discuss your options! We’re looking forward to helping you solve complicated property problems, fix the damage, and make a significant profit.