Sell a Distressed Property in Connecticut
A distressed house can mean physical damage, money trouble, or both. Here is how CT MAX prices and buys houses that are hard to sell any other way.
See Your MAX Offer
Start with the address. A CT MAX buyer calls you back, and your written number follows the walk-through.
Two kinds of distress
Physical: fire, water, mold, foundation, roof or a house that has been vacant for years. Financial: behind on the mortgage, back taxes, liens, judgments or a lis pendens. Many houses have both.
How CT MAX handles each
- Physical damage is priced into the offer. There is no repair list for you.
- Liens and back taxes are paid from the sale proceeds at closing.
- Foreclosure payoffs are ordered by the attorney. See our foreclosure options guide.
Guides for specific problems
See the house problems and legal situations guides for one-page explainers.
Comparing the numbers
Listing vs. a MAX Offer, side by side
| Listing with an agent | CT MAX cash sale | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Typically 5–6% of the price | None |
| Repairs and cleanout | Usually on you, plus whatever the buyer’s inspector finds | None, the house is bought as it stands |
| Showings | Open houses and private showings | One walk-through |
| Financing risk | Buyer’s mortgage and appraisal can fall through | Cash, no lender |
| Closing date | Set by the buyer’s lender | The date you pick |
| Price | Often higher for a house in good shape | Reflects the condition, in writing, and does not drop after you sign |
Common questions
What if I owe more than it is worth?
A sale for less than the payoff requires the lender to agree to a short sale. We can explain how that works, and your attorney can help you decide.
Will you buy a condemned house?
Often, yes. Tell us what the notice says.
General information only. Rules and costs vary by house and town. Talk with a licensed Connecticut professional about your specific situation.
From first call to cash in hand
- Day 1
Share the address
Call, text or use the form. We ask a few questions about the house and your deadline.
- Day 2–3
One walk-through
A CT MAX buyer sees the house once. No cleaning, no repairs, no open houses.
- Within 24 hrs of the visit
Your MAX Offer in writing
A firm cash number with no commission taken out. Take it, counter it or walk away.
- The date you pick
Attorney closing
A Connecticut closing attorney pays off the liens and hands you the balance.
Want the number in writing?
Get a written MAX Offer for the house as it stands. Saying no costs nothing.