We Buy Houses in Fort Lauderdale

Sell your Fort Lauderdale house as-is, for cash

Fort Lauderdale's housing is as varied as its neighborhoods. Much of the city was built out in the decades after World War II, and many blocks are still lined with concrete block ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s. Along the canals and the New River are waterfront homes of every age, and along the beach are condo towers ranging from newer luxury buildings to high-rises that are several decades old.

Our team has been buying as-is properties for more than 10 years. We look at each Fort Lauderdale property on its own merits, including its age, flood zone, association, permit history, and condition, and make a straightforward cash offer without asking you to fix, clean, or stage anything.

Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods we buy in

We buy houses throughout the city, including neighborhoods such as:

• Victoria Park, Colee Hammock, and Rio Vista near downtown and Las Olas
• Tarpon River, Sailboat Bend, and Flagler Village
• Coral Ridge, Imperial Point, and the Galt Ocean Mile area
• Lauderdale Manors, Riverland, Melrose Park, and Edgewood
• Harbor Beach, Las Olas Isles, and other canal-front areas
• Poinsettia Heights, Lake Ridge, and Middle River Terrace

Fort Lauderdale issues we see often

Several local factors make some Fort Lauderdale homes hard to sell through a traditional listing:

• Older plumbing and electrical. Many mid-century homes still have original cast iron drain lines or older electrical panels, which can cause insurance problems and costly repairs.
• Roofs and insurance. Broward County is in Florida's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so roof replacements must meet strict standards, and an older roof can make a home hard for a financed buyer to insure.
• Flooding. The April 2023 storm flooded homes across the city, especially in low-lying neighborhoods. Past flood damage, flood claims, and flood insurance costs all affect a sale.
• Seawalls and docks. On canal-front property, seawall condition is a major issue, and repair or replacement can be expensive.
• Condo inspections and assessments. Older beachside and Intracoastal buildings are subject to Florida's milestone inspection and structural reserve requirements, and some owners face significant special assessments.
• Permits. Garage conversions, room additions, and older renovations sometimes turn out to be unpermitted or have permits that were never closed.

Seller situations we help with in Fort Lauderdale

• Inherited homes, including properties going through Broward County probate
• Rental homes and small multifamily properties with tenant issues
• Homes with code enforcement cases or open permits
• Houses that took on water or need major repairs
• Owners behind on mortgage payments or property taxes
• Condo owners who no longer want to carry rising dues or assessments
• Homeowners relocating out of South Florida

How our cash offer is calculated

We start with what similar Fort Lauderdale homes in good condition have recently sold for. Then we estimate the realistic cost of the work your property needs, the time and expense of holding and reselling it, and any title, permit, or association issues. We explain those numbers when we present the offer, so you can compare it with listing the home yourself.

Cash buyer or real estate agent?

If your home is updated and you have time for showings and a buyer's financing, listing with a good local agent may bring a higher price. If the house needs work, has insurance or permit complications, or you need certainty on timing, a direct sale may leave you better off once repairs, commissions, and carrying costs are counted. We are happy to give you an offer to compare either way.

What happens at closing

Once you accept, a title company opens a file, searches the title, and runs a municipal lien search with the city. In Broward County, the buyer customarily pays for the owner's title policy, and the contract states who pays the documentary stamp tax and other costs. At closing, the title company pays off your mortgage and any liens and sends you the balance, typically by wire. You can sign in person, with a mobile notary, or remotely where permitted.

Frequently asked questions