A Flint homeowner moved to Arizona for a job in 2021, intending to sell her house within a few months. Life got in the way. Three years later, the house still sat empty. Back taxes had accumulated to over $12,000. The city had issued code violations for overgrowth and exterior maintenance. A neighbor reported that pipes may have frozen during the previous winter.
We conducted an exterior evaluation and reviewed photos the seller had. Made a fair cash offer within 24 hours. Coordinated remotely with the seller — all documents via e-signature, closing via mobile notary in Arizona. Tax lien and code violation fines were paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Proceeds wired to her account.
Remote close in 14 days. All tax debt and fines resolved. Seller never left Arizona. Stopped the $500/month carrying costs.
An empty house is an expensive liability. Every month of vacancy adds taxes, insurance, and utilities — and risk of burst pipes, squatters, or vandalism. Remote selling is entirely feasible with today's technology. Don't let distance prevent you from resolving a problem property.