FastiBuyer gives fire-damaged homeowners throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia a third option: sell the home for cash, exactly as it stands after the fire, without completing any repairs or restoration whatsoever. We purchase fire-damaged properties regularly — from homes with minor smoke damage in one room to houses that sustained significant structural damage.
Types of Fire Damage We Purchase
- Minor fire damage limited to one room or area of the home
- Extensive smoke and soot damage throughout the entire property
- Water damage from firefighting efforts (often as damaging as the fire itself)
- Partial structural damage — compromised roof, walls, or floors
- Severe structural damage where the home is largely uninhabitable
- Properties condemned by the fire marshal or building department post-fire
- Homes with mold growth following firefighting water exposure
The Restoration vs. Sale Decision
- Close in as little as 7–14 days
- No restoration costs — sell as-is
- Immediate, certain cash payment
- We handle everything after closing
- Fresh start with cash in hand
- One buyer — us — eliminates market risk
- Restoration takes 6–24 months
- Average fire restoration: $50,000–$300,000+
- Insurance claims are slow and disputed
- You manage contractors for months
- Home may never feel the same emotionally
- Restored homes require re-marketing
Selling After an Insurance Settlement
Many fire-damaged homeowners receive an insurance settlement and then face a choice: use that money to rebuild, or sell the property and walk away with both the insurance payout and the cash from the sale of the land and remaining structure.
FastiBuyer can purchase your fire-damaged property in coordination with your insurance settlement — we work with homeowners who have received partial settlements, homeowners whose claims are still pending, and homeowners who have been denied or underpaid by their insurer.
Important: You typically retain any insurance settlement already received. The sale of the property to FastiBuyer is separate from your insurance claim. Consult your insurance attorney or public adjuster to understand how a property sale interacts with your specific settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fire-Damaged Homes
Do I need to demolish or clean up the fire damage before selling?
No. FastiBuyer purchases fire-damaged homes in their post-fire condition. You are not required to remove debris, complete any demolition, board up windows, or perform any cleanup whatsoever. We take the property exactly as it is.
How does FastiBuyer assess the value of a fire-damaged home?
Our local specialists assess the land value, the degree of structural damage, and the estimated cost to remediate and rebuild. We factor all of this into a fair cash offer that reflects what the property is realistically worth in its current condition.
My home was condemned after the fire. Can you still buy it?
Yes. A condemned property can still be sold. FastiBuyer regularly purchases condemned fire-damaged properties throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. The condemnation status affects our pricing but does not prevent the sale.
Can I sell a fire-damaged home with a mortgage still on it?
Yes. Your outstanding mortgage balance will be paid off from the proceeds of the sale at closing, just like any other property sale. As long as the sale price covers the outstanding balance, you can sell.