Traditional buyers and mortgage lenders will not touch homes with outstanding code violations. Most banks won't finance the purchase of a non-compliant property, which means your pool of buyers is effectively zero in the conventional market. FastIBuyer is a cash buyer — we don't need a bank's approval, and we deal with the violations ourselves after closing.
Types of Code Violations We Buy Homes With
- Unpermitted additions, garages, or basement conversions
- Electrical violations — outdated panels, knob-and-tube wiring, unpermitted work
- Plumbing violations — unpermitted pipes, improper drainage, illegal tie-ins
- Structural violations — failing foundations, compromised load-bearing walls
- Zoning violations — non-conforming uses, setback violations, accessory dwelling units
- Open building permits from incomplete renovation projects
- Municipal citations for property maintenance, exterior conditions, or unkempt lots
- Lead paint violations in older Northern Virginia properties
- Fire safety violations — missing smoke detectors, blocked egress, improper fire separation
What Happens When You Sell to FastIBuyer
You do NOT need to resolve violations before selling to FastIBuyer.
We conduct our own assessment of the violation and its estimated remediation cost. That cost is factored into our cash offer — transparently. After closing, we handle all permits, remediation, and re-inspection ourselves. You walk away clean, with cash, and no lingering liability.
The Problem with Code Violations and Traditional Buyers
- No lender required — we pay cash
- No inspection contingency on our offers
- We buy as-is, violations included
- We factor violations into our offer
- Fast close stops the bleeding immediately
- Liability transfers to us at closing
- Mortgage lenders refuse to finance
- Home fails inspection — deal falls apart
- Buyer demands violations fixed before closing
- Remediation costs can be $10,000–$100,000+
- Fines continue to accrue during listing period
- You remain legally liable until violations resolved
Frequently Asked Questions — Code Violations
Does FastIBuyer buy homes with open building permits?
Yes. Open permits are common in older homes throughout Northern Virginia — particularly when a previous owner completed renovation work without proper permitting. We buy homes with open permits and handle the permit resolution after closing.
Will code violations lower my cash offer?
Our offer will reflect the estimated cost to bring the property into compliance. You sell as-is, so you don't have to fix the violations or pay for that work before closing.
What if the municipality has placed a lien on my property for code violations?
Code violation liens can complicate but rarely prevent a sale. We close through a title company experienced in lien resolution. In many cases, these liens can be negotiated and paid off at or before closing.
I had unpermitted work done years ago. Does that count?
Yes. Unpermitted work — even from decades ago — can create issues in a traditional sale. FastIBuyer buys homes with old unpermitted additions, basement conversions, garage modifications, and similar issues throughout Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg region.
