Deciding against home repairs after a storm
I reached out to the cash home buyer by way of an online form and received an offer that same day
Hurricanes are not an uncommon occurrence in the Jacksonville, Florida, area. The majority of times, the storms are little more than strong winds and substantial rain. Every once in a while, there is widespread flooding, power outages and downed trees. I experienced the worst of a hurricane first hand. Shortly after I’d moved to Jacksonville and purchased a house, an especially bad storm hit the area. The St. John’s river overflowed its banks. Although I wasn’t located directly on the river, dirty water rushed into my home. The water destroyed the floors, furnishings, electrical outlets and numerous appliances. Very little was salvageable. Without power, I was unable to run the air conditioner, dehumidifier or sump pump. Along with losing my refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, stove and air conditioner, I dealt with the growth of mold and musty smells. There was also an abundance of pests. My homeowners insurance was just about worthless. Because of the damage across the area, professional contractors were extremely busy. It was difficult to schedule repairs and everything was super expensive. There was a shortage of lumber, drywall, electrical wire, HVAC equipment and roofing supplies. After considerable debate, I decided against investing into the renovation of the home. It would have drained my budget and caused me a great deal of stress. I preferred to sell the house and find a new property further inland. Unfortunately, selling a house with excessive storm damage is nearly impossible. My only option was to contact a cash home buyer. I chose a local, family-owned company that is well-known for satisfying and successful outcomes. I reached out to the cash home buyer by way of an online form and received an offer that same day. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of the offer.