Many homeowners think selling means months of disruption.

• Cleaning.
• Repairs.
• Contractors.
• Showings.
• Strangers walking through the house.
• Uncertainty about whether a deal will even close.

For some people, that process is manageable. For others, it is the very reason they hesitate to sell at all.

If you would consider selling your home, but do not want to deal with the time, expense, or stress of preparing it for the open market, there are options most homeowners are never told about.

When the Traditional MLS Sale Feels Like Too Much

Not every home is best sold through a public listing.

This is especially true when:

• The home needs repairs you do not want to make
• The property has been lived in for a long time and clearing it out feels overwhelming
• You value privacy and do not want showings or open houses
• You want certainty and a clean transaction instead of months of back and forth
• You simply want the process to be easier

In these situations, forcing a traditional sale can create more stress than progress.

A Different Option Most Realtors Do Not Offer

As part of our Property Solutions approach, we work with multiple established home builders who purchase properties directly for redevelopment.

These builders buy homes off market, pay cash, and purchase properties as they sit. That means no repairs, no cleaning, no staging, and no showings.

Each builder has different criteria, timelines, and pricing models. When a property appears to be a potential fit, we can discreetly explore these options and present them alongside more traditional selling strategies.

This is not the right solution for every property. It is simply one of several tools we use to help homeowners move forward when the standard path does not feel like the right one.

What Builders Typically Look For

Each builder has a different buy box, but many focus on properties with characteristics like these.

Lot Characteristics

• Larger lots, often 13,000’ or more
• Properties in established neighborhoods
• Preference for no HOA restrictions
• Typically not on major arterial streets
• Generally not hillside or mountainside lots
• No historic district restrictions

Property Profile

• Older homes that are candidates for full redevelopment
• Homes built prior to the early 2,000’s
• Properties where remodeling may not be the best long term solution
• Situations where land value is a primary driver of pricing

Location Focus

Builders tend to concentrate on high demand areas where new construction inventory is limited. These often include Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, and select areas of Phoenix.

Because we work with multiple builders, a property that does not meet one set of criteria may still be a fit for another.

Why Homeowners Consider Builder Offers

Allowing a builder to review your property does not commit you to anything. It simply gives you clarity.

For the right situation, there are real advantages.

Less Stress

• No repairs, cleaning, or preparation
• No showings or open houses
• No staging or marketing period
• Flexible closing timelines based on your needs

More Certainty

• Cash offers with no financing contingencies
• Fewer reasons for deals to fall apart
• No renegotiations after inspections
• Real estate compensation handled by the buyer

Privacy and Control

• Off market and confidential
• No public listing history
• No risk of seeing the home relisted later at a higher price
• You decide whether to accept, counter, or decline

Real Buyers

• Builders purchasing for their own projects
• Not wholesalers
• Not assignment contracts
• Not short term flippers

This Is One Option Among Several

Builder offers are only one part of our broader Property Solutions strategy.

Depending on your situation, other paths may include:

• A traditional listing with targeted pricing and marketing
• Selling as is on the open market
• Completing only strategic repairs that make financial sense
• Coordinating a sale for out of state owners
• Helping seniors and families manage timing sensitive transitions

Our role is to understand your situation, reduce unnecessary stress, and present options most homeowners do not know exist.

How the Process Works

• We review the property and your goals
• We identify which buyer profiles may be a fit
• You authorize me in writing to present the property
• We discreetly request interest from qualified builders
• You review any offers alongside other available options
• You decide how and when to move forward

There is no obligation to accept an offer.

A Simple Conversation Can Bring Clarity

If you own a property in Arizona and something is holding you back from selling, this may be worth a conversation.

Even if a builder offer is not the right solution, understanding your options often brings relief and clarity.

You can reach me directly to talk through your situation and explore what is possible.

Michael Hankerson
602.770.7205