Can’t Afford to Fix Your House Before Selling? That Might Be a Good Thing in NY & NJ

Esphir Popilevsky
Esphir Popilevsky
Published on June 17, 2025

🏚️ Selling a House in Foreclosure That Needs Repairs? Read This Before You Give Up

If your house needs work, but your budget is tapped out, you’re not alone. In fact, one of the most common things I hear from NY and NJ homeowners is:

“I want to sell, but I just can’t afford to fix it.”

The good news? You might not need to.

In today’s market, especially in distressed or pre-foreclosure situations, buyers expect that the home won’t be perfect. And more importantly, they price that in. Trying to patch up every little thing might waste money you’ll never get back.

In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly why selling your house “as is” might be the smartest financial move you make. We’ll talk about how to find the right buyers, how to price the home correctly, and why repairs don’t guarantee a higher offer.

▶️ Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/lvdDpBwoMSk

Most homeowners in pre-foreclosure assume that because their property needs repairs, no one will touch it. Especially if there’s no money for staging, renovations, or even a deep clean.

But here’s the truth:

You might be sitting on more leverage than you think.


🛠️ The #1 Myth: No One Buys Homes That Need Work

I hear this every day from homeowners in New York and New Jersey:

“The roof leaks.”
“I have no budget to fix the floors.”
“I inherited the house and haven’t even touched it.”

The assumption is that unless your home is “market ready,” buyers will walk away, or offer pennies on the dollar.

But in today’s market, that’s just not the case.
Not if you know how to position the home properly… and get it in front of the right buyers.


🕰️ Time Is Working Against You — But That Doesn’t Mean You’ve Lost

The longer you wait, the more interest and fees the lender adds to your balance.
The more the home sits untouched, the worse it looks to traditional buyers.

But traditional buyers aren’t your only option.

There’s a completely different strategy, and it’s working right now for homeowners who:

  • Can’t afford repairs
  • Are weeks away from foreclosure
  • Feel stuck with a distressed or inherited property
  • Don’t want open houses, showings, or judgment

If that sounds like you…
👉 Watch this video where I walk you through what actually happened with a recent sale, and how it might completely shift the way you think about selling your home in foreclosure.


📍 I Help Homeowners in NY & NJ Sell — Even If:

  • The house is in bad shape
  • You’re already in foreclosure
  • You inherited a property you can’t afford
  • You’ve tried listing before and it didn’t sell

🧰 Free Download:

Need to communicate with your lender, request a short sale, or delay the foreclosure timeline?
Grab my free Hardship Letter Template here → Hardship Letter Template


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🔁 Next Step:

🎥 Watch the full video now“Can’t Afford to Fix Your House? That Might Be the Best Thing”
You’ll see what really happens when you skip the repairs — and sell smart.

Want to know what actually happens if your house gets foreclosed on? Click here to find out

📍 I help homeowners in New York & New Jersey sell fast, even when foreclosure is looming and the house needs work.

📞 Call or text Esphir directly: 718.689.4737 💬 Or message me for a private, no-pressure consultation.

🎥 Watch next: 👉 Can You Sell a Home Right Before Foreclosure Auction? https://youtu.be/8pD-6S64jcc

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