I buy Prince William County houses for cash, as-is

At the Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk’s Probate Office, 9311 Lee Avenue, 3rd floor, Manassas. Send the Probate Pre-Appointment Worksheet first by email, fax (703-342-0342) or mail, and a clerk calls to schedule. The main line is 703-792-6015. Bring photo ID, the original will and a certified death certificate with a raised seal.

Manassas and Manassas Park are independent cities with their own tax bills, but estates from all three use the Prince William Circuit Court. Your tax bill shows your jurisdiction. See my Manassas city vs. county guide.

The county’s collection attorney files a judicial sale in Circuit Court, every interested party gets notice, and the court must approve the sale. Selling before that point lets the back taxes, interest and fees be paid from your proceeds.

Yes. Condo sales depend on the association’s resale certificate, any special assessments and building repairs. I price those in so you do not have to pay them before you can sell.

Usually. I can close on a date that fits your report date, and if you have already moved we can sign remotely or by power of attorney.

Yes. Many Dale City split-levels and ramblers from the 1960s and 1970s still have original kitchens, baths and systems. I buy them as they are, and you can leave behind anything you do not want.

Montclair has its own property owners association and lake rules. I order the resale documents and account for any open items in my offer, so nothing has to be fixed before closing.

You sign the contract and the closing documents, and you take whatever belongings you want. That is it. You do not repair, clean, paint, stage, hold showings or haul anything to the dump. If you are out of town, the walkthrough can be done by video and most closings can be signed remotely.

Not unless something material and undisclosed turns up, such as an unknown lien, a title problem or hidden structural damage. My offer is made after I have seen the house, so the things you would expect a buyer to find are already priced in. If anything changes, I explain it in writing with the reason, and you are free to walk away.

No commission and no closing costs; I pay those. What comes out of the proceeds is what you already owe on the house: your mortgage payoff, any liens, and prorated property taxes or HOA dues. The settlement statement lists every line before you sign.

I can close in as little as 7 days when title is clear, or on any later date you choose. Estates, liens and HOA resale packets can add time, and you will know about any delay before you sign anything.

Tell me early. Liens, judgments and unpaid taxes are paid from the proceeds at settlement. If the payoffs are higher than the price, the title company and your lender have to agree on how to close the gap, and I will walk you through the options before you commit.

Often, yes. If you need a few extra days to move, we can write a short occupancy agreement into the contract so the timing works for you. Ask about it on the first call.

Ask any cash buyer for proof of funds, a licensed title company or attorney for settlement, and a written contract you can have reviewed. Never pay an upfront fee. I am a licensed realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, I close through licensed settlement companies, and I never charge sellers a fee.

I recommend it. Because I am the buyer, I cannot advise you on whether to accept. Your own realtor or attorney can review the contract and the numbers at your cost, and I am glad to answer their questions.