Sell your hoarder house in Georgia — as-is, no cleanout required.

How do I sell a hoarder house in Georgia?

The most straightforward way to sell a hoarder house in Georgia is to sell directly to a cash home buyer who purchases the property exactly as it sits — no cleanout, no repairs, and no need to sort through decades of belongings first. Georgia law doesn’t require you to clean or repair a property before selling, though known material defects like mold, structural damage, or pest issues must still be disclosed. A direct cash sale can close in as little as 7 days, without the $3,000–$25,000+ a professional cleanout can cost.

⚠️ This page provides general information, not legal or medical advice. If hoarding disorder affects you or a loved one, organizations like the International OCD Foundation offer resources and support beyond what’s covered here.

How our cash offer process works

1. Tell Us About The Property — Fill out our short form or call directly. You don't need to clean, sort, or prepare anything before we visit — tell us as much or as little as you're comfortable sharing.
2. We Visit, In Person — A local team member visits the property respectfully and privately, with no judgment about its condition. We've seen this before, and our only job is to give you a fair assessment.
3. Receive A Written Offer — A fair, written cash offer priced for the property as it stands — belongings, clutter, and all. Take your time — there's no pressure to accept.
4. Close On Your Timeline — Choose your closing date. We can close in as little as 7 days, and in most cases, you don't need to remove anything — we handle it after closing.

Hoarder houses are more common than most people realize.

If you're dealing with a hoarder house — your own, a parent's, or one you've inherited — it helps to know a few things:

• Hoarding disorder is a recognized mental health condition, added as its own diagnosis in the DSM-5 in 2013. It’s not laziness, and it’s not a moral failing.
• It affects roughly 2–6% of adults, with a pooled estimate around 2.5% — meaning millions of households nationwide deal with this, including plenty here in Georgia.
• Risk increases significantly with age — rates run roughly three times higher among adults over 55–70 than in younger adults, which is why so many hoarder houses show up as part of an inheritance or estate situation.
• Families rarely know the full extent until they’re the ones holding the keys — the door often stays closed for years before anyone else sees what’s inside.

We handle every property and every conversation with the same respect and privacy, whether it's your own home or one you're settling on behalf of someone else.

The cleanout is usually what stops people from selling — here's why.

• Cleanout costs add up fast. Professional cleanouts typically run $1,000–$10,000 for moderate cases, and $15,000–$30,000+ for severe cases involving pest damage, odor remediation, or biohazard conditions.
• What's underneath often costs more than the cleanout itself. Once a home is emptied, hidden damage — saturated subfloors, mold behind cluttered walls, pest infestations — frequently requires another $10,000–$40,000 in repairs before the home is market-ready.
• Traditional financing usually requires a full cleanout anyway. Most lenders won't finance a buyer's purchase of a home in this condition, so an MLS listing typically still means paying for the cleanout and repairs first.
• Selling as-is skips all of it. A direct cash sale often nets within a similar range of the traditional route once cleanout and repair costs are factored in — without the months of work, coordination, and emotional toll.

What sellers say about working with us

Rated 5.0 across 97 Google reviews.

The team at Assured Property Solutions Columbus is fully dedicated to providing an exceptional experience. Their communication was clear and consistent, and the transaction was seamless from beginning to end.

— The Blumen Group, Google Review

Jacob is a great resource to have and a wealth of experience. Smooth transaction process and easy to work with. Highly recommend.

— Jackson K, Google Review

I have worked with Jacob on several deals and each one he has been a pleasure to work with. He always answers the phone to help me with any of my concerns. Jacob is the most trustworthy person I have dealt with in this profession.

— Alex Lawson, Google Review

What Georgia law requires when selling a heavily cluttered or damaged property.

Georgia doesn't require a home to be cleaned or repaired before it's sold — but the same disclosure rules that apply to any Georgia property sale still apply here.

Sourced from O.C.G.A. § 44-1-16, DSM-5 clinical data, International OCD Foundation prevalence research, and published real estate cost guides, 2025–2026.

What this means if you need to sell:

• You don't have to clean the house out yourself before selling — you can disclose what you know and sell as-is.
• Known issues still need to be shared honestly — this protects you from post-sale disputes even in an as-is transaction.
• A cash buyer who's handled this before removes most of the guesswork, including assessing hidden damage during our walkthrough instead of after a costly cleanout.

Not a national iBuyer. Not a lead-generation site. A local team that treats this with respect.

• We're a family-owned, Columbus-based company — you'll talk to the same local, respectful people from your first call through closing.
• We buy with our own funds, not bank financing, so a deal never falls through — important, since most lenders won't finance a heavily cluttered or damaged property anyway.
• We give you a real, written offer, not an automated estimate that changes later.
• We handle these situations privately and without judgment — for your own home, or one you're settling for a family member.
• 97 Google reviews at a 5.0 rating — verify our track record before you ever pick up the phone.

Clear Terms. No Surprises.

• No commissionsDeal directly with us, no 6% agent cut.
• No cleanout requiredSell exactly as it sits, belongings and all.
• No staging or showingsOne private, respectful walkthrough, then an offer.
• No closing feesWe cover standard closing costs.

THREE OFFER GUARANTEE: We know Georgia — and we're here to help, without judgment.

We're a small, local team. When you call, you'll reach someone who understands both the real estate and the sensitivity of this situation — not a call center.

Traditional Sale vs. Cash Sale

Situations we help with

• Inherited / Probate: We handle probate paperwork directly, including estate properties.
• Foreclosure: Stop the process before it costs you equity.
• Divorce: Sell quickly and split proceeds cleanly.
• Tired Landlord: Sell the rental as-is, tenants and all.
• Fire or Storm Damage: We buy houses in any condition.
• Vacant Property: Stop paying to maintain and insure an empty house.
• Behind on Payments: Often can help you avoid foreclosure entirely.

Helpful resources

• International OCD Foundation — Hoarding Disorder resources
• Anxiety & Depression Association of America
• State Bar of Georgia Lawyer Referral Service (for probate/estate matters)
• Local County Probate Court (deed/title records)
• Licensed professional organizers and biohazard remediation companies (for those who choose to clean out first)

Local across the Columbus, GA region.

We're based in Columbus and buy houses throughout the surrounding area, including:

• Columbus, GA
• Midland, GA
• Fortson, GA
• Phenix City, AL
• Smiths Station, AL
• Opelika, AL
• Fort Mitchell, AL
• Muscogee & Harris Counties

Questions about selling a hoarder house in Georgia